I've never had any mpg issues with my 3.9. I get 19-20 everytime with about
75% highway. If I drive 100% highway (as in a long trip), I get about 23mpg
and have seen 24mpg in the past. And this is all with 140K on the clock and
a 4x4. I can't imagine that "almost every 3.9 Dak owner" complains about
mpg.
--Aaron--
95 DSRC 4x4
From: James <sixpack_dak@rogers.com>
Reply-To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
Subject: Re: DML: "Found" 3 MPG
Date: Mon, 26 Apr 2004 07:04:38 -0400
I never get my Dak up above 60/65 mph because I have a trashed rear end, and
I'm still getting crappy milage, I can't slow down too much more! *lol* But
it's mostly because I have a 3.9L that I have the fuel mileage I do
(15-17mpg). I'd be happy to get that kind of mileage if I had a 5.2L or
5.9L. I have a friend with a late-model Ram club cab with a 5.9L and he gets
mid 20's out on the highway it's embarassing.
If any one is looking to buy a Dakota, AVOID THE 3.9L at all costs! Spend
the extra money and get a V-8. When I worked at a DC dealer almost every
3.9L Dak owner complained about the mileage they were getting.
A V-8 will be coming soon for my Dak!
James
91 Dak CC 3.9L
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