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Old Mar 28, 2011 | 12:06 PM
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Lets see how this rolls... Midnight and EricEmery already voiced their opinions via text to let me know they hate me.

I got rid of the Dakota..and got 07 Nissan Xterra. Which this weekend we just got back from taking it to Seattle and the Tri Cities, it averaged 18 to 22 mpg's. Which on the trucks good day was 16-18, even if I did replace all the parts I listed below.

I just couldnt see myself putting the money in to my truck to keep it in good shape to not get the money back when I went to sell it or trade it in later.

Tires, Ball Joint, Roters, Plugs, Wires, 02 Sensors (4), Exhaust Leak, Thats what I knew was bad.. granted I did have great luck with the truck, but I felt my luck was about to run out.

All and all, I think I did the right thing, it pulls the boat like we need has plenty of room for the fam and or passengers. Plus it has a smaller engine with more power then the truck did while getting better mpgs.
 

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Old Mar 28, 2011 | 12:21 PM
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just kidding. glad your happy with the new vehicle. post some pics if you want. good luck in the future.
 
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Old Mar 28, 2011 | 12:33 PM
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sweet, i would love to see some pics dude!
 
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Old Mar 28, 2011 | 01:39 PM
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You're dead to me.
 
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Old Mar 28, 2011 | 01:45 PM
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Oh I also forgot it needed new tires too...

I'm going to try and get some pics tonight. Normally the first day I get a auto I take pics, this time I was way too busy.
 
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Old Mar 28, 2011 | 02:34 PM
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oh btw ive replaced much more crap than you and i still have my truck
pcm, front driveshaft, all break components, shocks, engine, headgasket
 
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Old Mar 28, 2011 | 03:18 PM
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^^^^ veteran
 
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Old Mar 28, 2011 | 03:31 PM
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i knew i forgot something. fuel pump.

thanks blaze.
 
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Old Mar 28, 2011 | 06:28 PM
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So I will also be getting rid of these... They do need cleaned which I will do.. Feel free to pm me with some offers and who ever gets my interest will win em.

Tails Gone..
 

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Old Mar 29, 2011 | 12:02 AM
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the dakota i am buying has the same ones, they look amazing when on the truck ... just saying!
 
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