I recently bid on and won this eBay auction for a '98 Dodge Dakota:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=6196&viewi tem=&item=110140161121

I wanted a basic truck to use for hauling around building materials, transporting my 4-wheeler, and for use in the crappy snowy weather we get in upstate NY winters.

For some reason he canceled two bids that were over mine, which I find a little strange but he says its because they had less than 5 feedback and didn't contact him.

According to edmunds, $3K is a great price for a '98 SLT V8 4x4 with 100K miles. Sure its got some paint problems, I'm not too concerned about cosmetics. But does anyone here who knows more about Dakotas know if I might be looking at trouble? I'm a little concerned about his statement that the exhaust "leaks a little." Would my best bet be to take the truck into a dealer for a full inspection before handing over the cash? Any other advice anyone has? I've never owned a Dakota before, or any Dodge for that matter. And yes, I know I should have asked these quesetions before bidding, but I honestly never thought I would win the auction. I figured a truck like that would go for at least $3500-$4000.

Thanks!

 

Whats up man . Ya that should definately be the first thing you do , make sure they look over the whole truck . if that turns out good though thats a good deal for a great truck . i love my truck it got me through 3 feet of snow without any problems numerous times this weinter

 

I had a 99 SLT, 4X4 and loved it,, it had the magnum V8 and that motor was bullett prof...


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that small exhaust leak maybe a snapped header bolt, i believe it's a common issue, other than that, check the basics, fluid leaks, repair orders, etc on it