JEEEEEEZZZZZZ!!!!!!What didn't they list? Used cars do have some problems,
aren't they allowing for anything!!
Take Care & Keep On Truckin'~~~~~John
<<'96 Dakota Sport 4X4, 3.9L 5spd>>
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jack Paulson" <cybermail1@yahoo.com>
To: <dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net>
Sent: Tuesday, April 16, 2002 1:59 PM
Subject: DML: Consumer Reports "Dakota 4wd a reliabilty risk"
>
> Consumer Reports lists the Dakota 4wd as a reliablity
> risk! Is it?
>
> Reliability risks
> The models in this list are especially risky buys.
> Distilled from the list of Used cars to avoid,
> (available to ConsumerReports.org subscribers only),
> they have exhibited multiple years of poor overall
> reliability. The list contains many twins and
> triplets, which are essentially similar models sold
> under different nameplates. Listed alphabetically.
>
> Cadillac Catera
> Chevrolet Astro
> Chevrolet Blazer
> Chevrolet Camaro
> Chevrolet Malibu
> Chevrolet S-10 (V6, 4WD)
> Chevrolet Silverado 1500 (4WD)
> Chrysler LHS, New Yorker
> Chrysler Town & Country ('94-97)
> Dodge Dakota (4WD)
> Dodge Durango
> Dodge Grand Caravan ('94-97)
> Dodge Intrepid
> Dodge Neon
> Dodge Ram 1500 (4WD)
> Ford Windstar
> GMC Jimmy
> GMC S-15 Sonoma (V6, 4WD)
> GMC Safari
> GMC Sierra 1500 (4WD)
> Jeep Grand Cherokee
> Mercedes-Benz M-Class
> Oldsmobile Bravada
> Oldsmobile Cutlass
> Plymouth Grand Voyager ('94-97)
> Plymouth Neon
> Pontiac Firebird
> Pontiac Grand Am
> Volkswagen New Beetle
> Volvo S70/V70 (AWD)
> Volvo S80
>
> Good Bets and Reliability Risks are compiled from
> overall-reliability data covering 1994 through 2001
> models with better-than or much-worse-than-average
> reliability. We included only the models for which we
> have sufficient data for at least three model years.
> Models that were brand new in 2000 or 2001 do not
> appear on these lists. Problems with the engine,
> engine cooling, transmission, and drive system were
> weighted more heavily than other problems.
>
>
>
> =====
> 2000 Quad Cab 4X4-Sport V-6 Automatic Sports Plus Package
> 31X10.5 tires Limited Slip 3.55 Trailer Tow Group HD Package Skid Plates
> Added:Airaid air filter,Flowmaster 3 chamber, Steel Horse Torneau cover,
> Autolite Double Platinum 3923 Plugs, Removed air horns from Throttle Body,
> new TB bolts, Taylor 8mm Wires, Cool Tape around air filter and A/C tubes,
> McGard Tailgate lock, Audiovox cut off switch & hood lock
> -Smyrna, Georgia
>
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