Was Future Dak owner (presently Ranger)now R/T MT

From: KURTZ ERIC (erics5.9@home.com)
Date: Thu Jul 15 1999 - 18:03:55 EDT


LOL, Hey, I figured what the R/T truly means!! Restricted/Towing!!
Sorry, had to say it. Um, oh, DC PR guys are talking with Motor Trend,
seems that MT might be the middle man to help get you guys a peace
brokered. You might finally get a little more than an apology.
Eric
Ed, I like/appreciated that post!

Ed Halterman wrote:
>
> I have a Ferd buddy of mine (former Ferd tech) who bought a new Ranger
> recently. Boy, does he hate it! The throw-out bearing went out, damaging
> the clutch @ 8,000 miles, stuck caliper destroyed brake pads @ 9,000
> miles, and the dealer tells him that yeah, they'll replace the caliper,
> and the throw-out bearing, but not the pad or clutch since it's a wear
> item. I understand some things, but not replacing a bad part caused by
> defective parts?? Come on!! I rode in that truck, and he admits it
> handles like crap, (and I will testify to it, too) and praised how my
> Dak handled (I have the standard susp!) He is seriously considering
> dumping the Ferd back on Ferd's lot and buying a Dak (thanks to me
> letting him ride in mine on Hwy 78 going to Julian. Sam P, you know how
> that road that is)!! Oh, I serviced a new '99 Shivy p/u on the road
> today. His radiator hose blew off. Go figure!! Cheverolet- Cranks Hard
> Every Valve Rattles Oil Leaks Every Time. So true!! So quit gripin'
> about Dodges' problems-everybody's got problems. The only time my Dak
> was towed to the dealer was 'cause I AM the tow truck driver, and I
> needed the tow truck to get me around while the Dak was being serviced.
> My Dak has never let me down in 45,000 miles. So there :-P
> Take care, and I hope to see all you SoCal Daker's in Glendora on Sat
> nite for the dinner & Sun at the show! Just look for my mini Dak
> display.
>
> Ed



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