Throw one my way. I'll get it around up north here.
-Doug in Vermont
> -----Original Message-----
> From: David A [SMTP:dodgedakotaquadcab@hotmail.com]
> Sent: Thursday, October 12, 2000 11:34 AM
> To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> Subject: DML: Re: New DML Flyers Are Now Ready..
>
> ATTENTION FELLOW DML MEMBERS...
>
> I have just finished completing a way to get the "Dakota Mailing List" out
>
> to Dodge Dakota owners.I have created an informational flyer.I have sent
> the
> original draft to out exalted List Creator/Owner,JON STEIGER.Jon told me
> to
> make a change to it and i have done so.
>
> Why,may u ask am i doing this?..Because I,like yourselves are proud of the
>
> Dodge Dakota that we own & drive.V6 or V8,4x2 or 4x4,modified or stock,and
> i
> am proud to be a member of the DML!
>
> I have created this flyer to call attention to Dodge
> Dakota owners,everywhere in the 50 states.I carry a stack of them with me
> in
> my truck,and every Dakota i see,i place one under the wipers.
> The flyer has the "www.dakota-truck.net" web address on it,plus my own
> e-mail address,should someone have questions about the DML.I also have
> some
> DML business cards made up,with my 2000 Dakota Quad Cab on it.
> (Let me know if you need these as well)
>
> If anyone on the DML would like a pack of these flyers,simply contact me
> "off-list",and send me your USPS mailing address.You can even copy the
> flyer
> if you want a supply of your own..(Kinkos is open 24 hours)
>
> Here is the perfect opportunity to increase the membership of the DML.
>
>
> Happy Truckin,David Digney
> 00 QC,3.9 V6,42RE,3.55
> DodgeDakotaQuadCab@hotmail.com
> EGroups List Moderator.."DodgeDakotaQuadCab@egroups.com"
>
>
>
>
>
> >From: "Walter Felix" <walt_felix@hotmail.com>
> >Reply-To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> >To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> >Subject: DML: Fwd: Dodge Dakota V6..DO YOU BELIEVE THIS BULL****!!!!!
> >Date: Thu, 12 Oct 2000 09:41:04 EDT
> >
> >Hey, all of you stock V6 owners, I know where one of their test tracks
> are.
> > Consumer Reports owns the old Connecticut Dragway in Colchester, CT.
> >They bought it from the owner's widow about 20-25 years ago and closed it
>
> >to the public to use as a private test facility. The property has long
> been
> >broken up and there are condos where the parking lots used to be. All
> >that's left is the strip itself and the timing tower. If they show up
> with
> >with a bunch of V6 Rangers, I'm sure the DML would be happy to kick their
>
> >collective butts with some Daks.
> >
> >Walt Felix
> >88½ Dakota Sport 4x4, 2000 Ram 1500 QuadCab Sport 4x4 and a 67 Barracuda
> >Coupe 340/4Speed
> >Walt@Walt-n-Ingrid.COM
> >http://WWW.Walt-n-Ingrid.COM
> >http://WWW.MoparsinMotion.COM
> >
> >------------------------------
> >
> >Date: Wed, 11 Oct 2000 13:24:08 CDT
> >From: "David A" <dodgedakotaquadcab@hotmail.com>
> >Subject: DML: Fwd: Dodge Dakota V6..DO YOU BELIEVE THIS BULL****!!!!!
> >
> >Hey Bernd..we need to reply to this in mass quantities...Lets flood these
> >scum bags with lots of e-mail..
> >
> >
> > >From: "webmail" <webmail@customerrelations.consumer.org>
> > >Reply-To: "webmail" <webmail@customerrelations.consumer.org>
> > >To: <dodgedakotaquadcab@hotmail.com>
> > >Subject: Dodge Dakota V6
> > >Date: Wed, 11 Oct 2000 12:01:31 -0400
> > >
> > >Dear David,
> > >
> > >Thanks for your recent e-mail expressing your thoughts and concerns
> > >with our report on the Dodge Dakota pickup in our Used Car Yearbook.
> We
> > >also appreciate your taking the time to share your personal experiences
> > >with
> > >this truck. While I was sorry to read that you disagree with our
> report
> >on
> > >the Dodge Dakota, I am happy that you took the time out of your day to
> > >write
> > >us.
> > >
> > >As stated in our November 1995 review of the Dodge Dakota V6, we
> > >found that its "3.9 liter V6 accelerates sluggishly." And compared to
> >the
> > >other pickups we tested at that same time, the Dodge Dakota V6 scored
> the
> > >lowest in our Acceleration tests. Here are the specifics:
> > >
> > >0-30 mph, in seconds
> > >3.2 - Ford Ranger XLT
> > >3.3 - GMC Sonoma SLE
> > >3.3 - Toyota Tacoma LX
> > >3.9 - Dodge Dakota SLT
> > >
> > >0-60 mph, in seconds
> > >8.8 - Toyota Tacoma LX
> > >9.2 - GMC Sonoma SLE
> > >9.9 - Ford Ranger XLT
> > >11.2 - Dodge Dakota SLT
> > >
> > >Quarter mile, in seconds
> > >16.7 - Toyota Tacoma LX
> > >17.2 - GMC Sonoma SLE
> > >17.6 - Ford Ranger XLT
> > >18.3 - Dodge Dakota SLT
> > >
> > >45-65 mph, in seconds
> > >5.6 - Toyota Tacoma LX
> > >6.0 - GMC Sonoma SLE
> > >6.6 - Ford Ranger XLT
> > >7.1 - Dodge Dakota SLT
> > >
> > >When we tested the Dodge Dakota V6 in July 1997 (the year it was
> > >redesigned), we stated in our report that "the new, much-improved
> Dakota
> >is
> > >now our top-rated compact pickup." However, we went on to state that
> its
> > >"3.9 liter V6 accelerates just adequately." Below is the acceleration
> >data
> > >for the 1997 Dodge Dakota. If you compare our data below with the data
> > >above for the older Dodge Dakota model, you can see that it didn't
> >improve
> > >in the Acceleration category:
> > >
> > >1997 Dodge Dakota
> > >0-30 mph, in seconds = 3.9
> > >0-60 mph, in seconds = 11.2
> > >45-65 mph, in seconds = 7.4
> > >Quarter mile, in seconds = 18.5
> > >
> > >While I am happy to learn that you are very satisfied with the
> > >performance of your Dodge Dakota, as our comparison tests show, its
> > >acceleration is on the slow side compared with similar trucks.
> Comparing
> > >products - and reporting the results of those comparisons as accurately
>
> >as
> > >possible - is what we do. These are the basis of our judgments, and the
> > >numbers speak for themselves.
> > >
> > >In any event, please be assured that I have personally forwarded
> > >your e-mail to our Auto Test and Editorial staff for their review.
> >Because
> > >reader feedback is an integral part of the work we do, I am sure that
> >they,
> > >too, will find your e-mail to be of value.
> > >
> > >Thanks again for taking the time to write.
> > >
> > >Sincerely,
> > >
> > >Consumer Reports
> > >
> >
> >
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