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| ws91420 |
 Feb 25 2005, 07:08 PM
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Yes I have one a Lensley 914  Group: Members Posts: 2,063 Joined: 10-September 03 From: Ruther Glen,VA (halfway between sticks and civilization) Member No.: 1,137 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region  |
Looking at a 97 Dakota this weekend. Major questions: Is the 3.9 v6 in this model known for reliability? Does the auto trans have any known problems/issues?
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| sj914 |
Feb 25 2005, 08:44 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 805 Joined: 20-August 03 From: San Jose, CA Member No.: 1,053 |
I've got a 98 and its not bad except for a few issues.
1. The VSS (vehicle speed sensor goes out). easily replaceable. 2. Make sure the bed is mounted on straight (The dealer wouldn't fix it because it's a cosmetic thing.) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wacko.gif) 3. For some reason the dakotas break a lot of exhaust studs.(ask me how I know) 4. Poor gas mileage for a v6. I shoulda got a v8, at least with a v8 I'd have the same gas mileage and more power. The up side about them is they've got more room than most midsize or mini trucks. And at almost 130,000 miles it still pulls pretty good. |
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ws91420 Ot going to look at a Dakota Feb 25 2005, 07:08 PM
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Good choice for mid sized truck, looks really s... Feb 26 2005, 06:58 AM hmeeder I love my truck. I have an '04 quad cab with ... Feb 26 2005, 08:33 AM xsboost90 i had an 87 dakota w/ a 3.9 in it and that thing r... Feb 26 2005, 09:41 AM scott thacher my opinion, stay away from dodge auto trannys, i k... Feb 26 2005, 10:04 AM
ws91420 Well I'm going to get it. Will post pics after... Feb 26 2005, 01:43 PM |
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