1998 Dodge Dakota Slt Extended Cab 5.2l New Clutch Cat More 5 Speed Runs Great! on 2040-cars
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States
Body Type:Extended Cab Pickup
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:318Cu. In. V8 GAS OHV
Fuel Type:GAS
For Sale By:Private Seller
Make: Dodge
Model: Dakota
Trim: SLT Extended Cab Pickup 2-Door
Options: 4-Wheel Drive
Safety Features: Anti-Lock Brakes, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag
Drive Type: 4WD
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Power Locks, Power Windows
Mileage: 193,800
Exterior Color: Red
Interior Color: Gray
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Number of Cylinders: 8
hi and thnx. I have always been a pretty big Mopar fan, and I love the tough as nails 318 V8. had one in an 1973 Barracuda, 2 dodge rams and a Jeep back in 1997. they simply run great when taken care of. put that motor in front of a 5 speed OD tranny, small pickup and throw in 4WD, you are good to go ~!~
I like the Dakotas, too. way cooler than the full size Ram, makes a chevy S-10 look silly (no offense, chevy is a good truck but way cramped) and forget a ford ranger (too small, fine vehicle, though). Dakotas are especially good for around town and getting stuff done, and not bad on gas. Chrysler sold a ton of these, and for good reason. they do just the right job; but rarely do you find a clean, older, truck and with a 5 speed ( and 4X4 )... just none around...
this truck simply runs great. new cat convertor, new muffler, average or above interior, good body and panels, great engine, tranny, full power, windows, locks, tilt, horn, wipers, lights, gauges, cloth, dash, radio (CD flip), 5 passenger and more. it is all there. runs and drives great, takes off like a freight train, handles well, stops strong at will, steers straight and is basically rattle and noise free. how or why... but this truck is looking to just keep going.
aside from the recent exhaust work, I just paid the bill on a new clutch, throw out bearing, fly wheel recon and transaxle seal. about $1000 repairs just done at my mechanic's shop. this was done on his recommendation as the clutch was grabbing poorly and slipped under throttle in higher gears. I am looking at this fire-engine red Dakota to go the next 50,000 miles. hoping to get back above the cost of repairs and whatever we all do here. bid and buy with confidence, I took every reasonable precaution.
please see all photos carefully. they are all the good and bad I can fit in. remember, this is an older truck with hi-miles, not perfect. interior shows some light signs of wear and use, there may be a bump, scuff, small dent, bed-liner is only partial, stereo is an upgrade aftermarket, tires do show signs of wear but normal and even, truck would benefit from a detail. please note the zero rust and or corrosion under panels and frame, excellent shape.
hey, around town, at the home depot, moving stuff or just cruising down the highway at 70 mph, a pleasure to be in and flipping through the gears. please email or call, or... just stop by and take a drive. truck is as shown and at my home. clean title, truck, key(s), bill of sale, you are all set. drive it home if you want.
j. bettes
805 Clinton ave
Bridgeport, CT 06604
203.345.4470 home office and fax
203.258.3356 cell anytime
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