spankis Posted August 4, 2011 Report Share Posted August 4, 2011 (edited) 1997 Dodge Dakota Extended Cab 5.2L V8, Automatic Transmission, Selectable 2HI/4HI/4LO 4 wheel drive Power Windows/Locks/Cruise Control Tilt Wheel AC/Heat both work great Sliding Rear window, factory drop in bedliner + included rubber bed mat 273,8XX miles $2300 obo My dad bought the truck from a friend in 2001, when it had 75,000 miles on it. It was his daily driver until 2007, when he bought a new car and I started driving it. It's been my primary vehicle for the last ~3 years or so, because my Stealth seems to always need some kind of work. The truck has never sat for any period of time, somebody has always been driving it, and as a result it's in great shape for all the miles it has on it. It's VERY clean overall, especially inside, and the only real rust is a 4 inch spot below the driver's side taillight and some on the front bumper (very common location on Dakotas). Sadly it was also dented on the passenger rear side of the bed about 3 weeks ago thanks to my mother's car.... or it would be in even better shape. If I was to keep it, I planned on having dent wizard or somebody push it out, but I'll leave that up to the next owner. As you can see the clearcoat is starting to peel on the hood and roof, probably because it's black and has always been parked outside. The rest of the paint is in good shape though, and the rear bumper was replaced last year thanks to somebody rear-ending me in traffic last year. It's been maintained well, with religious oil changes, and generally repairing anything as necessary. Mechanically the truck really needs nothing, and truly EVERYTHING works on the truck except the tape deck, which is jammed. The transmission was rebuilt last year by Rushman Automotive, and it shifts great, better than it ever did according to my dad. The rear diff was rebuilt at around 200k miles, and only because it had started to get noisy. The motor has never been opened up, but it did get valve cover gaskets last year, and a new timing chain just a couple months ago. There are dozens of new parts on the truck though, and I may add a list of everything that comes to mind later. The muffler rusted loose last year, so I replaced it with a stainless muffler out of an SSS mustang exhaust I had. Then this spring the catalytic converter needed replaced, so I replaced it with a Magnaflow high flow cat. As a result it's louder than stock but doesn't sound bad at all. The better flowing cat actually helped mileage too, so the truck gets an honest 16mpg with my driving routine, which is probably about 75% highway. I'm uploading some running/startup videos so you can hear it - I'll add them once they're done. The only reason I'm getting rid of the truck is because I get a work truck with my new job, and my Stealth is up to daily driver condition again. If you come see/drive the truck, you will be surprised by how well it runs and how clean it really is. Pics (started raining as I took them) http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x33/spankis/Dakota%20Pics/IMG_0718.jpg http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x33/spankis/Dakota%20Pics/IMG_0696.jpg http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x33/spankis/Dakota%20Pics/IMG_0697.jpg http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x33/spankis/Dakota%20Pics/IMG_0703.jpg http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x33/spankis/Dakota%20Pics/IMG_0701.jpg http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x33/spankis/Dakota%20Pics/IMG_0714.jpg http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x33/spankis/Dakota%20Pics/IMG_0713.jpg http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x33/spankis/Dakota%20Pics/IMG_0706.jpg Thanks for looking, I'll post video links once they're uploaded. Edited August 7, 2011 by spankis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spankis Posted August 4, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2011 Videos are done uploading... Cold Start: Warm Idle + Walkaround: Light Revs: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Last_in Posted August 4, 2011 Report Share Posted August 4, 2011 That interior is clean! GLWS, too bad I already got a winter beater for this year. If you don't have luck locally, or on here. You could try Dakota-Durango. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spankis Posted August 4, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2011 That interior is clean! GLWS, too bad I already got a winter beater for this year. If you don't have luck locally, or on here. You could try Dakota-Durango. Yea thanks man, I think I was a member a while back. I'll have to see if I can recall my account info. Also, the truck will come with a Haynes manual and any oil filters/air filters/other parts I still have for it. This truck has become a legend among my buddies and family members, as far as how trusty it's always been. It's never left me stranded ever, and always starts right up first turn. The starter was replaced in the last couple years as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spankis Posted August 5, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2011 Bump... Am I asking too much here? I had a hard time pricing it, because NADA, edmunds, and kbb are all over the place. Make offers guys seriously, my driveway is lookin like a dealership. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Brian Posted August 5, 2011 Report Share Posted August 5, 2011 I'd buy that thing tomorrow if I could get rid of my suv. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KillJoy Posted August 5, 2011 Report Share Posted August 5, 2011 PM sent. KillJoy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRTurbo04 Posted August 5, 2011 Report Share Posted August 5, 2011 Bump... Am I asking too much here? I had a hard time pricing it, because NADA, edmunds, and kbb are all over the place. Make offers guys seriously, my driveway is lookin like a dealership. no its not too high.. if u can hold onto it till fall time this will go quickk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spankis Posted August 5, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2011 I'd buy that thing tomorrow if I could get rid of my suv. Yea I've had some interest from guys at work too, but they all want me to give it away. PM sent. KillJoy PM replied. no its not too high.. if u can hold onto it till fall time this will go quickk I'd really prefer not to, starts to look pretty hillbilly at the house, not to mention juggling around who's leaving first and shit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spankis Posted August 7, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2011 (edited) Alrighty, so $2300, DO IT. Now also featured on craigslist... bring on the crazies. Edited August 7, 2011 by spankis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spankis Posted August 8, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2011 Bump. Come check it out, I'm available evenings after 5:30. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spankis Posted August 9, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2011 I'm pretty surprised at the lack of interest... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spankis Posted August 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2011 Bump again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otis Nice Posted August 10, 2011 Report Share Posted August 10, 2011 Wish my 97 was that clean. GLWS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spankis Posted August 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2011 Pending sale tomorrow, to a guy I work with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otis Nice Posted August 10, 2011 Report Share Posted August 10, 2011 Let me know. Little brother might be interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tindall2006 Posted August 11, 2011 Report Share Posted August 11, 2011 Might be pretty interested and I have cash... Only problem is I am in alabama and might have to have my dad come get it (he lives about 1 hour away from Cbus) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spankis Posted August 11, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2011 I should know this evening, I'll let you guys know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spankis Posted August 13, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2011 Sold. Mods can lock. It went to a friend at work, but it was still sad to see it go . 11 years and 200,000 miles will do that I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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