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> Ot going to look at a Dakota, any experience
ws91420
post Feb 25 2005, 07:08 PM
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Yes I have one a Lensley 914
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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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drew365
post Feb 25 2005, 07:29 PM
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These are the good old days!
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I had a '98 extended cab V6 auto. I thought my engine was 4.0 but I don't remember maybe it was 3.9. Here's my impressions: It really didn't have much power and got pretty poor gas mileage. I used to get 15 to 17 mpg and I get that now with my Silverado diesel 4x4 that has plenty of power. I didn't like the programing on the transmission. I could never get it to downshift without putting my foot all the way to the floor, then if you lift before it upshifts if gets confused and takes an extra second before it upshifts. It never really broke down much or gave me much trouble but I was glad to get rid of it.
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