Re: It's Dakota Buying Weekend (long post)

From: Aaron Wyse (awyse@sw.rr.com)
Date: Thu Mar 19 2009 - 23:10:19 EDT


I like the sound of the 92.. seems a little high.. but nice.
Then I like the black 99 & the purple 98; my order of preference
Aaron

----- Original Message -----
From: "Matt Beazer" <teseract@moparhowto.com>
To: <dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net>
Sent: Thursday, March 19, 2009 6:42 PM
Subject: DML: It's Dakota Buying Weekend (long post)

>
>
> Well, I'm finally in a situation with enough money on hand to go looking
> for a Dakota this weekend. I thought I'd run my current options by you
> folks and see if you have any suggestions on what to look for/weaknesses
> of that model I should know about/general opinions. I'm looking for a
> 1992-2000 4wd V8 extended cab with either manual or automatic
> transmissions, $3500-4000 range. Here's the ones I have marked for
> perusal this weekend (one on Tuesday):
>
> 1995 Dodge Dakota Sport Club Cab 4X4 - $3995
> VIN 1B7GG23Y9SW954124
> "318 V8, 4X4, Tilt A/C Cruise Auto Trans Alum. Wheels"
> Comments: Dealership, thus the high price, though cash talks. 133k when
> sold at auction per Carfax.
> Pictures:
> http://www.moparhowto.com/pictures/1995cda-3995-01.jpg
> http://www.moparhowto.com/pictures/1995cda-3995-02.jpg
> http://www.moparhowto.com/pictures/1995cda-3995-03.jpg
> http://www.moparhowto.com/pictures/1995cda-3995-04.jpg
>
> ----
>
> 1998 dodge Dakota 4x4 - $3795
> "v8 auto a/c 4x4 sport edition pw pl extra cab short box"
> Comments: Purple? Not sure on that one, it's the same color as my
> wife's van!
> Pictures:
> http://www.moparhowto.com/pictures/1998-sv-purple-01.jpg
>
> ---
>
> 92 Dodge Dakota 4X4 - $3500
> "4X4 Clubcab Automatic, V8, PW,PL, tilt, cruise, air, reads only 83000
> miles"
> Comments: Private seller, low miles, but I'm wondering how long it sat
> unused in storage.
> Pictures:
> http://www.moparhowto.com/pictures/otisorchards-1992.jpg
>
> ---
>
> 1999 dodge Dakota excab 4x4 - $3988
> "4x4 v8 auto all power"
> Comments: Like the color at least.
> Pictures:
> http://www.moparhowto.com/pictures/1999-black-01.jpg
>
> ---
>
> 1999 DODGE DAKOTA - $3,850.00
> "V8, auto, runs great. Financing available."
> Comments: Needs a bath. Like the brush guard.
> Pictures:
> http://www.moparhowto.com/pictures/1999-green-01.jpg
>
> ---
>
> 2000 Dodge Dakota - $3000
> "v8 4x4, automatic, SLT package, new waterpump, new headlights, hit by
> deer on driver side door, aftermarket stereo w/sub"
> Comments: Private (female) seller, has a dent in the door from where a
> deer ran into the side of it (not unusual in these parts, my Dad had
> this happen to him twice in 2 months. Reaaally dumb deer around here).
> I have a friend with every auto body tool you can think of, so the dent
> is very low on my list of "problems". The price is appealing, though
> the mileage is not - 212k, supposedly mostly highway and she's said
> she's "babied it" and always changed the oil on or before time, though
> never believe the word of someone selling something. :)
> Pictures:
> http://www.moparhowto.com/pictures/2000-red-01.jpg
> http://www.moparhowto.com/pictures/2000-red-02.jpg
> http://www.moparhowto.com/pictures/2000-red-03.jpg
> http://www.moparhowto.com/pictures/2000-red-04.jpg
> http://www.moparhowto.com/pictures/2000-red-05.jpg
> http://www.moparhowto.com/pictures/2000-red-06.jpg
>
>
> Thanks for your input,
>
> Matt Beazer
>
>
>



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