FIrst, stop with the black wheels they are hideous. Make them an option for those who like that dated style, a clean aluminum wheel is what it should come with and those that want to ruin the look by adding black wheels every other truck has can add it on their own, Fuel, Method and Rockstar has tons of black . Second, the 8 speed is fantastic for those that it works for which is most. Some have had issues, it was a supplier fluid issue and and some went so long as to have torque converter issues after, Replacing them both if need be fixed 95% of those having issues. After the fact it is well received by people and reviews as a great transmission.