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Dakota98
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2/23/2004
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i don't feel comfortable with the transmission. i am in the process of purchasing a 1998 dakota sport, CC, V8, with 67,000 miles on it... if you were to get it checked out, where would u take it ?? would u take it to a certified dodge dealership ( do u think they would be honest), or would u take it to sears or some shop like that ??? thx
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Gabriel Vos
Dodge Dakota
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2/23/2004
21:37:13
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Do it yourself if your cheap. Otherwise take it to the most recommonded transmission shop you can find
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2/24/2004
06:40:52
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Dakota98,
I know this is "off-topic" for me to post here but I feel that I must. There is more to be concerned about than just the transmission
#1) Get the VIN # = the Vehicle Identification Number
#2) Go to www.carfax.com - a free website that will let you check the VIN # and see some of it's history ... your best protection against buying a used truck with costly, hidden problems (i.e. Salvaged, Lemon, Flooded, Rebuilt, Odometer Check, Major Accident, Salvage Auction, Fire Damage, Stolen, Registration, Etc.)
#3) Ask the owner for all the service receipts
If you have already decided upon the vehicle and have your financing approved, and are willing to risk a little money to have it checked out then ...
Depending upon where you live ... your local dealer will check out the truck for free or for a small charge. Why? Because he wants your business after you make the purchase. Ask some of your Dakota Buddies! They may be in tight with the service department already.
Or ... ask around. Your buddies should know a mechanic that they trust to look under the hood and underneath the truck. Usually this will cost you a 6-pack or two of GOOD beer ... not the cheap stuff.
Hope this helps. I know this topic is not lubrication related. i've just seen so many buyers get ripped of that i had to say something.
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Dakota98
Dodge Dakota
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2/24/2004
09:19:23
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well fellas,
in the process of trying to purchase this, i learned tons... I am still looking... i called the private seller and asked if the transmission could be checked out... he told me that it was fine... i told him i am concerned with it and that I WOULD PAY for it to be checked out... he declined and said he didn't have the time to take it to a dealerhip (7 miles away) ... so, i cancelled everything... thx for all ur help... i hope i can join this board eventually.. .i love the looks of the dodge and now am familar with its potential problems and what i can do to prevent them... thx alot guys :)
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Radio-Man
Dodge Dakota
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2/24/2004
12:15:28
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What was a tranny shop going to do for the
checkout, remove the pan? If they did that, might
as well replace filter and fluid. That's still
not a sure bet it's gonna last.
Most trannys give no warning when they are about
to give trouble. It's a chance you take buying
used. One thing is for sure, todays Chrysler
trannys are not the best made. Lots of problems
for a lot of owners.
I like Dodge and plan to stick with them but stick
shift will be my next one.
Good luck on your find.
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jaggy
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2/24/2004
18:02:13
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Radio-man,
I have a stick shift and also have an apointment this week at the dealer to have it looked at.
I hope it's nothing but I have been having a very hard time getting into first and reverse lately.
As I said, I hope it's nothing but maybe the falts with the standard are just different ones.
wish me luck!
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