Gary Hedlin wrote:
> Oh boy, I can sense some greif over this...... :)
>
> As you may or may not know, my 98 was becoming a maintenance nightmare. And
> for someone like me who has no mechanical ability whatsoever, I had to do
> something..... SO I DID!
>
> http://garyhedlin.com/Pics/IMG_1415.JPG
>
> Yes, I've ventured to the dark side (or at least uncharted territory). Yes,
> It's in my garage ready to roll... MY 05 DAKOTA IS HERE!!
>
> Today after getting the insurance, plates, and a new spinner ball, I took
> her out on a drive... A good 40 mile drive in town, on the highway, and just
> doing the things everyone does when they're alone with a 4.7 :) I'm happy
> to report the new dakotas kick ass! I was pleasantly surprised just how
> capable the truck is. It's nice & powerful, and very smooth and quiet.
>
> But no bonzai run would be complete without a trusted partner in crime in
> the passenger seat, so I picked up my grandfather and we went on our way.
> The first thing out of his mouth was "this baby drives better than my 04
> Caddy!" Then after 20 miles, we changed seats and he showed me that the
> need for speed knows no age limit! :)
>
> I'll be taking more pics tomorrow, but in conclusion I'm happy with my
> decision. My hat goes off to Chrysler for making a really refined truck
> that will smoke any colorado/canyon, or any other dakota-wannabe!
>
> No mods planned as of yet.... Had my fill of fun with the 98! :)
>
>
No modds .... "as of yet" and I quote hehe - Gary having a Dak with no
mods is like me having a truck with no dents. It doesn't last for very
long!!! LOL COngrands on your new baby , Gary. I'm still maintaining
my stance on teh Gen IVs - but I'm glad you like it :D
-- Terrible Tom -- AIM & Yahoo Name: SilverEightynine http://members.aol.com/silvereightynine/
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