Re: Dakota 4X4

From: Rader (rlr@bbt.com)
Date: Fri Apr 03 1998 - 18:00:36 EST


>>>>>>>
> What is the reasoning behind buying a 2wd truck? If you want to race get a
> mustang or vette. Trucks are used for there 4X4 ability.

  2WD trucks are cheaper to buy, and cheaper to maintain. There's also a lot
less crap to break than on the 4WD. Not to mention the extra driveline mass
you get with the 4WD (==> slower, less fuel efficient).

>>>>>>

>From what I've read lately on the list, when it comes to Daks I'll probably
get double the tread mileage with a fraction of the visits to the alignment
shop with my 4X4. I don't anticipate any 4X4 maint items, so after paying
for the 4X4 up front the maint is cheaper! :-) Way to go CC! :-)

-Bob T. '98 Sport+ CC 4X4 V8 5sp 4WABS 3.55 Towing



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