Below is a copy of the letter I just sent to Cons. Reports.
-Doug in Vermont
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Greig, Doug
> Sent: Tuesday, October 03, 2000 4:16 PM
> To: 'wagnli@consumer.org'
> Cc: 'shecje@consumer.org'
> Subject: Dodge Dakota V6
>
> To Whom It may Concern,
>
> As an owner of a 1998 Dodge Dakota, I was very surprised to read the
> evaluation your magazine gave the V6 engine. My truck is a V6, crew cab,
> 4X4 and it is anything but "anemic". I've had several people comment on
> how well my "V8" pulled trailers, etc. only to be astonished when I
> pointed out the V6 Magnum badge on the front fender. Now, I realize I'm
> not going to win any drag races with this truck, but that's not why I
> bought a truck in the first place. This engine has proven itself more than
> once, and I would gladly put it up against any Ford or Chevy V6 in a
> vehicle with the same weight as my Dakota. I suggest you compare these
> vehicles in real world situations, not test tracks where everything is
> closely controlled, and see how well the "anemic" V6 Magnum performs. You
> will probably find yourself back peddling as you did on the Isuzu Trooper
> fiascal.
>
> Sincerely,
>
> Douglas Greig
> Winooski, VT
> Owner of a 1998 Dodge Dakota Sport Crew Cab, V6 Automatic 4X4
> Member of the Dakota Mailing List
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