Need advice on buying used Dakota, what engine to avoid?
#41
That is great news on the 4.7 liter. I have been reading some great reviews on this engine. It's relaxing to hear these great stories about reliability! I tend to be the **** shopper when buying used cars. I am the guy checking CarFax and all hunched up under the hood when test driving one. I have actually walked away from deals (individual sellers), when I request that the engine is cold when I go to view it, and to get there and the engine is hot and had obviously been drive :-(
Most used cars that I have bought didn't have reliable maintenance records, but then again I always hunted for the cheapest deal, and never bat an eye at dropping a transmission for rebuild, or yanking an engine for a rebuild...but you are right, it helps to know if the owner at least took it in for the free TSB's...especially when it comes to the safety parts (SRS, Seats, Seat Belts...)
Most used cars that I have bought didn't have reliable maintenance records, but then again I always hunted for the cheapest deal, and never bat an eye at dropping a transmission for rebuild, or yanking an engine for a rebuild...but you are right, it helps to know if the owner at least took it in for the free TSB's...especially when it comes to the safety parts (SRS, Seats, Seat Belts...)
#42
LOL, very true! Some folks just don't understand why I would want to see the fluid levels at "cold" versus at "hot", but then again most folks are like us :-)
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#44
I am weighing the options, if possibly talking it down to 1500, then I might be game for it.