At 10:27 AM 11/26/97 -0500, you wrote:
>I hope to soon be the owner of a 98 Dakota 4x2 short bed.
>I would like to get some feedback on options, experiences, and things to
>watch out for (gotchas). Any help from current Dakota owners would be
>appreciated.
>
>My current hunting list includes:
>
> 25B sport package
> V8, 5 speed
> Anti-slip differential
> Tow package
> Air
> 22 gallon tank
> power convenience group
> deluxe convenience group
> 5x7 power mirrors
--> bigger mirrors for towing <--
> fog lights
> sliding rear window
> P235/70R15 tires with 15x8 wheels
>
>Any options that are 'gotta have'? Any options that I should stay away
>from?
>
>I've been driving a stick for many years, but the question always comes
>up: "should I get the 5 speed or the auto trans?". I assume gas mileage
>will be better with the 5spd. Is the auto worth an extra $1000?
On list list there are two schools of thought ... it's a personal
perference. I have an automatic.
>
>What kind of gas milage can I expect with the V8 (after break-in)? I've
>seend a couple of threads in the archive - 13 city, 17 highway? Anybody
>get better than this? I know... if I'm that concerned about gas mileage,
>I shouldn't be looking at the V8, yadda, yadda,..., but I'd still like
>to know what's realistic to expect.
>
6 doesn't give you much better fuel economy.
>
>Any mfg/mechanical problems with the 97/98 models that I should watch
>out for?
>
nothing significant
>
>Any recommendations on bed liners - sprayed, insert, etc.?
I put in a plastic liner.
>
>
>Sorry for so many questions. Thanks in advance for your response.
>
>
>jeff - Dakota owner wannabe
>
>
Rob Agnew
ragnew@islandnet.com
Victoria, B.C.
Canada
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