All Dodge trucks that I've been a part of, including several 80's and
early 90's models, have been great machines. I don't know about service
because we've never had to take one back. (Really. No kidding) Most of
these were diesels though, which does make a difference on the engine
side. The only problem that came up was the rear end seal burning up
several times on a '93 3500 Cummins because grass was getting wrapped
around the drive shaft and burning it out. Seems like it should have had
some sort of guard. It may have. Maybe it was left off, maybe we stuck
it on something and tore it off.
My Dad had an '87 Dodge Dakota V6. It had 175,000 miles on it when he
traded it on his '97 Ram. He changed the oil about every twelve thousand
miles and made no effort to take care of the engine. All he replaced was
the waterpump, computer. He had a problem with a valve also. I can't
remember the details on that. It was still running strong when it took
it in for trade. Infact, the salesman he bought the RAM from, bought his
Dakota after the trade-in.
I like the looks of the pre97 Dodge Trucks and I think alot of other
people do too.
No flame intended dude. Most people like whatever truck they have as
long as it runs whether it be Dodge, GM, or Ford. They support what has
done them justice in the past. It's amazing how great a vehicle can
look after you've found out it runs good and is dependable and
comfortable.
Chad Clifton
mcc@negia.net
Terri Pryer wrote:
>
> well hey, now I have a 91 dak and I think it looks alright. It stands apart
> from the crowd of s 10s and rangers out there that all look the same. Plus
> my 91 looks the same as any other up to 96. Mike back me up here.
> Mark
> 91 cc 5spd 6er
> -----Original Message-----
> From: SS454454@aol.com <SS454454@aol.com>
> To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
> Date: Monday, December 27, 1999 8:54 AM
> Subject: Re: DML: Fastest family hauler?
>
> >In a message dated 12/27/1999 3:43:50 PM !!!First Boot!!!, JeepTM@aol.com
> >writes:
> >
> ><< For a DODGE Dakota list, there sure are a lot of people who support
> GM...
> >
> > Get a DC product. >>
> >
> >the only SUV that dodge makes is the dakota. A suburban or a expedition
> will
> >put it to shame with towing ( safely) and interior space. While i like my
> >dakota i still like GM. the reason i gave dodge a chance was because i
> didnt
> >see a v8 truck ( in the s10 ,ranger size) at ford or gm. we all know what
> >dodge was putting out in the 80s and early 90s. wasnt what i woud call good
> >vehichles. now yeah they got the design down but the service still sucks.
>
> >more on that)
> >Rob
> >
> >
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