Mike May wrote in a message to Laura Doyle:
MM> Well I do agree that you should have a V-8 but the manual
MM> transmission is certainly not necessary these days.
MM> Automatic transmissions on trucks have come a long way.  I
MM> have an auto on mine even with overdrive.  One thing to
MM> remember though is that if you do get one with overdrive
MM> don't use the overdrive gear to tow with.  Put it in the
MM> regular D and everthing is fine though.
MM> And your right the horses will definetely like the auto much
MM> better (and so will you).
     Refresh my memory - you have a Ram?  With the 5.9 liter engine?
     NEVER use the overdrive in towing?  I don't mean to be dense, but it's a 
new truck and I haven't towed anywhere yet except in town.  And I've had the 
overdrive off for that, but what about on the freeway?
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