Decision Point - V6 or V8
#12
11-13-2011, 08:32 PM
Had a Saturn Outlook with a six cylinder....couldn't tow my boat (5000 lbs) and got 14 miles to the gallon. Bought the Hemi cause I didn't want to kick myself after getting the six. No Shate Hemi miles 17 mpg in mixed driving......so glad I got the Hemi.
The five speed (taken from Mercedes) is smoother than my old Lambda platform tranny. Did I mention that I dropped 3 transmissions, 2 driveshafts, and two AC motors in the GM product?
The only thing that the eight speed will give you is a few more miles per gallon. 5 speed is smooth and without hiccups.
You've SEEN gripes about the 5 speed??????? Obviously you don't own one.
LOL. Enjoy the Hemi!
The five speed (taken from Mercedes) is smoother than my old Lambda platform tranny. Did I mention that I dropped 3 transmissions, 2 driveshafts, and two AC motors in the GM product?
The only thing that the eight speed will give you is a few more miles per gallon. 5 speed is smooth and without hiccups.
You've SEEN gripes about the 5 speed??????? Obviously you don't own one.
LOL. Enjoy the Hemi!
#13
11-13-2011, 08:56 PM
Personally, I went with the V6 with the factory tow package. We're avid campers and have haul a 3000lbs trailer plus supplies for 5 every time we go. We've done 8 trips so far to our favourite sites which are anywhere between 2 and 3 hours from home through some pretty hilly stretches.
Popular Mechanics had an article a little while back on 7 SUVs at Silver Lake Dunes and had some pretty positive comments about the D3's capability in the sand.
http://www.popularmechanics.com/cars...rango#fbIndex8
Popular Mechanics had an article a little while back on 7 SUVs at Silver Lake Dunes and had some pretty positive comments about the D3's capability in the sand.
http://www.popularmechanics.com/cars...rango#fbIndex8
#14
11-14-2011, 05:19 PM
