Re: RE: Dakota Lemon

From: Derek (derekm@dowco.com)
Date: Mon Jul 10 2000 - 18:58:22 EDT


Thanks for the info about the new ones and other stuff. But back to my original
question does anyone know where to find the lemon laws up here in canuck land?

Stlaurent Mr Steven wrote:

> Derek, you have choice, "Performance or non-performance". Yes! I can agree
> the 4.7 can be hungry for gas when the pedal is to the metal.
>
> Chevy 5.x or the 6.x is the better value vehicle with the Chevy. My friend,
> who is across the hall has two of them (2000 models). One with the 6 and
> the other a 8. He regrets in buying the 6 and wish for another 8.
>
> I can't blame you Derek, since I own a Bowtie with poor quality but gets
> great gas mileage. It makes damn mad when you expect the vehicle to perform
> and not break down. But then I get poor gas mileage Dakota but great
> performance and no problems with the truck.
>
> If you planned to purchase a Chevy, wait for the 2001, which will increase
> the HP by another 25HP in there 5.X and 6.X motors but don't opt for the
> 4.x. GMC is revising there face on there truck line versus Chevy.
> -------------------------------------------
> Steven St.Laurent
> Test Engineer
> Test Branch, GSD, MCTSSA
> MARCORSYSCOM, USMC
> 760-725-2506 (DSN 365-2506)
> Work:mailto:stlaurents@mctssa.usmc.mil
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>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Derek [mailto:derekm@dowco.com]
> Sent: Sunday, July 09, 2000 5:56 PM
> To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> Subject: Re: DML: RE: Dakota Lemon
>
> I hope so 14mpg out of a v6 4x4 is pathetic the dealer is trying to get me
> into the same truck as mine but with a 4.7 but from the look of things on
> the dml they arent that great either. So ive been looking at full size
> chevs, i know that is a bad word around here but i have 3 friends that have
> them and their 4.8 with 270 hp extended cab 4x4s are getting 24-27 mpg on
> the highway and they say the rest of the truck is pretty darn good. But well
> see.
>
> "Steven St.Laurent" wrote:
>
> > Good luck Derek. I hope you find a better vehicle next time.
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> > [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net]On Behalf Of Derek
> > Sent: Sunday, July 09, 2000 1:42 PM
> > To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> > Subject: DML: Dakota Lemon
> >
> > Hey does anyone know where to find the lemon laws for vehicles in canada
> > this dak has to go back.
> >
> > thanks



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