I have the V6, and it's a good engine, but in my opinion, you'd be
CRAZY not to get the V8! The gas economy of the 6 isn't that much
better than the 8, especially the 4.7. The truth is, if the 4.7 had
been out when I bought my truck, I would have got it, but I couldn't
wait that long, so now I get to watch them come out with trucks that
produce more power with better mileage. (has anyone else seen the
numbers they're talking on the new 3.7 V6?! Argghh!)
Flip
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From: jdurling@mindspring.com
Sent: Sun, 22 Oct 2000 12:18:35 -0400
To: "dakota-truck@buffnet.net" <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Subject: DML: v6 or v8
I have to ask the llist for some opinions from the owners of the 4.7
and
the 3.9 engines. I am looking at getting a QC and I have specific
options that I want. I like some of like the dark garnett red but I am
finding it difficult to find it with the options I want. I found one
but
it has the 3.9 instead of the 4.7. I want your input from driving
these
two engines in respect to problems, reliablilty, and fuel economy,
etc.
I know that the 3.9 is going to get better economy than the 4.7 but
that
the reliability of the 4.7 is hard to judge from it's short lifespan
so
for. I drove both and while a like the power of the 4.7 I didn't feel
that the 3.9 was a slow dog either. I could possibly swing either
way. I
would be buying the truck for invoice but the one I found has the
loaded
stero in it and the guy wants to knock off a couple of hundred bucks
so
he doesn't have to order one. He will if he has to but he would just
give me a deal if I took the one on the lot. I do not want to start
nor
hear about the v6/ v8 war. I currently have a '96 dak with a 5.2 so I
know all about that. I want your impressions from owning the different
engines. I wan the auto so again please do not start that issue
either.
I have nothing against my dak but I want more room and the QC would
give
me what I need. Also, what has been the waiting period for the trucks
lately in case I decide to order. The slaesman guareented he woould
make
sure the paperwork worked out so I get the 1k rebate which is even
better since I can use it as a down payment and the cash from my truck
for the taxes and a couple of toys. All help would be appreciated.
Jeff Durling
'96 Rc Sport
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