Don Mattern wrote:
>
> Hello Dakota People,
>
> I am new on this list and I look forward to hearing and sharing lots of
> useful stuff about Dodge Dakota Trucks. Technically I do not, as yet,
> have a Dakota. I have one on order from the factory and it is supposed
> to be delivered by mid-January. I will be buying a '97 Dodge Dakota Club
> Cab, 4X2, SLT Plus. I have ordered it with the 3.9 liter V6, 4 speed OD
> Automatic transmission, Sure-Grip rear axle, 3.90:1 differential ratio
> and the handling package which includes - rear stabilizer bar, 15X8"
> aluminum cast wheels and P235/70R15 OWL tires. I would have liked to
> order it without a stereo system but, apparently, that's not an option.
>
> Any information that list members can share with regard to closing the
> deal on this truck and/or the proper procedures for breaking it in would
> be greatly appreciated.
>
> Thank you.
>
> -Don Mattern-
>
> *Try to reorder the truck with the V8! I have a '95 V6 and from what I've
heard on this list, the gas mileage of the V8 is not much worst than what
I get with the V6 ( 13 to 14 city/ 21 at most highway/ overall average of
15 with 90% city driving).
Wayne Christianson
I Shoulda Boughta V8
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