Re: Dakota Woes

From: Punch (2punch.crash2000@rogers.com)
Date: Tue Jan 29 2002 - 21:08:48 EST


hmm, I have a 98, only major problem was the drivers side, exhaust manifold
went south!

----- Original Message -----
From: "JP" <palsijon@rcn.com>
To: "Dakota Mailing List" <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2002 8:56 PM
Subject: DML: Dakota Woes

> So I take the Dak to the dealer to find out why it's making a strange
noise
> when I start the engine. They call back later and say that the torque
> convertor needs to be replaced! After only 3000 miles, I need a new
torque
> convertor!? I baby that truck so much and drive it like a grandma and now
> it needs a new torque convertor!? And now for the good part. They need
the
> truck at least 2 or 3 days, so they decide to give me a rental car for a
few
> day. I figure they'll give me a Stratus or Neon or something like that. I
> wound up getting a God-forsaken, POS Chebby METRO!!!!! No power windows,
no
> power locks, and no power STEERING!!!!! My wife had to pick up the car
> because I was out of the area today, so I wasn't there to pick it up, but
> I'm calling and complaining first thing tomorrow morning. I want a
> replacement vehicle that at least has power steering.
>
> This is the second trip to the dealer in the 4 months that I've owned the
> truck. First, then oil sending unit had to be replaced, now this. I love
> my truck but I'm getting worried that I got a lemon.
>
> JP
> 2001 Two-tone Intense Blue CC SLT, V6, Auto, 4x2
>
>



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