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larrybuck · 07-11-2011, 10:30 PM

I used to have a '92 Dodge Dakota that got 37-38mpg during the warmer part of the year.

That is never going over 55mph, with admittingly light loads, but with a cab flush canopy, or truck cap; whatever its called in your neck of the woods.

Make sure its the 2.5 4 cyl. w 5spd. The V-6's most common in the early to mid '90's were not as reliable,

This truck is not too small; not too big! No new vehicle depreciation, prices should be very reasonable!

I used it as a courier vehicle on the job about 300miles a day/5 days a week for about 4 years. I put 394,000 miles on it with only tires and shock replacements. Finally, after out of work service, I had to replace the radiator after 5 years.

Very, very reliable!!!

Trailers are good and cheap too! You don't have to pay INSURANCE on one!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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larrybuck Master EcoModder Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: sw Washington (state), a little north of Vancouver Posts: 1,142 Thanks: 295 Thanked 111 Times in 82 Posts	I used to have a '92 Dodge Dakota that got 37-38mpg during the warmer part of the year. That is never going over 55mph, with admittingly light loads, but with a cab flush canopy, or truck cap; whatever its called in your neck of the woods. Make sure its the 2.5 4 cyl. w 5spd. The V-6's most common in the early to mid '90's were not as reliable, This truck is not too small; not too big! No new vehicle depreciation, prices should be very reasonable! I used it as a courier vehicle on the job about 300miles a day/5 days a week for about 4 years. I put 394,000 miles on it with only tires and shock replacements. Finally, after out of work service, I had to replace the radiator after 5 years. Very, very reliable!!! Trailers are good and cheap too! You don't have to pay INSURANCE on one!!!!!!!!!!!!!