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Re: 4WD verses RWD [rockfish1] by linderman
Feb 01, 2007 (4:57 pm)
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Replying to: rockfish1 (Feb 01, 2007 3:45 pm)

Well, a four speed tranny comes standard on the SXT & SLT, whether or not you get 4WD. The RT comes with a 5 speed auto.
 
As that site says...for slick pavement, AWD or full-time 4WD is best.
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Re: 4WD verses RWD [linderman] by rockfish1
Feb 02, 2007 (3:21 pm)
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Replying to: linderman (Feb 01, 2007 4:57 pm)

I picked up a Nitro brochure and looked at the chart in the back. This has more info than the wen site. It seems the part-time 4wd is on the SXT with the MP143? and full time 4wd is on the SLT and R/T with MP140? 4 or 5 speed auto transmission.
 
Is this MP140 and MP143 a code for manual or automatic transmissions?
 
With the full time 4wd, I believe the additional traction benefits will be available on rain slick or snow covered roads.
 
If this how you have found the Nitros that you drive?
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Re: 4WD verses RWD [rockfish1] by linderman
Feb 02, 2007 (3:41 pm)
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Replying to: rockfish1 (Feb 02, 2007 3:21 pm)

I now have an AWD Infinity FX35. Great traction. I ordered a Nitro RT with the full-time 4WD because I feel that set up is best for wet/snowy/icy pavement. My wife is looking at an SLT with the same setup. When that happens we will sell the Infinity. Nothing wrong with it, I just fell in love with the Nitro and like a change every few years. My RT has not even hit the build stage as yet. Ordered it in Nov!
 
"If" you plan to use your Nitro off-road a lot...then consider the part-time 4WD.
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Re: 4WD verses RWD [linderman] by rockfish1
Feb 02, 2007 (5:08 pm)
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Replying to: linderman (Feb 02, 2007 3:41 pm)

On road driving will be 99.999% of my driving. That is why I was questioning just having RWD. The part time 4wd is not much of a benefit for me so I am glad to see the Nitro brochure showing full time 4wd for the SLT and R/T. Dodge needs to update their website.
 
I am surprised your R/T is still in order mode. I have seen a number of R/T's in the dealers inventory on line in the Baltimore/Washington area. The Fitzmall site still does not have the R/T's but the 28 other Nitro's are offered at $1000 to $1500 off MSRP.
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Re: 4WD verses RWD [rockfish1] by tidester HOST
Feb 02, 2007 (6:44 pm)
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Replying to: rockfish1 (Feb 02, 2007 5:08 pm)

On road driving will be 99.999% of my driving.
 
Incidentally, that translates to 1 mile offroad for every 100,000 miles driven. Thought you'd like to know.
 
tidester, host
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Re: 4WD verses RWD [tidester] by rockfish1
Feb 02, 2007 (8:00 pm)
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Replying to: tidester (Feb 02, 2007 6:44 pm)

Since I have 145,000 on my '99 Dodge Minivan and I have not had it off road except for the few feet I drove on the shoulder of an Interstate, I may have understated the percent!
 
Not having driven a vehicle with a drivetrain other than RWD and FWD is one reason I don't know that much about the pros and cons of 4WD part time, 4WD full time or AWD. With an offering of a variety of drivetrains on the Nitro and other car/truck vehicles, I am interested in determining if the costs will match the benefits for me.
 
The link provided by linderman was very helpful
Read what this pro has to say about it:
  
 http://www.4x4abc.com/4WD101/glossary.html
  
  
Is there an active forum on drivetrains?
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Re: 4WD verses RWD [rockfish1] by steve_ HOST
Feb 02, 2007 (8:25 pm)
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Replying to: rockfish1 (Feb 02, 2007 8:00 pm)

If you are interested in 4WD/AWD, try the 4WD & AWD systems explained discussion. There's also FWD, AWD, RWD and the Luxury Performance Sedans that should have some points of interest.
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trans shudder by rfloyd4
Feb 06, 2007 (10:30 am)
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HAS ANYONE HAD ANY PROBLEMS RE:TRANS SHUDDER,TORQUE CONVERTER LOCK UP ON 07 NITRO?IF SO WHAT FIXED IT.
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...another cool thing about the nitro by snapcracklepop
Feb 11, 2007 (8:59 pm)
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I was on the dodge nitro myspace page and I was surprised at the amount of really attractive girls that are into this mid size suv...it's worth checking out some of their posts!
 
link title
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Re: ...another cool thing about the nitro [snapcracklepop] by steve_ HOST
Feb 11, 2007 (11:02 pm)
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Replying to: snapcracklepop (Feb 11, 2007 8:59 pm)

Your link didn't work for me but I was able to go to myspace.com and then search for Nitro. The first 10 friends to pop up were guys though, and not much farther down the list was a caricature of Dr. Z!

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