[Utahtaurus]

94 GL wagon, in great shape. I can't get used to the feeling that at 65mph the car never feels like its in total free overdrive. I know the car after a year. Its not a torque monster but now that I'm letting my kids drive it just seems like the gearing is so odd for such a massive whale.

Gets fine gas mileage, new cat convertor, its not a performance issue, more of a sense that where is the top end on this car? It will go easily 75mph, but give it a minor hill and we're talking truck lane! One has to master the granny pace.

Can't sell it now that its on the USA's Most Least Stolen vehicle list, guess I will be leaving the windows open from now on.

 

[qwertz9586]

It's probably because the speeds on the tranny are equally spaced (compared to GMs) and overdrive is just 4th gear. The powerband is around 2000-3000 RPMs. I'm assuming you have the 3.0L Vulcan since I doubt you have a Duratec like your profile says. Usually on hills, it's best to kick it out of overdrive and use 3rd.

 

[95se]

What elevation are you at in Utah?

I'm in Denver, CO over a mile high and it really shows..

I have the 3.8L and its still a dog up here.

Jeramie