>Just wanted to introduce myself to the DML, and find out who else is out
>there... I subscribed yesterday morning to the DML, and so far have only
Same here
>My stats are as follows: I'm 28, I work as a Network Administrator at a
>hospital in CT, and I just recently bought a '96 SLT Dakota V-8 5-speed 4x4,
>and I LOVE IT!! I've had it a little less than a month, have already driven
>it in the snow some, went on a coupla ski trips, and it's tons better than
>the brand g truck I traded in....
30 yrs old, programmer, proud owner of a white 95 SLT Club Cab V-6 5-spd 4x4
w/Goodyear 235/15 AT tires.
I think it was the salesmen's manual at the dealership that I saw a comparitive
list of features for competitor trucks of the Dakota, including the Ford Ranger
and Chevy S-10, and maybe another one. One of the statistics I remember is that
the average driver age for the Dakota was the highest of them all; implying
that it appeals less to younger, sportier folk. It was highest but they were
all pretty close; maybe somewhere around 47.
> Nice choice, is it auto or stick?? did you get the sure-grip??
what's sure-grip?
> Has anyone driven both the V-8 and the V-6... I've heard the V-6 is a
>little underpowered
The only other truck I've had was a 86 Mazda B2000, 4 cylinder. So, this is
plenty powerful in comparison. For two weeks in October, almost daily, I hauled
7 adults around New England (six passengers and me), w/o noticing any lack of
power; 5 in the cab, and 2 on the bed.
What color did you get? I've seen some really nice colors. My favorite is this
two-tone green, that I've never seen anywhere else, on any other vehicle.
Unfortunately, all the nicest colors when I was shopping (Sept 95) were on the
automatic transmissions, and although I was tempted - I knew I would end up
regretting driving w/o the manual's control.
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