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Anthony
Dodge Dakota
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6/21/2003
23:11:31
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Hey guys.
I'm considering buying a 1997 V6 Dodge Dakota, and I have a question about mileage. It has 99k miles (158k km's or so), seems to run great, looks great, has no major problems.
I'm just wondering if the mileage is a little too high. How long do these bad boys usually last before they start having major problems? At 100k miles will she still have alot of life left in her? Thanks in advance :).
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J and J Auto
Dodge Dakota
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6/21/2003
23:48:13
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I have seen a lot of Dakotas and Rams with over
200,000 and still running strong.
I just bought a 1990 Dak 4X4 with 214,000 on it
for my next buildup.
It burns about a quart of oil every 3000 miles
and the oil preasure is a little low at idle but
no knocks or noses in the motor.
I would go for it.
They are very tuff little trucks and I am sure as
we all did you will fall in love with it.
Also very reliable trucks
Larry
J&J Auto
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93 DakSport
Dodge Dakota
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6/22/2003
02:38:24
| RE: Buying a Dakota, Mileage Question.
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those v6's won't die..my 93 has about 180,000 burns NO OIL!!!and has more than enough balls to mess with Monte Carlo ss's....its a good deal...avg miles for these trucks on these post are around 15-20k a year..so u fall right in there
the only major pain i had was a radiator that overheated and a starter and battery...not too bad
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JoesDak
Dodge Dakota
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6/22/2003
02:48:19
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Hey sport,what size engine do you have and what kind of mods do u have?
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93 DakSport
Dodge Dakota
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6/22/2003
02:58:47
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i have a 3.9 Automatic 4spd/OD with 3.55 in rear a 14 inch chrome open air filter housing...180 stat...4 row radiator..synthetic lube in EVERYTHING..GETTING BUCKETS this week..custom painted grill..bumper with foglight cutouts..doin the measuring later 2day..cutting tonite..airdam with fogs off a 95..painted mirrors to match truck..gutted converter..high output fuel pump..Bosch platinum plugs...not really alot of mods in my book..just sensible upgrades...oil gets changed every 3000 and i use NOTHING BUT 92 OCTANE OR HIGHER..NO MATTER WHAT THE COST..burns NO OIL..just take care of it and it will take care of you
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JoesDak
Dodge Dakota
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6/22/2003
03:06:06
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What kind of monte carlo ss are you beating?My buddy has a 87 ss no major mods and i can't keep up with him at all.He has about 200hp and thats not much more then mine and i could keep up with my other buddys t-bird super coupe better then his.I would like to know how you are doing it.
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93 DakSport
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6/22/2003
03:34:43
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take care of the motor!!!oil changes and synthetic and buy 92 or higher octane..make sure you clean the injectors every so often and get good plugs wires and cap/rotor..but i think the air filter helps some too...way better than stock for breathing...also go synthetic in everything
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JoesDak
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6/22/2003
04:59:06
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I will if i deside if im keeping my truck.Not really sure whats going to happen.If i do get another car my dad will take the dakota.Thanks for the tips tho
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