[blackohio]

I had a '99 Dakota and it was reliable. My buddy Tim's Dakota has 250X miles and its been issue free. Once my wheels sell i'll get a bit more serious about it.

 

[dan-o]

Mine needed a new rear end, transfer case, rebuilt front end and front hubs before 100k.
But I made the mistake of thinking I could work it like a truck.

 

[blackohio]

Tim works his over. Pro snow photog with sleds. I think experiences on anything vary drastically.

 

[wiscodh]

pdx worked so wonderfully for me last time aside from meeting you, love.

cant wait to dock this weekend

 

[jimmydean]

Stay as far away from a Dakota as possible, unless the other option is an S10, then by all means, get the Dakota.

The only thing worse than the Dakota is the ugly sister Durango. All the fail of the Dakota without a bed.

 

[rideit]

cant wait to dock this weekend

That sounds kinky

 

[blackohio]

The only thing worse than the Dakota is the ugly sister Durango. All the fail of the Dakota without a bed.

I quite like the 99-00 Dakota 4.8 with the flares and 4 doors. SLT 4x4 model.

Mine I drove for a little over a year, bought with 110K. No services required at all. Sold with 160K. I was living in south OC and dating a girl in Van Nuys at the time so I spend alot of highway time in it. Thats been my only truck and aside from it being thirsty it was great.

 

[stevew]

RR shorty in denver

RRLWB

 

[JohnE]

Just ordered a Dodge 1500 Express for delivery Stateside...stand by for silliness.

 

[blackohio]

still awaiting on either car or wheels to sell before pulling the trigger.

 

[Leppah]

Did you ever end up getting anything different?

You could always get a bay window camper if you want a project car AND something to take camping. ;0)

I actually joined the ranks of the air cooled vw's just about a year ago now. Been working on it. Got some wheels a few months ago, lowered it almost 9 inches. Doing lots of little things to it. It's a fun little thing. Wanted one for about 15 years.