It is still an expensive turd, compared to just about any 3 speed non OD trans. It takes big money to update, and upgrade an E4OD to handle power, and to last any kind of great distance without gernading. It is computer controlled, so you have to modify your engine, and buy a special computer to make it shift (or a full manual valve body) Light duty use, Pray for 100K of service, towing, be darned lucky for 100K. Fluid changes, external filter, and keeping the temps down are key to any overdrive transmission's survival.