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would you buy this truck - 3/4/2008 12:39:26 PM    dolfans   Posts: 55 Joined: 6/24/2004 Status: offline i have found a 89 dakota 3.9 long bed for $600.00.the reverse is out of it and the paint is peeling and it is a 2 tone blue.the rt door has been replaced and the inside is tan(ugly to me) and not sure about a/c.for a trans rebuild it is between $800.00-1200.00.i want a dakota and all i have found is expensive.the paint i am not worried about bc i may take a bodyshop class so i can work on it there.thanks Post #: 1

RE: would you buy this truck - 3/4/2008 1:01:23 PM    Truck Dude Posts: 381 Joined: 12/25/2007 Status: offline did he say why the reverse took a dump? (because you dont wanna rebiuld it and have the same problem happen)  how many miles on the engine? why did he have to replace the door?  not trying to sound like an a-hole, im just asking so more people can help you and to try to help you avoid a POS. _____________________________ 1996 Dodge Dakota 4x4 extended cab 5.2 V8 - muffler delete http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2975410 (in reply to dolfans) Post #: 2

RE: would you buy this truck - 3/4/2008 1:03:38 PM    Truck Dude Posts: 381 Joined: 12/25/2007 Status: offline btw..im not saying the truck is a POS, cause i know many guys bought their trucks for 400 and are still runnin great..sorry if i made it sound that way. _____________________________ 1996 Dodge Dakota 4x4 extended cab 5.2 V8 - muffler delete http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2975410 (in reply to Truck Dude) Post #: 3

RE: would you buy this truck - 3/4/2008 5:35:08 PM    wink2873 Posts: 751 Joined: 10/15/2006 Status: offline i bought mine in perfect running condition for 400$, there's no sense in buying a 600$ truck and then spending 1,000 to rebuild the transmission.  just my .02 _____________________________ 88 dakota 3.9 5-speed RC. stock 2001 dakota 3.9 auto CC AIRAID CAI Dynomax 3" superturbo catback Hughes Stage one intake manifold NGK's with minor ignition work 5.9 TB 180Tstat Next: 4:10's W/LSD, 1.7rr's 2003 Harley Wide Glide, loud (in reply to Truck Dude) Post #: 4

RE: would you buy this truck - 3/5/2008 11:11:04 AM    jonnymagnum Posts: 4592 Joined: 9/4/2005 From: ontario, canada Status: offline I only paid $900 for my 90 and it only has 170,000kms and  is in really good shape.  I wouldnt pay more then 400 for that truck _____________________________ 05 dodge ram daytona RCSB 4x4 hemi #5212 99 dakota 4x4 318 - sold 88 dakota 2wd 3.9 90 dakota 2wd 3.9 rcsb 5speed 93 jeep grand cherokee 4x4 www.dakotaramwire.c (in reply to wink2873) Post #: 5

RE: would you buy this truck - 3/13/2008 3:15:00 PM    Nicegy525   Posts: 304 Joined: 6/25/2007 Status: offline got my '90 for $400. engine and transmission ran fine, just needed some tune up stuff and a couple gaskets replaced.  Ive had it for two years and it still runs great.  dont pay more than $400 for that truck and expect to be putting a lot of time and money into it. (in reply to jonnymagnum) Post #: 6

RE: would you buy this truck - 3/14/2008 10:13:39 AM    iraqvet   Posts: 119 Joined: 9/3/2007 Status: offline I've also see a bad torque converter cause the reverse to fail...maybe an easier fix than you think, but I'd take it to a reputable transmission shop for a second opinion if you are serious about the truck  (in reply to Nicegy525) Post #: 7

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