Consumer reports rates the Dakota ahead of both chevy and ford in terms of
reliability, but just behind the Toyota.
Jason
>
> > I am a new member to the list and wanted to get some answers from real
> > Dakota owners prior to my next truck purchase. I am looking at a 2001
> Club
> > Cab Dakota with the 4.7, 5 speed, and limited slip - just the basics.
> This
> > truck / configuration is great because its larger than say a Ranger but
> > smaller than an F-150. I don't want to spend 28 to 30K on a full size
4X4
> > GM or Ford truck, but for a few thousand more than a small Ranger or S10
I
> > can purchase the mid-sized Dakota with a V8.
> >
> > My question is quality and reliability. I have heard of several quality
> > issues with the Dakota such as rotor/break problems, electrical
problems,
> > ball joint wear, and overall build quality issues. I realize that no
> > vehicle is perfect, but I don't want the truck in the shop more times
than
> > its on the road. I am a long-term vehicle owner and want to keep
whatever
> > truck I purchase at least 10 years or 200K miles. My basis for this is
my
> > current car, 89 Firebird 5.0 V8 with 207K on it. All of the consumer
> > reports over the years never rated my Firebird very high either, but I'm
> > still driving it today.
> >
> > Any input from current owners who want to share their experience is
> greatly
> > appreciated.
> >
> > Aaron
> > afuehrer@acuta.org
> >
> >
> >
>
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