I owned a '92 4-banger 2WD Dak for several years in snow country (Buffalo)
and it did fine with the back end weighted down for traction. My only
complaint was the lack of power for acceleration and just about everything
else (running the defroster and cruising at 65mph just about taxed the engine
for all it could muster!) but it got great mileage (about 28mpg or so)...
for power, go with the 6er. For raw economy, a 4-banger is your truck. They
both can handle snow no prob.
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Dave Kilian -- Clayton, NC
'96 Dakota CC Sport 4x4 3.9L 5-spd
4" TM susp. lift, 2" Body lift, 33" BFG MT's, Brush guard w/ Hellas, Tow
hooks, Tool Box, Sunroof, Cobra 18 CB, 4' Firestik II, Alpine 6-disc CD
Changer/Head Unit/amp, JBL speakers, Rhode Gear bike mount, Saris roof rack,
custom-welded rock rails, and a white dog named Jake in the passenger seat.
84,000+ miles.
In a message dated 11/29/99 4:37:09 PM, MSykes@su.edu writes:
<< A fellow is looking at these trucks for winter driving. Reliability
and value for the $$$ are what he's seeking opinions on.
The first is a 88 with the V-6 engine with 186K it's loaded with just
about everything, asking price is $2500.
The next is a 90 with the 2.5L with 55K and no extras, asking $3700.
The third is a 92 with the same 2.5L but with 70K again no extras asking
$3750.
Anyone have an opinion and reason(s) as far as what they think is
the best deal for its intended purpose? Thanks in advance.
-I wouldnt buy any unless it was a 4x4. A front wheel drive car is
better than a 2wd dakota for winter. >>
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