Jon,
I bought my truck from Barrington Dodge and they were great people. I have
also purchased other parts there and have always been satisfied.
Dan
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> From: Jon Steiger <stei0302@cs.fredonia.edu>
> To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> Subject: DML: 1996 SBEC price info
> Date: Monday, February 09, 1998 11:03 AM
>
> Well, I'm sort of in the middle of another little "spurt" of
> modifications to the Dak. :-) I just had the windows tinted
> (20% on the sides and 5% on the rear), and I just finished putting
> my DDBC (dakota decal by Clark) on the rear window; looks pretty
> nice, if I say so myself! :-) The tinting was $90, BTW, which
> I didn't think was too terribly bad, considering that I've got a
> split rear window. I didn't have any put on the front window
> since I've already replaced 2 front windshields already; due to
> stones and heat cracking it.
>
> Anyway, I've been meaning to check into the new '96 SBEC's,
> and I just finished doing that; I figured I should give
> everyone else the info in case anyone else is contemplating
> it... I used the part number for a '96 318 5-speed given to
> the list by Brad (Thanks Brad!): P4876137.
>
> I called Jegs first; the guy on the phone was kind of a jerk,
> I guess it just must have been the luck of the draw; I ordered
> a 5-point harness from them a while ago and the lady I talked
> to was very nice... Anyway, they wanted $311.
>
> Summit was next; the guy on the phone was much more
> professional, but they wanted $324.
>
> Ned (Vogler) has told me on several occasions about this
> great place called Barrington Dodge which has a catalog
> dedicated just to Dakotas ("Dakota Country"). I found an old
> e-mail message from him that had the number in it and called 'em.
> $279. I ordered one right there, over the phone. I also piced up
> a Dakota Country catalog and a MP catalog. (Actually, the guy
> threw in the Dakota catalog for free.) This place appears to
> be just the parts counter at a dealership, but the guy I
> talked to was very professional.
>
> Now someone will probably post a price lower than $279. :-)
> Oh well, that's already $20 cheaper than I thought I'd have to
> spend for it, so I'm happy. Its also nice to patronize a place
> that puts out a dedicated Dakota catalog. I can't wait to
> check it out! :-)
>
> I guess its time to start checking out those 180 degree
> thermostats. :-)
>
>
> -Jon-
>
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> I do not speak for the SUNY College at Fredonia; all opinions are my
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