Until the OD shifts into 3rd over on a 4,000 mile road trip with a 4.27 rear gear. Even your mind can get around that! 4 speeds are fun but it all depends on what you want the car to do. Often it is just one more opportunity to miss a shift. You might beat me to the end of the 1/4 but I'll beat you to Texas and back with money in my pocket. Just the facts. Beater