Steve, welcome to the list. I learned to drive on a '64 Belvedere with 318
& push-button...
If I can rip off the Klan here (KKKlan) - once you go "Dak", you'll never go
back!
With the exception of the mini-vans, Consumer Reports has never liked
anything Chrysler & I think it galls them that they haven't been able to
recommend a different mini. Haven't they also recently bitched about the
Durangos? If I am not mistaken Motor Trend just tested the Durango vs
Explorer and came down solidly for the Durango...
I have an '87 Dak, V-6 5 spd 165,000 fairly trouble free miles (ok, a new
tranny at 160,000). I just got a '99 V-6 auto last summer. I think it's a
great truck.
Cal Hyer
----- Original Message -----
From: Stephen Dampier <guldam@sirius.com>
To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Sent: Thursday, March 16, 2000 7:13 PM
Subject: DML: New to List/Dakota rec.
> Hi all,
> I'm new to the list. I've been a Mopar fan for quite a while. Owned a 62
> Fury w/318 and push button tranny for a long time and currently own a 66
> Chrysler 300 w/383.
>
> I'm considering purchasing my first new vehicle ever, a 2000 4wd ext cab
> Dakota w/ 4.7 liter and auto. I must say though, that I'm a little gunshy
> after having read some postings at Edmunds about Auto Transmission
> troubles with the Dakotas. Also, Consumer Reports gives the Dakota a NOT
> Recommended rating because of reliability problems.
>
> Are these folks blowin smoke or is this years Dakota a questionable truck
> to buy?
>
> I'm also a little concerned when I hear about folks getting 13mpg in
> their Dakotas. Hell, I get 13mgh in my 66 300 on the highway averaging
> 75-80 mph.
>
> I appreciate any feedback and/or experiences with this truck.
>
> SteveOH
>
>
>
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