-- [ From: Kubat * EMC.Ver #2.5.02 ] --
It's sad to hear that a *dealer* would say a V6 has enough power... Jeez,
haven't they learned anything yet? There's a reason the Dakota is popular,
and it sure ain't the 6-banger.
On a different note, though, my interest in the V8 comes from a different,
more utilitarian, angle than sheer speed on the freeway. I need a truck to
pull things with, and to get in and out of the backcountry with, and prefer
this size of truck to a full size. Go ahead, make my day, put the V10 in it
! AAAGH!
I don't have a Dakota (yet) but plan on buying one in '97 when I return from
this rock known as Guam. But I am curious about the off-road capabilities
of this truck. Any vehicle that can bust 100 mph, hit 60 in less than 10
seconds, and pull a trailer up a grade without dropping into 1st is adequate
for my highway needs. I do want something that can be perfed up a bit for
the dirt. No, I'm not into the thousand inch tires and mile high lifts; I
need stuff like Detroit lockers, heavy duty suspension parts, decent shocks,
nerf bars, trailer hitches, winch applications, CB mountability, do da, do
da, do da day. Anyone on this list into that kinda thing? No offense to
those of you who are into the street machines, I like them too, but needs
are needs.
Thanks folks, and Happy Holidays!
Gary
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