I dood it ! (96 Dakota)

From: L. Jacobs (ljacobs@calvin.uchsc.edu)
Date: Mon Mar 04 1996 - 12:01:36 EST


Well, in spite of the new body styles on the way, I did it !
My new arrival:
AN5L31 - Super SLT 4x4 club coupe
   25F - V8 / 22 Gal / Tach / etc...
   AJL - Power / Overhead group (PW, PL, overhead console)
   Z5B - 1800# Payload capacity
   ADL - 4WD Protection Package
   BGK - 4 Wheel Anti-lock brakes
   DSA - Sure Grip Rear End
   DMH - 3.90 axle ration
   RBN - Casette / G.E. w/4 infinity speakers (wanted the CD,oh well)
   J5 - Bucket seats
   ADJ - Heavy Duty (include max cooling and heavy duty electrical)
   AHC - Trailer Tow
   DDC - 5 Speed Manual Trans.
   GFD - Sliding rear window (I thought this was standard on SLT ?)
   GPP - Electric bright mirrors
   WJT - Predator wheels
 Color - Flame Red (not my preference, but I'll live) w/quartz interior.

As you can see, about the only options I didn't get were the CD Player and
the automatic transmission. Whew!
I won't discuss what I paid, so I don't get buyers regret, but could use
your support saying I did the right thing (since I'm going to be broke for
a _long_ time :) )

Now on to my questions:
Here is what's on my shopping list, if you could help me out in any way
with advice (especially on the chip) I would appreciate it.
- MP Chip (how do I install / will it void warrantee / emmisions / what
           kind of horspower/torque gains / will I like it ?)
- Hood Protector (J.C. Whitney vs. Mopar ?)
- Bed Liner (I'm looking for a really good buy, and I don't want rust to
             build up under the liner)
- mud flaps (has anyone put a clean looking front and rear set on, or
             tried the 'molded' units sold by JC Whitney ?)
- Tonnaue cover (I know there's a thread on this right now, but I need
                 easy-to-mail-order or local to Colorado)
- or - topper (what's the going rate for a flame-red topper)? Chances
               of finding a used unit?

Other suggestions - comments ??
I didn't get the extended warrantee - will I regret it ?
Anyone want to make an offer on this truck, in case I get buyers remorse ?

                                            Lee Jacobs
                                            LJacobs@Calvin.UCHSC.Edu
                                            Denver/Boulder/Longmont Colorado

 



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