4cyl Dokota?

[jdrumstik]

i'm in the market for a used truck. Im on a bit of a budget and I've run into quite a ew 5-speed 4cly dokotas. My concern is that the dokata seems to have a larger body than Rangers or S-10s and I'm worried that the 4cly might be a drag.

Granted I don't need something incredibly fast, but thats not to say that my gas pedal is pushed to the floor most of the time when I drive.

So is ther 4cly pretty crappy? Or with some simple mods, like an Air Intake and so forth is it decent?

[BleedDodge]

No. Try one and you'll see right away how dead they are.

I believe a six cylinder makes sense in a truck that size.

[ROLLIN HEAP]

I have a 1998 4cyl dakota xt-cab, (124,xxx miles currently). as far as gas mileage, you really do not get any better than the 3.9 v6 does, and yes the 4-banger is a little sluggy, however,it is also a good little engine that is easy to work on and not that bad on parts,I have replaced the timing belt,exhaust manifold gasket,plug&wires,drive belts,radiator and distributer. All repair have been simple and realitivly easy, If I had a choice I would rather have the v6 but when the price is right it is worth a second look!