V8 5 or 6 spd 4dr 2wd dakotas

been surveying the market for some time.. probably gonna buy one soon.

I just trust a straight gear more than a automatic. My 92 v-6 has 256k on its 5 spd. put a clutch in it at about 180k. I will be towing a landscaping type trailer or a 3000 lb boat, quite a bit.

Dont want/need a 4x4.

Four QUESTIONS..

1. Are folks having transmission problems with their 2000-2006 AUTOMATICS?

2. Are Folks having transmission problems with their 2000-2006 Straight gears?

3. I assume the straight gear will get a couple miles better gas milage. Anyone dissagree?

I have my eye on a 2006. LOW MILAGE.. but its SOOOOOOO danged Ugly. The 2000-2004 look 100% better to me.

4. Are the 05 and 06s as good or better than the 2000-2004?

earl
Author: cobraearl