Robert Smith wrote:
> To whom it may concern,
> I am the owner of a 2000 Dakota V6 4x4 an I am happy to inform you that
> your article indicating that the Dakota V6 is an "anemic" engine is grossly
> in error. I have had my truck for just over 9 months & have been averaging
> 500 miles per week & I have never had to add extra iron booster shots or
> Geritol to the gas tank in order to cure the condition you cite. It is a
> stock v6 with the only modification to the engine being a larger gap in the
> spark plugs. I get between 17.5 - 18.5 mpg in a 4000 + lb 4X4 with a 350 lb
> VersaCap & the bed chock full of tools & building materials over mostly
> hilly terrain! f you are attempting to compare it to GM or Ford V6es, which
> are wrapped in tiny little mini-bodies that can't pull half their weight in
> trailers, then you might as well say that Harley-Davidson Motorcycles are
> "anemic" when compared to Scwinn bicycles, because they don't pedal as
> smoothly as a Scwinn. Better check your sources.
> Sounds like either sour grapes or maybe a little extra added stipend from
> another one or two of the "Big 3!"
>
> Bob Smith
> 2K Dak SY CC Sport +
> 3.9l; V-6: 4X4
> Lund Running Boards;
Well Said Bob....I'll second that!
Bob
-- Lowered 1998 Metalic Red Extended Cab Western Chassis 2/4" Drop, Gibson Cat Back, Lund Roll Pan, Lund Wiper Cowl S/S Sport Mirrors, Sport Masters Burgandy Tonnue, Home Grown K+N, F+B TB, Stillen Bumper Cover, Sony CDX-7850, Three sets of Infinity Kappa's, MTX 275x's, MTX Thunderform with 10" 7000's and a MTX 2130 Visit my Dak at http://www.geocities.com/motorcity/factory/7995
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