>From: "Nick Shue" <nshue@8dot3.com>
>Reply-To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
>To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
>Subject: DML: Ordering New Dakota
>Date: Sun, 13 Aug 2000 20:53:52 -0400
Nick,
I have a 00 CC, SLT+ with all options except ABS and block heater. I also
have the tire and handling package which comes with Goodyear Eagle LS tires.
They explode quite well in hot weather- Ive lost two this way and NO -
Goodyear does not warranty them. They don't even stock them becuase they are
an oddball size- 255x65x15. If you plan on different tires anyway, then it
doesn't matter. I suggest the upgrade in the stereo dept. as the dak has a
pretty good one compared to others. The hvy duty dservice group is great but
skip the security system as the remote sucks big time - it always goes off
while in your pocket, a real bad design. Otherwise, welcome to the group.
Larry
>
>I'm going into the dealership to order a new 01 Dakota this Thursday. I
>know basicly what I'm getting, I just want everyones advice to make sure
>I'm
>not missing anything that I should know about optionwise. I just
>discovered
>this list about a week ago, so I haven't been able to lurk and learn.
>Ignoring creature comfort options, here's what I'm getting.
>
>Extended Cab Sport 4x4
>4.7L with 5-Speed.
>Larger tire/wheel options/Handling package
>
>I believe that the last 2 were part of a larger package if I remember
>right,
>we've been waiting for about 2 months for the optiont o order a truck to
>open back up, so I forget the package details.
>
>Plans for the truck will be daily driving, but we do head up north alot
>here
>in Michigan in the summer and winter (to the UP mostly) No serious
>off-roading, but we get a share of incidentel while camping and fishing up
>north. (if you've never seen some UP logging trails, woo-hoo)
>
>So, skids plates, tire/wheel options, gearing. I'm going to be going back
>over everything this week from what we were orginally looking at for a 00
>truck, but I don't want to miss anything important, nor anything via the
>various package options. What would be the best route to go. I do plan on
>going larger tire size, and slight lift, in the future.
>
>--Nick
>
>
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