Terrific Jason! You're bringing it to Jon's, yes? Did you get a stick
or auto (that's the one thing you didn't mention). I'm sure the 3 of
you will be very happy together.
I'll take those plates off your hands if they'll fit my '99, how much do
you want for them, and when/how will we do it? I imagine shipping will
be a bit much :) What about the tow hooks? Or did those come on the
truck when you got it?
Jason Bleazard wrote:
>
> Well, Norah and I went ahead and ordered a new 2001 Quad Cab 4x4. As
> long as we were ordering, we went ahead and put almost every technological
> gizmo known to science on the thing. It's easier to list what we didn't
> get. No leather, no power seat, no large mirrors (we already have two
> sets of mirrors and we'll turn in the smaller set), no sliding rear
> window or rear window defroster.
>
> Full time four wheel drive? You betcha.
> And the full power overhead console group, ABS, security system, etc.
>
> We're pretty excited. I've been trying to memorize the brochure. Other
> than the stupid electric switch for the transfer case, I *like* the new
> interior. I know it was pretty controversial when it came out, but I'm
> getting used to it. I think the new console looks pretty cool, and I
> like the improved cup holders. (Homer Simpson moment... yes, we got the
> truck for the cup holders :-)
>
> I've never had a vehicle with power windows before, and it's going to take
> me probably a year or two to get used to the fact that I have to roll the
> window up *before* turning the key off. Oh well.
>
> Color? Black. If you need to ask, you don't know us very well :-).
> (This will be Norah's third black Dakota.)
>
> Oh, and in case you're wondering which engine we got, I did make one
> practical decision and went with the 4.7. I'm sure it'll be more than
> sufficient for our needs.
>
> So now all we have to do is wait for it to be built and delivered. And
> pull our accessories off the '98 before we turn it in for the end of the
> lease. No sense in giving our upgrades to Chrysler for free. Anyone
> wanna buy a class III hitch, set of (slightly dented) skid plates, or soft
> tonneau cover?
>
> ------------------------------------------------------
> Jason Bleazard http://www.bleazard.net Toronto, Ontario
> his: '95 Dakota Sport 4x4, 239 V6, 5spd, Reg. Cab, white
> hers: '98 Dakota Sport 4x4, 318 V8, Auto, Club Cab, black
> soon: '01 Dakota Sport 4x4, 4.7 V8, Auto, Quad Cab, black
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