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| wardenj Prospective Buyer  1/07/2001 00:22:57 |
 Subject: Which is the better year?IP: Logged Message: I have been reading many reviews on '97-on Dakotas,and as a prospective buyer, my funds limit me to either a 97 or a 98. So far I have seen more bad things than good on the 98s, and vice versa on the 97s, although I have read my share of bad stuff on the 97s as well. I hear talk mostly about, but not limited to, bad ball joints on the 98s, I know every truck is different, and sometimes there are lemons, but is there much different between the 97 and 98 model years? Which would you all say is the better year? Thanks. |
| Bernd GenIII   1/07/2001 12:12:59 |  RE: Which is the better year?IP: Logged Message: From what i've seen...the early '97 models had less problems than the late '97 early '98 models. (Ball joints, steering/alignment, driveline) Bernd D. Ratsch 1997 Dodge Dakota SLT Supercharged w/Nitrous |
| Bob Dakota Enthusiast 1/07/2001 18:17:51 | RE: Which is the better year? IP: Logged Message: Bernd in your opinion,what was the reason for the problems. Bob 2000 DakotaCC SLT Plus 4.7L 235hp 355 L-Slip Auto. |
| Bernd GenIII 1/07/2001 20:42:38 | RE: Which is the better year? IP: Logged Message: Honestly, I have no idea. Most guys that I know with their early '97 models have had almost no problems. The ones with the late '97 and later models have had more problems. My "Ping Report" is just one case example of this. Bernd D. Ratsch 1997 Dodge Dakota SLT Supercharged w/Nitrous |
| WardenJ Prospective Buyer 1/08/2001 02:12:05 | RE: Which is the better year? IP: Logged Message: Sooo...which would be the better choice? Late 98 or early 97? We (my family) hasnt had much luck with used cars, and I am not about to buy my way into more problems. What do you all think? Thanks for the advice. |
| chris GenIII 1/08/2001 03:19:05 | RE: Which is the better year? IP: Logged Message: I have the 97 V6 and I now have almost 50K miles on it...only problem so far is a rattle in the catalytic converter that dodge is replacing for free tomorrow....I've had it for about 8 months when it had 36K miles on it...loved it since the day i took it off the lot.. Chris DeCrease 97 Dak 3.9 Sport 5-sp 3"Body Lift 33"BFG TA ko's |
| Bernd GenIII 1/08/2001 10:14:53 | RE: Which is the better year? IP: Logged Message: Warden, With any used vehicle, you may have problems that event he dealer didn't know about. (Previous owner may have abused the vehicle.) The only thing that I could recommend before actually purchasing the vehicle is to get the VIN# and run it through: http://www.carfax.com. This way, you will at least know some sort of history on the vehicle. Also, ask the dealer for the previous owners name and info...sometimes, if they're really helpful, they will give it to you. That's my $0.02 worth on the used car subject. ;) Bernd D. Ratsch 1997 Dodge Dakota SLT Supercharged w/Nitrous |
| WardenJ ProspectiveBuyer 1/08/2001 23:31:50 | RE: Which is the better year? IP: Logged Message: I understand that, but I mean with all the well known (or common) problems with the two years. (ball joints, driveline, etc..) which would be the better bet. Or does it not really matter so long as I keep from late 97, early 98. Thanks, and I really appreciate the advice. |
| Bernd GenIII 1/09/2001 01:06:03 | RE: Which is the better year? IP: Logged Message: I'd stick with the earlier years. Main reason being is that about a good majority of the people have turned their trucks into the dealer for service and (more than likely) most of the problems have been fixed. Bernd D. Ratsch 1997 Dodge Dakota SLT Supercharged w/Nitrous |
| chris GenIII 1/09/2001 21:27:36 | RE: Which is the better year? IP: Logged Message: I'd get one that you can afford to add an extended warrenty to... Chris DeCrease 97 Dak 3.9 Sport 5-sp 3"Body Lift 33"BFG TA ko's |
| Hey Dodge Dakota JOIN HERE 1/25/2003 15:34:12 | RE: Which is the better year? IP: Logged Message: Hello |
| 97dakotasport Dodge Dakota JOIN HERE 1/26/2003 00:03:38 | RE: Which is the better year? IP: Logged Message: I Have a 97 dak cc and I haven't had a single problem with it so far, I bought it used at 48k and i'm at 58k now. It was manufactured may 97. |
| Chuk Dodge Dakota JOIN HERE 2/02/2003 15:44:25 | RE: Which is the better year? IP: Logged Message: On this subject, I can only speak for this particle truck but I have 250,000 ks on mine ( man/6-98) so far other than brakes, oil change's and regular maintenance, tires etc, this is still a super truck. I need to do the tranny over as she's startin to drop out of overdrive and slidin into third, i suspect a soft kit and seals will see another 250,000.00 and no she's not for sale I just love drivin her thats my .02s worth...Oh yah she's a 98 Sport 4X4 club and an easy ride... |
| Derek Dodge Dakota JOIN HERE 1/31/2011 07:41:13 | RE: Which is the better year? IP: Logged Message: I recently just bought a 97 an within the first two weeks had to replace the timing chain an gears. When i bought it i could hear it rattleing but i bought it anyway so i got the garage bill two days ago cuz the job looked to difficult to do myself anyway it was like $800.00 which i figure is worth it to make it last longer but i really didnt plan on droppin that much money on it within the first two weeks of owning it. Other then that i love it. I love the mid size of it. Not to big an not crammed. |
| Dennis Dodge Dakota JOIN HERE 2/02/2011 11:38:07 | RE: Which is the better year? IP: Logged Message: I recently bought a 1997 V8 automatic with all the packages which I bought knowing it needed a lot of work. I had an issue with the check engine light, but that is resolved and it's all fixed up now and I am very happy with it. Runs clean and quiet, gets the top end of the mpg (sucky I know but the top end is better than any other end) I wouldn't hesitate recommending this year and modal to anyone. |
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