RE: Re: RE: ordering his Y2K Dakota

From: Mooberry, J (j.mooberry@lmco.com)
Date: Tue Aug 31 1999 - 13:49:21 EDT


sometimes you gotta protect your own, yknow? just doing my job. :)

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Jason&Sarah [SMTP:Jpm699@email.msn.com]
> Sent: Tuesday, August 31, 1999 12:38 PM
> To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> Subject: DML: Re: RE: ordering his Y2K Dakota
>
> There just is really no reason not to get a V8. Mileage is just about the
> same as a V6 and the monthly payments would be about 5 bucks more. Hell,
> sometimes I feel my 318 is alittle too underpowered, might as well go with
> the 360!!!
>
> Jason
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> >> Engines: V8. V6 is too underpowered for a 4X4 Xcab in my opinion. <<
>
> IYHO! IMHO the v6 is just dandy, thank you very much.
>
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Patrick and Kelly Engram [SMTP:shetland@erols.com]
> > Sent: Monday, August 30, 1999 12:38 AM
> > To: DML
> > Subject: DML: ordering his Y2K Dakota
> >
> > Here are some suggestions and comments I have for Tom Perry.
> >
> > I like the basic truck you are putting together. I would add the $60
> > radio controls on the steering wheel since you are getting the CD
> > player. If you've ever driven a Jeep with these, they're great and well
> > worth the money.
> > Bigger Brake package? Get it, Bigger is better (stop quicker)
> > 3.92 Gears- Better for performance, worse for gas mileage. I would
> > decline on this upgrade if I were you and stick with the 3.55's for your
> > mileage goal. Definitely get the positraction rear with any V8 4X4
> > truck.
> > Heavy duty packages: Get every one you can buy-the price is cheap
> > compared to what the upgrades offer. Get the suspension upgrade, the
> > cooling system upgrade, and the battery/alternator upgrade.
> > Engines: V8. V6 is too underpowered for a 4X4 Xcab in my opinion.
> > If you are shy about the 4.7L, wait til about November and buy the
> > 4-door coming out. But open up your check book first-you'll probably
> > pay sticker for it.
> > Good luck, and read my next post for some general comments on Y2K
> > daks.
> > Patrick
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