....sorry for top posting - and on a note of digression, I have noticed
several times the weirdest whining noise when I've been in a parking lot
next to a newer, full size GM truck/suv. I'm assuming they can't hear it
inside - it sound almost electronic, any ideas? (just curious)

"C. E. White" > wrote in message
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> Philip Nasadowski wrote:
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>> Great, the replacement is a *six* speed automatic. Because 5 speeds
>> don't shift enough as it is. IIRC, Ford didn't offer a 5 speed on
>> their recent miivans specifically because the current 5 speeds shift so
>> much that they're annoying. God knows the 5 in my dad's Honda minivan
>> does. even with the cruise on, it's STILL at a loss as to what gear it
>> should be in.
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>> In contrast, a 4L60E behaves just fine, and behaves better around town,
>> too. Hopefully, GM's six speed will be as well behaved. Really, when
>> you get down to it, GM's automatic transmissions are the best out
>> there...
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> You have to be kidding. The crap they iunstall in Tahoes is
> just an explosion waiting to happen. A friend lost his
> Tahoe's automatic at around 50k miles. THe dealer said - get
> in line!
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> Ed