Thanks Steve..I guess i lost it when i saw this thing in print the first
time..I just let things get to me too much.
As i see it,If anyone who doesnt own a Dak,is really missing out on
something special...
Bernd,SEMIHEMI01,etc....lets let it go..!
(we know in our hearts whats right)
David Digney
>From: steve318@webtv.net (Steve Preston)
>Reply-To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
>To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
>Subject: Re: DML: Dodge Dakota Report
>Date: Wed, 11 Oct 2000 20:57:28 -0400 (EDT)
>
>I also believe that we`re not getting anywhere with this CR issue.They
>may or may not be right on their numbers.The Dakota is heavy.That`s
>because it has thick,reinforced sheetmetal.On the other hand,Toyota`s
>truck has thin sheetmetal.The sound a Toyota door makes when you shut it
>sounds like a Dakota`s glovebox door shutting.The other trucks also do
>not have as thick a body as a Dak.But for such a heavy truck,the 3.9 is
>a rather low-performance motor.Instead of a 318 with two cylinders
>hacked off,they should have based the V6 on the 360,which would be a 270
>V6.I do think that if the 3.9 were put in one of those other trucks,they
>would change their minds about it`s performance.The only thing that we
>have to argue with CR about is the fact that they compared acceleration
>among trucks in different classes.Who cares what Consumer Reports thinks
>about `em,anyway?It`s like trying to tell someone that they`re voting
>for the wrong person for President.You really gonna change their mind?
>It does not bother me at all to know that my V6 Dak has strong points
>and weak points.Now that I have some birthday money,I will attempt to
>address some of the weak points! Steve P.
>
>99 Dakota Sport Intense Blue RC 4X4 V6 42RE 3.92 Anti-Spin w/Infinity CD
>system and optional hand-crank windows (2) 3923 Autolite spark plugs
>Big Blue Ram sticker in the slider window that intimidates people into
>establishing a safe following distance
>
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