Why the hate on the auto transmissions?

They were the a500 (aka a904 with overdrive)in the 4 and 6 cylinder.

And the very popular a518 (aka a 727 with overdrive) in the V8 trucks.

Same autos used in the 1/2 ton series, and now a popular trans to swap into the older muscle cars to make them nice highway cruisers, but keep their stoplight to stoplight intimidation.

I happen to own a 92. Club cab, shorty, 2wd with the 5.2, a few mild hop ups, including MP computer, rebuilt 518 with good internals. A stage II valve body, 2500 RPM stall, and a 67 B body 8-3/4 rear diff. Dutchman 6 on 4.5 axles, and a tight suregrip with 4.30 gears.

I can cruise the interstate at 70mph at 2600 RPM, and have all kinds of fun in town surprising the heck out of the younger fast n furious crowd.