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JLW
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10/21/2001
18:56:08

Subject: Just bought a 88 dakota v6 4x4 ques...
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I bought it for the winter so i could take my car off the road, and so i could have a little fun in the mud & snow;-) But my question is, it has 150,000 miles on it, it runs good, and doesn't leak or burn any oil, so how long do these engines usually last, should i be weary or are they usually pretty strong in this respect? I got a pretty good deal on it so im not too worried either way but i was curious. Thanks a lot for any responses, im sure ill be back w/ more question soon, thansk again.

-Jason



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10/21/2001
19:12:23

RE: Just bought a 88 dakota v6 4x4 ques...
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My 2WD 1991 with a 2.5 engine has 170,000 miles on it and is going strong in daily service. Has leaking seals, but the power is still there and it doesn't burn much oil.



visitor
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10/21/2001
19:13:47

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How much did you pay for it and in what kind of shape is the body and the interior?



TigerDak
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10/21/2001
19:28:39

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My 1989 4x4 has now 125,000 miles and runs as strong as ever...



JLW
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10/21/2001
19:32:16

RE: Just bought a 88 dakota v6 4x4 ques...
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The body has no rust, it has a few dings here and there and the clear coat is pealing in a few places. The interior is decent, a few little rips. It also came w/ a bed cap, i paid right under a $1000 for it, i thought i got a pretty good deal, what do u think? thanks again.



visitor
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10/21/2001
20:03:53

RE: Just bought a 88 dakota v6 4x4 ques...
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>under a $1000 for it, i thought i got a pretty good deal, what do u think?

If it's mechanically sound you got a good deal. You have room to put another thousand in it to bring it up to snuff and still feel good.



Spyder343
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10/21/2001
20:07:58

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My '89 V6 4x4 has 210,000 miles on it. No problems whatsoever. Started modding it at 206,000, and it really gets up and goes now! You got a great deal in my opinion!



DAK
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10/21/2001
21:03:18

RE: Just bought a 88 dakota v6 4x4 ques...
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I traded my 88 dak for a 2000,The 88 had 143k on it and never leaked or used any oil,One problem I did have to fix was a little plate in or under the distributer,It won't show up if you hook it up to comp, It just won't run, good luck with your truck



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