Welcome aboard! I have a 2000 CC 4X4 with 4.7, 5 speed and 3:55 gears. My
worst gas mileage was 13.3 mpg posted on the highway but I was driving like a
madman up to Flagstaff from Phoenix (Averaged 83 mph for the whole trip!
=8-O ). Lots of hill climbing. I usually average about 15.8 around town,
again with my foot in it a little too much. I have also posed just sh of 20
mpg on the highway. Not sure about the auto tranny thought and how it would
do. The only thing I would change if I could do it over again is I'd get the
3:92 gears. Some posts from other members with similar trucks seem to be
getting about the same mileage as me and mileage I would think would be the
only reason to go with the 3:55's (At least that's the only reason I went with
them..)
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Date: Thu, 16 Mar 00 19:13:10 -0800
From: Stephen Dampier <guldam@sirius.com>
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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