I would too. Especially with the 5-speed, as the 5-speed/360 combo is
really rare. In fact, I've never seen that combo in a 4x4. How much are
you planning to ask for it? :-)
--
Later,
Jon
jonsdak@midmaine.com
http://jonsdakota.tripod.com
1996 Dodge Dakota Sport 4X4, 3.9L V6, 42RE, 3.92:1 8.25 axle, "BackRack"
Headache Rack, Dodge Motorsports decals, steering wheel cover, and front
license plate, diamond-plate bedrail covers, Lund VentVisors, Lund
BugShield, Jensen MP-3310 CD/MP3 Receiver, Pioneer TS-G1347's in front,
TS-A5713's in rear
""Canucker Trucker"" <flamindakman@yahoo.co.uk> wrote in message
news:amfu4i$6on$1@bent.twistedbits.net...
>
> I for one would opt for the 360. I bet it would sell and sell fast with
the
> 360 in it (heck, I'd buy it) ... but there is always the option of
selling
> it now.
>
> --
> Canuck
> --------------------------------------------
> Y2K, 4.7L, 2wd, 5spd, The Ultimate K&N HomeBrew, Flowmaster CatBack, Home
> Ported TB, Electric fan conversion, 180 therm., Redline synth., IAT
> relocate, HO cams & Intake waiting for install.
> http://www.twistedbits.net/WWWProfile/dakota/Vyikam1jjgNN6
>
>
> "Jason Yates" <onebad4x4dak@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:20020920185032.71514.qmail@web12401.mail.yahoo.com...
> >
> > For those who don't know my situation (it has been a LONG time
> > since I've posted), I sanded my cylinder walls with 80 grit ala
> > Jon's "Dak Killer" mud pit and a 350 mile drive home . . . I
> > hate it when I'm dumb. Anyway, the truck now burns oil like
> > crazy . . . looks like a diesel when you get on the gas. To get
> > to the point here's what I've decided my best options are:
> >
> > 1. Rebuild my 318. I found a shop locally that will do it
> > properly for $2100. Includes a 12 month/12000 mile warranty.
> >
> > 2. Exchange my 318 for a rebuild. Another local shop wants
> > about $2400 for to exchange my engine for a 318 they have
> > rebuilt. Forgot to ask about a warranty.
> >
> > 3. Exchange my 318 for a 360. The same shop in option 1 wants
> > between 500 and 600 dollars more for this option. They claim my
> > computer will not need swapped . . . can anyone confirm if this
> > is correct?
> >
> > 4. Blow mad cash for a 408 Stroker.
> >
> > Before you vote for the obvious choice (#4 of course!), I have
> > some extenuating circumstances that make this decision a little
> > more difficult. I am in the Air Force and am definitely moving
> > this coming March ('03). Unfortunately I do not know yet where
> > I'm going, but there's probably an 80% chance it will be S.
> > Korea for a year. If I get that assignment, I'll get a
> > follow-on to Europe (my choice) for at least 2 more years.
> > After a lot of deliberation, I've come to the conclusion that
> > the best thing for me to do would be to sell the truck before
> > (if) I go to Korea . . . I can't take it there, and although the
> > Air Force would ship it to Europe afterwards, it doesn't make
> > very much sense to drag a 12-15 mpg pickup over to the lands of
> > $6/gal gas (or whatever it is). I'm not getting paid that much.
> >
> > SO (sorry for the short novel, by the way), assuming I'm selling
> > the truck option 1 makes a lot of sense. The serial numbers
> > will still all match which I guess has some appeal. I don't see
> > anything about option 2 that makes it attractive, unless the
> > warranty is exceptional (and transferable). Skipping to option
> > 4, while the biggest (and therefore the best, right?), it's just
> > too much money to drop and then turn around and sell in 6
> > months. However, option 3 may be the best mix. For the
> > additional $500-$600 for a 360, I reckon I could probably sell
> > the truck for that much more when it comes time, as it will be
> > something unique (a 360 Club Cab). Still, it may be quite
> > obvious that I did something bad to the original engine and give
> > the false impression that I've abused the entire truck. I guess
> > my final question is, "Would you buy a used Dak CC with a 360
> > and be willing to pay more (about $500) for it than one with a
> > 318?" I look forward to the responses.
> >
> > =====
> > Later,
> > JY
> > Fairborn, OH '98 CC 5.2L 5spd 4x4 w/prerunner bumper
> > Pics -- http://photos.yahoo.com/onebad4x4dak
> >
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