I'm done lecturing.
Lets stop this crap now.
David A. Digney (00' Dakota Quad Cab 3.9 R/T)
Magnum V6,42RE,3.90:1,Rancho RS5000 Shocks,Mobil 1 10w30,Ac Filter
Dynomax Super Turbo Muffler,Gutter-Guard Grill Screen,Sport Masters Tonneau
Cover,Soon to add Intense Performance Big Mouth Intake,& V8 throttle
body.Member of the "Dakota Mailing List" (Wisconsin District
Representative)Member of DakotaUSA (Wisconsin Chapter President)
webpage at: "http://communities.msn.com/MyDodgeDakotaQuadCabsHome"
>From: "Gensch, Travis" <Travis.Gensch@qtiworld.com>
>Reply-To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
>To: "Dakota-Truck (E-mail)" <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
>Subject: Re: DML: dakota complaints...
>Date: Fri, 12 Oct 2001 11:05:24 -0500
>
> >Why didn't he find any of these leaks before buying the truck?
> >Some of the other items would have been found by an independent
>mechanic's
> >inspection before purchase.
>
>There were no leakes when I purchased the vehicle. Both problems with the
>tranny were only there after I owned the truck. Things can go wrong after
>the purchase of the truck, believe it or not. Maybe it was checked out
>before purchase, jumping to conclusions?? Truck was never really beat on.
>A little stomping on it, nothing outside of normal.
>
>I agree that things will wear out. However, at this rate I will be 6 or 7
>years I will have paid as much in repairs as the truck is worth. That to
>me
>is pretty poor.
>
>
> >Why is he buying the Chevy, a 100% new design, right away, expecting
>he'll
>have
> >no trouble? Why not just buy a Dakota and keep it till the warranty runs
>out?
>
>Who said I was buying it as soon as it comes out? I want it out, so I can
>wait to see how it does. I also stated in my first email that I will never
>own another Dak outside of the warranty. I was looking into purchasing a
>new one, with the 0% APR right now. It's just that I am not able to line
>up
>the funds right now.
>
>I really love the Dak and it's power, I just hate all the problems I have
>had. Some have great success with the truck, others have not. I am one of
>the have not's. If I was more of a mechanic that probably would not be a
>problem, but I'm not so it is a problem. I also want my truck to be
>reliable in that I hunt/fish and end up in some more remote areas and do
>not
>want a mechanical breakdown. I will probably be able to get the truck
>fixed
>by a friend, so hopefully that will end the problems.
>
>All in all, I will probably own another Dak (but newer and under warranty).
>It was just my frustrations getting to me and I sent off a hasty email to
>you all. Sorry about that. I didn't want to start a big flame war of
>people who have problems with people who do not. Some will leave or may
>leave (myself included) the Dodge family because of problems and others who
>have nothing but high regards for Dodge. To each his own, everyone is an
>individual with different circumstances and needs. You are not going to
>change someone's mind about something with a few hasty sentences in an
>email. I wanted to jump on Andy's email and blast away. It's just not
>worth it. From the postings Andy has left, I think he seems to be a great
>guy (same applies to most of the rest you). All it takes is a little too
>strong of words and a huge flame war can start, and unfortunately email can
>make the message seem more harsh that what it was originally intended to
>be.
>I think this country has far more important issues than whether or not a
>particular truck has problems.
>
>Peace.
>
>Done lecturing,
>Travis
>
>Still a member of Dak family
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