The painted bumpers also rust out. When I had my '92 both bumpers had
to be replaced. When I bought my '97 in November, both bumpers showed
signs of rust, the paint was starting to bubble. The service manager
said the chrome and painted bumpers were prepared the same way but the
paint does not like to stick to the bumpers like the chrome does.
dakota_5sp_v8 wrote:
>
> Get the 5.2 with at least a 3:55 limited slip diff and the sport+ package
> which comes with painted bumbers. The V6 gets close to that same mpg as the
> v8 and you get more bang for your buck with the V8.
> Chrome bumbers get rust spots on SOME of them even after a year old.
> Limited slip- Must have. I cant figure out why they have an option not to
> have lsd.
> try http://www.edmunds.com or http://carpoint.msn.com for pricing, reviews
> and options.
>
> Joel
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Ward [mailto:ward@wizard.net]
> Sent: Saturday, January 02, 1999 6:14 PM
> To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> Subject: DML: About to buy a 99 Dakota
>
> I have a few questions for you current Dakota Owners out there.
>
> First allow me to introduce myself: The name is Ward, I live in the DC
> Metro Area and will soon be the proud owner of a Dakota Truck.
>
> I am debating between the V6 or the 5.2 V8
> as well as the Painted or Chrome bumpers (Sport or SLT).
>
> The dealers keep trying to suggest the limited slip diff. option but I
> don't think its needed... oppinions?????
>
> Thanks for the time and advice folks!!
>
> Ward
-- Ron, KC8JFK ICQ#: 2522310
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