I would prefer to buy used to save $$$ for aftermarket goodies.
Chris
----- Original Message -----
From: "Steven T. Ekstrand" <cyberlaw@earthlink.net>
To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Sent: Saturday, July 21, 2001 4:35 PM
Subject: Re: DML: No more Dak :(
> Uhmmm.... Are you buying used?
>
> I think 99 was the last year for the 318 in a Dakota.
>
> The 360 is only available as a 4x4 in a Quadcab with an automatic
>
> The 287 (4.7L) is available in 4x4 in a reg cab, club cab, or quad cab.
> 5-speed or Auto.
>
> So what you want in a vehicle may dictate the engine.
>
> The 360 has more power. More HP parts available. But the 4.7L gets out
of
> its own way just fine, thank you. Especially with the availability of a
> manual 5 speed.
>
> The 4.7L gets better mileage, but the difference isn't really enough to
> matter. The 4.7 was supposed to be a very fuel efficent design, but that
> just hasn't been the case. Maybe because its so damn fun to drive hard???
>
> I don't think you can go wrong with either engine. If speed is your
> ultimate criteria a 4.7L Reg cab 4x4 with a 5 speed will probably beat an
> automatic Quad Cab with a 360. But in equal vehicles the 360 should be
> faster and the extra torque might show itself more in a heavy quad cab
4x4.
>
> Steve Ekstrand
> SoCal
> Driver: '00 Dakota CC SLT+ 4.7L 3.92SG 255's
> Stacey's Driver: '00 Inferno Red Intrepid ES-3.2L-24V Autostick w/Leather
> Race Car: 69 1/2 Road Runner 440-6 (NHRA SS/GA)
> Project Car: 69 Barracuda Notchback (Weekend Driver/AutoXr/Beast)
> Homepage: http://sites.netscape.net/professormopar/homepage
>
>
>
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