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Micah
Dodge Dakota
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2/02/2004
23:07:46
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I was wondering if any of you guys had some pro's and con's for this 98 dakota im about to buy but not quite sure. It is a SLT 3.9 v6 manual 4X4 w/ 81k mi. Bed liner, towing pkg, alloy wheels, wide off road tires, 4 wheel abs. Looks really nice. Just wondering your opinions on 98's like this and is $9895.00 a good price? Thanks
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GB2000
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2/02/2004
23:32:07
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http://www.kbb.com - Kelley Blue Book
Look up the value there.
Josh
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Micah
Dodge Dakota
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2/02/2004
23:58:25
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Yeah i did that. It came out to about $10,000. I was kinda just looking for personal (yet professional) opinions. Maybe like downfalls to 98's that arent advertised?
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New Dak owner
Dodge Dakota
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2/03/2004
01:00:56
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Well I just got a 99 V6 3.9L 4X4 Ext Cab. Bed liner, tonneau cover, alloy wheels, 100,000 miles, Sport. Realy clean truck. I paid $8,000 for it. I personaly think I got a realy good deal I just hope it doesn't bite me in the a$$!
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dont
Dodge Dakota
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2/03/2004
01:24:28
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get a 4x4 v6, thats way to heavy for the motor, it will b terriable
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Spiller
Dodge Dakota
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2/03/2004
02:54:53
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That's not true. Just don't expect to be able to tow too much and don't expect it to drive like a sports car. IMHO towing heavy loads in a 4x4 is way too hard on the drive train anyway.
One thing about buying a used 4x4 anything. It's easy to really mess up the t-case and it's expensive to fix. I think it's fair to say that many folks don't know how or when to properly use the 4WD. I'd take it to a good independent mechanic and have it checked over. At the price you would be paying your only $105.00 short of $10,000 so the truck should be in very good to excellent shape both mechanically and appearence wise.
Don't be afraid to walk away because a 4x4 that's been rode hard and put away wet can be a really dicey proposition. Also, have the lower and upper ball joints checked out. My 97 4x4 ate lowers like they were gummy bears. Ball joints are a weak point on G3 Dakotas.
Remember there's always a better deal somewhere so don't be afraid to walk. It's not like there's a shortage of used Dakotas.
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