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buying a 2000 - 5/2/2008 6:37:15 PM    Gillygalen   Posts: 13 Joined: 3/21/2007 Status: offline I'm going up on this sun to look at a 2000 2WD with the 3.6L.  Is there any problems anybodys found that I should watch for.  I'm very mechanical so I know what stuff is.  Is there anything I should ask him specifically about the truck? Post #: 1

RE: buying a 2000 - 5/2/2008 6:48:29 PM    varsis Posts: 1255 Joined: 10/8/2006 Status: offline quote: ORIGINAL: Gillygalen I'm going up on this sun to look at a 2000 2WD with the 3.6L.  Is there any problems anybodys found that I should watch for.  I'm very mechanical so I know what stuff is.  Is there anything I should ask him specifically about the truck? It's a 3.9. Check the ball joints on the suspension, make sure it shifts good, ect... All the usual to any vehicle buying. I will say this though, if you want a nice truck get a v8, they get about the same millage, except the 5.9L, the 5.2 is very close and about double in power... _____________________________ dakotaramwire.com (in reply to Gillygalen) Post #: 2

RE: buying a 2000 - 5/2/2008 6:54:37 PM    Gillygalen   Posts: 13 Joined: 3/21/2007 Status: offline I own the 5.2 in a 94 but my dads looking a buying a truck now and he doesn't need anything like a v8's power.  So your saying check the ball joints and the other steering parts then.  its an automatic.  So theres nothing specific on these trucks to look out for. < Message edited by Gillygalen -- 5/2/2008 7:25:10 PM > (in reply to varsis) Post #: 3

RE: buying a 2000 - 5/2/2008 8:57:42 PM    ZANGADO   Posts: 10 Joined: 4/29/2008 Status: offline I have a 2000 4x4 with the 3.9L since new,I have had not 1 major problem.I only had to replace the air conditionor compressor and alternator & speed sensor,other than that I have the original battery and replaced the usual wear and tear items(brakes,tires,belts,hoses,fluids)& i have 213,000 on it! _____________________________ 2000 std. cab dakota 4x4 3.9 v-6,K&N drop in,Flow master 40,KYB shocks,Kuhmo 31/10.50/15,Hella lights (in reply to Gillygalen) Post #: 4

RE: buying a 2000 - 5/3/2008 2:22:38 PM    01dakv686   Posts: 90 Joined: 7/10/2006 Status: offline even if you don't need the power of the v8 i would still get it. Especially since its close in gas mileage. i have an 01 3.9 and it sucks. It has no power. i wish i had a v8 in it. (in reply to ZANGADO) Post #: 5

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