I am partial to the 1998 model myself, but only because it looks
identical to my 1999 Dakota. :)
Other than the 1998 model, I do like that red 1995 Dakota. I've
always liked the looks of the 2nd gen Dakotas, especially the later
ones with the body color grill. If I were to buy that one, I'd pull
the graphics off and hope that the paint hasn't faded bad enough
around them that it would be obvious.
Don't forget to be watching out for blown plenum gaskets, splices
O'death in the 2nd gens or death flashes! lol
Josh
1999 Dakota Sport 5.2 V8, 5 speed manual
> Date: Thu, 19 Mar 2009 16:42:02 -0700
> From: Matt Beazer <teseract@moparhowto.com>
> 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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