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[@CarWizard]

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[@lylezink1518]

What happen to Daniel son? We like his input on your you tubes also.

[@ChrisPatrick-q6k]

@@lylezink1518 I'm sure he's fine, I'll pray 4 him if U will?

[@kurtzxcvb3481]

Just an FYI forged carbon not fractured carbon

[@jwenting]

give one company all your personal information to do with as they wish, then pay them as well. What could possibly go wrong!

[@tim3172]

Hocking BetterHelp, a "therapy" service which sells your data to advertisers, while also selling a service to stop people from exposing your personal info. Genius.

[@Xplasma1]

I'm half amazed to see a 2000 Dakota that's not 7/8ths rusted out by this point.

[@Jaegov]

Fresh paint job should be sus of it maybe NOT being so rust free when it started 🫤

[@JohnDoe-le8fy]

There are still plenty of that era Durango and Dakota's that are in excellent shape rusty wise, mine has almost none in FL it's whole life.

[@Joe-hz1nw]

@@Jaegov needs to take a magnet to the body to see how much bondo there is

[@Jaegov]

@@Joe-hz1nw 👍🏻 but he bought it sight unseen 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@Cmcdaniel4879]

It was rust free when I owned it

[@jaymoney8793]

That’s got to be the cleanest Dakota I’ve ever seen, I never thought I’d say that.

[@baileyrutherford9002]

I know right, I'm not even big into trucks but that thing looks clean asf

[@georgejames6376]

Full of filler

[@yourdeliverydriver.]

I completely agree with you this is the most beautiful 2nd gen I've seen

[@lastotallyawesomebleach204]

I was thinking the same, it would be worth it to swap the engine.

[@blaakrose]

Thank you for not charging the customer. Very few shops would not charge. Your KZbin channel definitely pays you back to be able to let customers like this go without charging them.

[@nexusyang4832]

Yeah. CarWizard can still get paid to pay Grimes for his time spent on this car by way of the monetization from the video. That’s passing the savings on to the customer as they already are saddled with the bad news.

[@4.7dak]

This guy is a joke, he is spreading fake news to the owner, and all of us…

[@midcenturymodern9330]

The customer is already in a world of pain. The Wizard is a class act. 👍👍

[@4.7dak]

@@midcenturymodern9330 world of pain?😂 all he needs to do is get a 360 short block for around $1000 and put it in

[@scottrobinson-en4bm]

20 years ago I took my Toyota Corolla to a local garage about a vibration in the transmission. Two guys looked it over for an hour and couldn't find anything and didn't charge me. That honesty worked and I have been taking all my cars there ever since. Honest pays.

[@travyboy5947]

I had a 2001 Dakota that I LOVED, I did all kinds of work to it, new transmission, new battery, had plans to replace all the speakers and audio equipment, new intake manifold gaskets, new headlights, etc. it caught fire while I was trying to replace exhaust manifold gaskets and insurance didn't want it on the road anymore. It was a V6 manual and even though it was slow it was probably the best vehicle I've owned so far

[@KrashTWazo]

My son had the same. He drove for work and dropped 70,000 miles in 2 years. He got rid of it cuz family happened.

[@jerryjcalhoun]

Jaykuda02 I have 3 dakota trucks best i ever had first truck 538,448 miles, 2nd truck 377,363, 3rd truck 03 has a carburator holley 650, cam headers, fairbanks shift kit 2500 stall, with the factroy ECM runs 11.89. 167,783. all still have most OEM parts. with the 42RE transmission as for the olive green truck if someone put moly piston rings that can be a problem takes longer for the rings to seat set in, dont like moly ring, always use cast ring.. never failed me. those engine block are great, this trucks are cheap to keep, easy to work on, and parts are plentiful if you need parts.. love my trucks.!

[@tinystar3010]

Those headlight gaps don't look wrong to me. Dodge always had bad gaps back then. We still have our 2000 Dakota Sport crew cab. Same headlight gaps.

[@channell11]

Maybe, but it's a common thing for the cheap aftermarket headlights to not fit well.

[@user-ek5nl1jc4b]

I've had countless sets of aftermarket headlights over the years, they all fit great. ​@@channell11

[@rawimpact]

That’s a beautiful truck despite the problems

[@jenseninterceptors]

Is that right? Good information tinystar!

[@drworo2996]

on dakotas and rams it's common on the 1 piece aftermarket headlights. the factory style multi piece typically fit much better

[@nitroram33]

That's a Mopar M1 2BBL intake with a factory throttle body and fuel rails, so there's not really anything THAT racy on there externally. It appears to be factory cast iron heads, too, but I can't get a great look at that to confirm. The Spintech headers are using port plates so it's definitely the factory port layout. That said, buy a factory 5.9L for $200 for the junkyard and throw the M1 on it and this truck would be back in business and not really any appreciable amount slower than it is now.

[@sik59rt]

💯

[@mickeyfox5]

Yup very stock for sure. The keg intakes suck (oil) those Mopar m1 are much better than stock. I have a Hughes on mine with a Hughes cam and get 20 mpg out of my 99 Rango. Great motors if they are maintained.

[@nitroram33]

@@mickeyfox5 I've had a 2BBL M1, 4BBL M1 (with adapter and 55mm F&B TB) and a kegger on my trucks. A kegger with the belly pan plate fixed is fine for stock 5.9Ls as the cams are tiny and there's no compression. I was getting north of 20MPG (on 93, though) in my '98 CC with a Mopar R/T+10 cam, 1.7 rockers, and the 4BBL M1/F&B combo on a FlyinRyan tune before that engine got pulled to go into another R/T. The bottom end loss on the 4BBL is greatly exaggerated, especially with any sort of cam upgrade.

[@nicholastrawinski]

All I heard was "dont be a pussy, hellcat swap it" That is what you said, right?

[@amg863]

This guy knows his dodge

[@gummybums]

Grimes really brings a new perspective to this channel. This channel is already awesome. It's like watching Batman and Robin

[@GreekPower]

Jody, (the previous owner) of this Dakota is getting DRAGGED in the Dakota groups. Thanks wizard for exposing this!!!!

[@carlito_148]

Jody is a douche and everybody knows it. Dudes name is Jody what do you expect

[@moparmuscledude87]

Not really. Most are laughing at the “Wizard” and his bogus price and him referring everything to “Race” on the truck lol

[@nymsnot_your_mommaz_stream5683]

Name of dakota forums & groups please? I own 2 so I'd like to be included I have a few ?'s I need opinions on. thanks @GreekPower....

[@hank1556]

His name is Jody, he deserves to get dragged

[@michaelcorey9890]

Unless youre an absolute Pro, dont buy stuff from online auctions. Just nonsense.

[@ChrisPatrick-q6k]

Or it's a junker

[@12yearssober]

In my experience with government auctions they tend to be more open and honest about what they are selling. If you ask specific questions and their answers don't match up with reality when you go to pick up you can request your payment back so long as you refuse to take possession.

[@teresawallace747]

Want a Play toy with power just build up 1 yourself because it's gonna cost enough money that way.

[@Bradimus1]

I've always said about auctions in general - people sell things at auction they couldn't sell anywhere else.

[@JBM425]

I would never buy something expensive (over $1,000 or even $500) that I can’t test drive! Even buying something from Shift gives me the chills… I have to buy it to see it?

[@exlimey1417]

Makes you wonder what is under the paint job.

[@buckjones4901]

I was thinking too, how long before the paint peels off and rust bleeds through.

[@nononsenseBennett]

Anyone doing major work to a vehicle should INSIST it be fully documented. This would provide proof that the work was done correctly and provide peace of mind to future buyers of it.

[@jamesplotkin4674]

@@nononsenseBennett From the evidence, so far, I'd expect the history would be one side of one page, in crayon.

[@michelleshaw337]

Lots and lots of bondo ...

[@georgebettiol8338]

@@michelleshaw337 Agree - with the sort of quantities that require a cement mixer to prepare it.

[@remb9614]

All I can say is it’s probably worth fixing because I think these are going to be really valuable in the near future so hopefully they get the value back one way or another like just driving and enjoying it

[@gregorydraghici8955]

Considering the engine is a magnum engine, one option if the engine has to be torn down again is a 408 stroker. I do recall reading comments in the forums on these kits that it unlocks a lot of power with these engines. It is just a stroker kit, but you can also machine the cylinders for more displacement. It depends on how much money the customer wants to put into this truck. Now it is getting harder and harder to find one that isn't all rusted or beat up as these trucks are now 20-plus years old.

[@ExUSSailor]

Buying without having a chance to inspect it first is NEVER a good idea. Anyone can make a car look good in pictures.

[@ExUSSailor]

That is definitely an auction car. Looks beautiful, but, mechanically, held together with spit, and, bailing wire.

[@tim3172]

@@ExUSSailor I think you mean baling wire. Bail is a security deposit. I guess you could wire a security deposit, but I'm not sure that would help.

[@ExUSSailor]

@@tim3172 Pedantic much?

[@henryhill3778]

ALWAYS See a car before buying it !!! I THOUGHT I bought a deal of the century for $7,500 "Buy it Now" for my 50th, SITE UNSEEN! I was safe cause of the Ebay Money back Guarantee My wife said "You want it, you deserve it for your birthday!" so I did it! 1970 Nova YENKO edition, Candy apple Red with Black interior with the White Yenko seat treatment inside, off Ebay but was enticing me by an upgrade like a "Corvette 5.7 and a 5 Speed" Looked soooo good in those pictures. I immediately paid for it, then called the guy. He said "You can't buy that car, it's already sold last night!" I freaked, but he assured me I'd get my $ back. He was actually represented by a dealer who was reputable, and I called the Dealer and he was all apologetic and even gave me $100 for the issue. I thought no sweat always another. About a month later, the Dealer called me and said if I still wanted the car, a guy about 5 hrs away in a little town, with a wife and 2 little ones. He was the one who bought it the day before. Sadly he had sold his PERFECT 1970 Nova for the same $7,500 two years before cause of hard times. Now cause he had some cash save up, this was to be his replacement. I met him and he showed me the car. It was a total gutpile! A Mud Bucket waving at you going down the road! The Black interior was originally green and painted over black and would scratch off with fingernail, The carpet was cheap auto carpet from a Building store NOT Custom. The engine had HUGE Misfires and backfires. 5th gear was popping out. The suspension was SHOT! There was Mud dust throughout!!! He said he'd take whatever I would pay within reason. The Dealer got screwed too... He told me that sadly for him, he cut a deal with the guy the day before I bid, and by going around EBAY's Buyer Protection, the buyer had no recourse, and l the Dealer got screwed out of his commission too. There was NOTHING the dealer could do, and could you blame him if he could do something, he didn't? They went behind his back!

[@GMbowtie350]

@@ExUSSailorI wouldn’t say it’s that bad. Other than some stupid aftermarket stuff that can easily be changed it looks like it’s just a clean truck with a bad motor.

[@walkersullivan6201]

What I have found with many auction sites is that even if you tell them what's wrong with it they don't put it on the listing because they know they can get more money. I put a 2005 Ford f450 in the auction with 370,000 miles. It had a 6.0 powerstroke with a cracked head. Only once it got up to temp. did it start burning coolant. Not only that, it had a leaking axle seal, as well as a slipping transmission. Even after writing all of that down when I dropped it off, none of that made it into the listing. Be careful out there folks.

[@AlanReeves-h8y]

You’re a man with a heart for people , goes to show you honesty and integrity is a very strong value , many could take as an example to go forward in life , the prior shop could have benefited from your example , keep up the good that you do , thanks Wizzard

[@noo4pass]

I owned a black 2000 Dakota r/t just like in the picture. Bought it new. The thing was crap. Always replacing brakes, trans issues, bad paint, electrical issues, 9 miles to the gallon on a good day. Never again. That was new.

[@12yearssober]

Why didn't you buy a camry or a mini van?

[@TeksonikAudio]

@@12yearssoberProbably because he wanted a pick up and not a minivan.

[@mbiker345]

Mine was white and the damn door literally fell off. Bad hinges. I wasnt super shocked honestly I mean Detroit cars do this.

[@garykuhn1921]

I had a 4.7 Dakota. I was fixing something every week.

[@BSFJeebus]

what were you expecting from a dodge? that's their business model

[@fredfunk4049]

Bought a 2006 Dodge Dakota laramie 4x4 at a online auction. Was able to start and test drive before bidding. Didn't know the emi module was going out. After putting 1400 into transmission. Still goes into limp mode after first 25 minutes of driving. And staying in that for half a day. Garage I took it to, said computer went off line. I just bought a decent 87 Dakota 4x4 with a 5spd manual. Pretty clean for a Minnesota pickup to replace. Still like to get the 06 right. A 4.7, 4 door, and alot was done to it by previous owner. Fred from Minnesota. Appreciate your videos.

[@patarmitage2250]

The unfortunate consequence of becoming “famous” on KZbin is some folks are intrusive on your life. I’ve been following this channel for a long time and you folks seem very nice. As much as I would love to know more about you and your story. I understand boundaries. That said. Keep up the great work.

[@Dozav7]

If I recall correctly, he used to be a mechanic in the military.

[@joshuagibson2520]

Stock appearing is where its at. I dont like when things are messed with, especially aftermarket lights, wheels, tires, and suspension. Most people should just leave their car alone, but they don't. People have to learn the hard way I guess. ......But it looks cool man!

[@TheWheelinranger]

Not to mention that it's not a factory color on the Dakota R/T

[@Truckminstery]

Your a 5 year old I love aftermarket parts and cars and trucks you can't tell us what to do

[@andregonsalvez9244]

I wouldn't have bought it, it's only original once . Too bad for that person who purchased it and got burned . 😢

[@volvo09]

Yeah, modded cars are a WALK AWAY for me. Those cheezy eBay / amazon headlights and dress up bits show they didn't use quality parts either, huge red flags...

[@chadhaire1711]

we are never told what he paid..might have got it cheap....

[@volvo09]

@@chadhaire1711 true, I would have only offered what I felt the body and interior were worth to me. With heavily modded cars sometimes they do sell for those low prices when no one bites.

[@lovequeen7080]

​@@chadhaire1711EXACTLY. Did he pay $5, $50, $500, $5000, $30,000? Pretty important piece of info to say someone was ripped off or not

[@go4lowcost652]

@@lovequeen7080 Regardless of the price, the purchaser did not get what he thought. He got a beautiful rose with thorns, and we all know what happens to a rose after 1-2 weeks, the thorns are still there. Sad story.

[@tahoefisher5988]

I work at an auction, and some people are not qualified to buy cars at an auction. And every week somebody will buy a stick shift car that they had no idea was a stick shift.

[@georgebettiol8338]

Very amusing. It's even funnier if the new owner is incapable of driving it home.

[@mrmrmrcaf7801]

lol

[@danielcarter5579]

Wow that Dakota looks nice in that green she is super clean, my friends got a 2004, spent its life in PA so it's extremely clean besides paint failing

[@darrensanimalsreptilesfish30]

If you’re just a normal person looking to buy your first enthusiast car my advice is that you’re going to have issues so just relax and expect them. Expect the worst at all times. Do your best to buy a car that has cheaper parts and is close to stock as possible. But understand if you’re buying a 25 year old car with wear and tear it’s going to always need something.

[@raydemos1181]

cd2

[@Truckminstery]

I don't like stock I like modified

[@darrensanimalsreptilesfish30]

@@Truckminstery If you’re know what you’re doing that’s great. A lot of people do not this they should look for a car that’s close to stock

[@Truckminstery]

@@darrensanimalsreptilesfish30 ok

[@stubstub8092]

I dig the truck. Think I’d just look for an engine to swap in it instead of pulling it , sending to a machine shop for a bore and pistons.

[@meddlesome9252]

Wizard always finds a reason to whip out his Teslong and use it

[@gstevens6948]

Oooo… baby…. You’re turning me on… 😂

[@talon262]

"Excuse me while I whip this out..."

[@rossryder944]

And it seems he often finds excuses to refuse to work.

[@aaykay4060]

@@rossryder944that’s his prerogative isn’t it? Why take on a complex task if you’re busy enough with other work? He doesn’t have to and doesn’t want to so he doesn’t it’s that simple, why is it bothering you so much 😂

[@lynxmh]

Love the Grimes action! Such a solid and talented mechanic and a genuine guy. Love Danial San too. Featuring them more is a great thing. I know Daniel had his own channel but both guys deserve a special segment on Car Wizard videos.

[@joshuaryanferguson3702]

I'm starting to love my completely stock 2007 dodge Dakota 6 seater with the 4.7 magnum v8 an 4wd at 215k miles on it

[@Dsrterra]

Let’s give the wizard a like for not charging the customer 👇🏼 he deserves it!

[@ofcourseimfullofit]

We already liked the video. Why do you have a hand in your comment?

[@pootis_69]

@@ofcourseimfullofit john ur old and weird looking

[@zanemalenzi442]

If they’re gonna spend 8 to 10 grand to fix a 360 they might as well modern hemi swap it.

[@Dotir]

And 8 speed trans. It will be fucking cool Hemicota.

[@batsonelectronics]

JEGS sells a stock reman crate engine for $2100. No way it costs over $5k to replace. 8-10K is just a ridiculous number.

[@batsonelectronics]

@@KEIR-STARMER-666 As a retired business owner myself, don't think he is a con, I hope he just doesn't want to mess with it so quoting a high number gets it away from him. I could be wrong but watching for years, don't think I am. I just wanted to point out to others it isn't a 8-10K repair.

[@zeno15sti33]

And I got a different level but I would certainly get it done nicely

[@zeno15sti33]

​@@batsonelectronics Really just depends on who's doing it. Definitely in the ballpark though could you do it cheaper Yeah but look where you're at

[@Dumbass_mechanic]

On the bright side. This truck is a hotrod, and was clearly meant to be someone's hotrod. If it was mine my options would be to 1. Stick a junkyard 5.9 in it, they can be had around here for around $1100. Or else the body and the rest of the truck looks to be worth it, so this would be a prime candidate for someone to LS swap. Hopefully they didn't pay alot for it at the auction

[@kb9oak749]

Modern Hemi Swap.

[@johnb4183]

$2500 ?

[@georgebettiol8338]

Based on the 'nasty' engine work, I would naturally assume similar poor body work that includes 'lots and lots and lots' of Bondo.

[@kingssuck06]

Yea an ls swap would be super simple you could probably get it done for a few grand in a weekend…..

[@Truckminstery]

People you don't understand the car world

[@jamesjones4607]

Get a long block, put the intake on as it looks like the hughes f1 which is a massive upgrade just for reliability over the kegger intake since it doesn't have a plenum gasket

[@benmisner6457]

A good honest mechanic is worth their weight in gold. Very hard to find these days or at all. Thankfully ive found a good one in my home town😊

[@ChiEKKUsama]

The gap is true on all aftermarket headlamps. Dunno why but they all have the wrong dimensions. I ended up going back to OEM with ones i found at the junkyard

[@christopherhendricks4369]

yep.. I've tried different Amazon and eBay ones. nothing fits like OEM

[@BrandonFlint-ro2ns]

It's a Chrysler issue too. I bought new headlights off eBay motors and I wasn't even able to get all the bolts back in as the holes don't line up. I had to leave one out of each side. Definitely take caution when buying new head lamps as they don't always fit perfectly even if they're the exact same as the ones you're replacing.

[@GMbowtie350]

@@BrandonFlint-ro2nsJust because they’re new doesn’t mean they’re OEM. You can buy new parts and body panels from Keystone and still not fit right.

[@BrandonFlint-ro2ns]

@@GMbowtie350 I know that. OEM parts can be hard to get and/or cost an egregious amount of money. I was just pointing out the fact that even if something looks perfect doesn't mean it will be.

[@joelol3692]

Normally the late 90's model Dakotas are great dependable little trucks.

[@jeremyweems4916]

I've never seen one without problems.

[@sik59rt]

@@jeremyweems4916never had a single problem with mine

[@xIronMikex]

Yea I had the cleanest 96 Dakota with the gloss black paint. Last year of the body style before they switched. It was tboned by an idiot and rolled. Engine didn't skip a beat upside down and had to shut it off myself.

[@paulkuras18]

Car wizard thank you for your service to our country as a fellow military mechanic I salute you from Canada

[@510enator]

@7:06 that looks more like a bass knob for aftermarket car amplifier. When Mr wizard popped the hood open you can see the red power wire for a amplifier

[@ThatGuyWithTheRedDakota]

Yeah, these clowns don't know half as much as they wish they did.

[@ScottBryant-wi7gb]

I had a 2002 like this but 4x4. The ball joints had to be replaced 3 times within 36,000 miles. sold it.

[@WastelandWanderer1216]

A better Intake is actually one of the most recommended upgrades you can do. The main thing is that you need to make sure it is compatible with all the sensors your car may have on it's stock intake. I wouldn't personally view a aftermarket intake as a red flag unless it doesn't have any of the OEM sensors going to it.

[@jeremyking3986]

I bought an 03 Buick LeSabre from an 80 year old man, told me it was his wife’s car who passed away. I gave him $2500 for it. I did t think an 80 year old would scam me. Turns out the rear air suspension leaked and is shot, the sunroof leaks when it rains, and there’s oil getting in the coolant which turns it to mud. A mechanic told me not to put another nickel in it, i would have to junk it soon.

[@barrysmith1654]

If you pay 2500 you did not get scammed, you just made a poor choice

[@Loring-b1i]

Your a good man Wizard. You've earned my respect. 🙂👍

[@JS-1983]

I like that unmodified is much better, but colour in that modded one is very nice, but maybe it's only nice thing on that truck. 😄

[@Stretch501st]

So long as the auction house sold the car “AS-IS” and without any warranty (which is likely) not much customer can do. It’s why I would never purchase a house, car or any major purchase online without first doing an inspection. Buyer beware! Be smarter folks.

[@billykidman2091]

I've seen plenty of racing built transmissions and fully assembled racing engines offered with (admittedly comically short and/or restrictive) warranties included.

[@jbonez8846]

Gorgeous truck, over 20 yrs old, grill was colour matched from new. Used engine or reman long block. Still a sweet ride. Not the end of the earth. I would sooner replace an engine that deal with hidden rust

[@Truckminstery]

I absolutely love this truck car wizard doesn't really know the car world

[@jlawlar]

the nice part about these engine they are super cheap and easy to rebuild, you can buy use for 300 or you can just get a short block for 1000 dollar and a long block for 1800 dollars.

[@edwardschmitt5710]

And "just" spend 4 days or $4000 to install it.

[@GMbowtie350]

@@edwardschmitt5710It’s not $4000 to have a motor put in.

[@Velislide]

@@edwardschmitt57104 days? Who’s installing that engine, Hellen Keller? Takes 4 hours.

[@J_Braz_]

Only buy used cars from senior citizens. I bought a 2012 RAM 1500, two door with a 5.7 Hemi. Only had 55k miles. The gentleman was asking for $11.5k and I asked if he would take $10k and he was ok with that. Had it for almost 4 years and not had one issue. Actually I did have to replace the thermostat. Did it myself.

[@RebelJew777]

My second car was a Dodge Dakota. Unfortunately I had it for only 2 weeks, because it got stolen. It was stolen while I was at work at that, by another employee. That employee wrecked it only like a mile up the road. The thief ran a red light and gunned it into the side of a U-Haul truck. Completely totaled my truck, the engine sat on the ground fluids everywhere. Crazier was the engine was crushed some and cracked. Frame obviously was done, the entire front end destroyed. U-Haul truck was done too, at least the cargo area of it. The thief spent about a month in the hospital and then went to jail, 3 years prison and 2 years probation. I miss that truck so much. First one I fully bought on my own and was so happy I bought it on my own. Didn’t need my parents to match what I had. Worked hard, saved up and bought it. Was only 17 at the time. It got stolen the day before my 18th birthday. Bit of my heart, bit of me died with that truck.

[@nickhaines601]

Damn dude that’s a seriously bummer of a story. I’ve had my fair share of bad car luck and it’s always just throws wrench in your life for a while no pun intended

[@lancairw867]

When is Ms Wizard gonna stick with her own channel?? We don’t need her to tell us what seat and speedometer are ?

[@jjohnson2560]

I just forward it waste of data

[@JVHShack]

As soon as I saw the thumbnail, the phrase "polished [fecal matter]" came to mind, especially with the drab olive green color.

[@deadpanduh]

I was convinced for years these rt trucks were deceptively slow. An old friend in high school had one and for whatever reason it was very sluggish. Only years later when i lined up with one with only a exhaust and intake mod in a most available bolt on foxbody 5.0 that they are indeed pretty quick as he pulled away from me 😅

[@exploreraa983]

The customers only real option of he didnt want a shop to restore it is to send that back to the auction.... which is exactly what the auction companies want, they make money from the sale fees. If you are interested in an auction vehicle, have a mechanic go to the lot and inspect it... or only bid on it as a parts car. The cheap cars get much less cheap after fees and shipping.

[@user-neo71665]

That is a junkyard block that they honed and threw in there. I've seen this truck before and know a bit of the backstory. The PO was a prick and got mad at a few of us on a forum. He didn't know what he was doing. Screwed the engine up and flipped it when it didn't run right. Has a fresh paintjob on it because it is full of bondo.

[@uhn100]

I think this proves without a doubt never buy unseen and want service history carfax or car vertical your super nice not charging the customer and we who watch your videos really appreciate this regards Andy Allen.

[@danielpomeroy]

Has anyone out there had a problem like i had. The rear leaf spring hanger bracket broke because of rust.And, the entire left rear panel rusted away. The 4.7 L. engine was good though. Best thing about the truck.

[@zztop7306]

"race cam" "race pistons" Yikes. A master mechanic speaking like this is... Something

[@obeseperson]

Yeah, something good

[@zztop7306]

@@obeseperson sounds like a 17 year old ricer. ? Manleys? Wiseco? Coated? Vale reliefs? Compression ratio? Lift and duration on the cam? Lobe separation?

[@zztop7306]

@@obeseperson sounds like a 15 year old that just played forza for the first time.

[@DakFink]

Not realizing those are the FACTORY dished pistons!! You can't even buy pistons with that weird shaped dish except in a Factory Spec rebuild it.

[@OneWithLogic]

1:26 Definitely bought "Dodge Dakota" headlamp assy's but didn't check the year they were for. Chrysler is notorious for making small edits to their fascias over the years. I had an '04 Stratus that you could put '01-'03 Sebring headlamp assy's into until they updated the Sebring in '04. Same thing on the Town and Country and Caravan, but the other way around

[@wicked59rt]

That's simply a one piece design. My bet is the fender was replaced at some point with something non-oem and the curve is different. Couple that with headlights made in China and it's a recipe for fitment disaster.

[@dingo5208]

My 06 dakota rusted out in 8 years with an anti rust module. That body seems to be in good condition...aside from the engine. Mine was on it's second top end when it went, fixed under warranty. Other than that it was pretty good but mileage was horrendous, more than my 14 Ram 1500 4x4 even though it was a V6 standard. And the first time I towed my boat I knew I messed up in my happiness at having a stick.

[@ofcourseimfullofit]

Never had a Dakota but I love the 5.9. Keep up on the maintenance and they last a very long time. I’ve put almost 300,000 miles on three of them with no major work done other than the intake gaskets.

[@crash_override9435]

I have a 1st gen Durango RT that was a total mess. Three years and too much time & money later, it's tuned with a blower and I couldn't be happier. Most the work was getting it reliable before I even began down the performance path lol. It had everything wrong in the book. Saved from the scrapper and looking mean today!!

[@itzurreaper]

at 7:10 that has nothing to do with a tune. That shows he had a car audio amplifier in the truck. That is a the remote power for said amplifier. Hope that helps.

[@LS1FAN98]

Customer had zero clue what he was buying. "Wanted to go back to stock suspension" LMFAO Guaranteed a lot of love went into this truck before the engine went and last option was to just auction it off and cut losses. The interior was spotless and the paint appears to be the new F8 Green. But thats what you get from purchasing from an auction.

[@soren_prod]

The paint job and wheels work together well. I'd keep it stock but for a modified one it is clean looking

[@Backin48]

I would never do that to someone; one because of my character and two, I believe in Karma.

[@itsdefinitelytrue7600]

When I was in my early twenties unfortunately I had something like this happened to me so I just had to cut my losses and sell it to somebody that had a family friend that worked at a mechanic shop and eventually they got it done but even they ran into a few problems they weren't expecting and were a bit more pricey than ever expected😢

[@Machomanrandyaverage]

4Runner Gang superiority

[@sean007c2]

This was my best friend’s “ not this customer” dream truck. We tried so hard to tell him not to buy one of these money pits. It is what he wanted though. The short blocks are very reasonable $1100-2700 with warranty. The body and paint looks great on This truck . The 46RE automatic anyone that does any research knows after 100,000 miles you are on borrowed time. The electrical gremlins in the are very common but can be dealt with.. Putting $8000-12000 in a $13000 truck sucks but if it’s your dream truck go for it. I would sell it take the loss or learn to do the work yourself. Really sucks that there are scum bags that screw people over by selling things that they know have issues without disclosing them.

[@donalddmgiiful]

I've seen similar damage from a person who put a piston in backwards on a Dodge Dakota 3.9 L 😔

[@Tiggerlooker]

First off the appearance is gorgeous, I have a f8 green srt Durango so I love the paint job. I’ve had 2 1st generation durangos in the past, and I love those trucks. I think client needs to buy a 6.4 srt motor and there is a company that makes a plug and play setup to just connect motor to transmission on stand alone and it’s straight forward. Client would get performance and newer motor with great power.

[@bennyboyy7]

I can tell you the headlight gap on my 99 dakota R/T is almost the same. Mine has bren through most likely a lot worse too. And i will tell you that the R/T on Dakota's stand for Race Truck. Making power with these old Dakotas requires old school logic. The heads crack but theyll run no problem like that, the cylinder walls wearing kills power on them.

[@davekeller2798]

GOOD ADVICE : # 1. NEVER BUY A FRESHLY PAINTED CAR ! unless you really know the unit. # 2. ALWAYS, ask the seller, if you can have it looked at by a expert before you buy. If they don't, THEN WALK. #3 The sellers don't get rid of their vehicles because, they ride, drive and gives such good service that they " can't stand it anymore. #4 People who buy performance or have their vehicles modified with race parts, don't do it to drive them to church or grocery store. # 5. EVERY BODY ON THE INTERNET, AIN'T YOUR BEST FRIEND ! BUYER BEWARE

[@robgreenstein5917]

Perfect timing. I'm considering buying my neighbor's 2008 350Z Roadster and I am having having her drop off the car this morning for a PPI at my mechanic. (Pre-Purchase Inspection.) Cosmetically the car is a 7-8 which I can work on to get to my satisfaction. But, I want to make sure mechanically I'm not getting a "polished turd". I know the Nissan 3.5 motor is a great platform considering I had a 2006 Infiniti G35. The PPI is costing me $150.00 which I am more than willing to pay upfront in order not to lose thousands of dollars. I like the car but want to keep "emotions in check"!

[@Punkpsychobilly]

I’ve been a tech for 26 years and I’m now independent. I do a lot of work for a dealer that buys cars at auction, and I’ve found that 98% of the time there’s a damn good reason cars are at the auction. Yes, you can run across a gem once in awhile, I’ve got a beautiful 07 Envoy that was bought at auction. Most of the time it’s either someone’s nightmare abortion problem that no shop could figure out, an integral part that failed and is no longer in production, major engine and/or transmission failure that’s been limped to the auction, a car that was used as a battering ram with a dent/smash on every single panel or a rusted out turd held together with duct tape that lasted long enough to drive it through the line. I always tell people to stay away from the “buy here, pay here” places and even the little rinky dink sleazy dealerships, although there are a small amount that do have decent vehicles if the owner knows what he’s doing. You really need to take these vehicles to a professional before you buy them.

[@HunterShows]

The color and the polycrystalline texture are really nice.

[@mrrobertwu]

The last couple of sports cars I’ve bought I made sure it was all stock . Did not want a monster like this truck is

[@leslie4950]

Subscribed right away for your positive energy, passion for your job, and love for humanity.

[@tonywestvirginia]

I like the looks of it. Around the headlights the rubber filler is missing. Thus the gap.

[@RoFKillaBacon]

F8 green on a Dakota looks great, one of these with a nice 5.7 or 6.4 drivetrain swap would go hard

[@dannyeverette4551]

THE BUYER SAW ALL THIS WHEN HE BID ON IT ....YALL ARE SOME CLOWNS

[@Supernoma]

That's a dang shame. 25 years ago the Dakota R/Ts were the king of the mini sport trucks. I bet the owner wanted to relive their youth with it. The best case is probably a whole new engine, either reman stock or a performance build.

[@schlick93ify]

That’s a beautiful truck I love that body style, I just don’t like dodge motors & transmissions, but they do make nice looking vehicles, I love the army green that’s what color I’m painting my 91 Chevy G20 van, I just bought a dodge ram 07 3.7l v6,only reason I bought a dodge is because I got it really really cheap!

[@bigb9362]

Thumbs up for the "Piss Poor" analogy...

[@PACKERMAN2077]

I've got an egg crate Grill on mine and I can barely open the hood without a screwdriver afraid I'll scratch the Chrome so that release extension is a lifesaver if I had it

[@tedm9865]

Man, I love those old Dakotas-even the boring V6s. They are such great trucks.

[@barrackb0325]

The auction has a disclosure clause. If the car has issues which were not detailed at time of sale the auction will take it back and have previous owner come back to get it.

[@DakFink]

This is exactly why I do all my own work. Most SHOP Mechs have no clue about Street Performance modifications. There is NOTHING RACE about that truck. I agree whom ever did the short block rebuild 1/2azzed it. YES a shop is probably going to charger $10000+ to fix it. I could do it myself in 2 weeks for less than $2500 including machining, gaskets, rings and bearings to include a tune from a reputable Tuner for these trucks!! FYI my Current 1999 Dakota R/T is in the middle of getting a Gen 3 Hemi and 6-speed Transmission all done by me. I've been around these trucks since they came out in 1998. Even with a crap engine that truck is easily still worth $6000-8000. If the owner wasn't competent enough to do his own Mechanicing he should not have bough it, these trucks are getting old and a lot of the parts (electronics) are starting to fail just from age. To this day it amazes me the things people buy without having any knowledge or doing research on! This isn't the 1980's any more!!

[@abradolflincler00]

I've seen those same marks in a cylinder before, I bet he took a flat file to the cylinder to clean the rust out, then went over it with a hone

[@rodimusprime3621]

I had a 98 Dakota. I absolutely loved the way that truck looked. Beautiful. But my god, what a piece of crap it was. I got in an accident and totaled when i only had 2 payments left, and since everyone in the accident was okay, i was actually relieved to be rid of it. Whats scary is Stellantis has even worse quality than when it was Dodge. My wife wants a jeep and i refuse to get one. We'll get a Toyota 4 Runner instead

[@flashstar99]

Overall, the truck seems to be in good shape. Just pull the engine and bore the cylinders out to the next larger size. May have been a bad deal if the engine problem wasn't disclosed though. Nothing wrong with performance parts, especially on a vehicle this old since there won't be a warranty regardless. Even warranties on "standard" replacement parts usually aren't transferrable.

[@marcdinsmore8690]

I wish my VW group friends would watch this when they say "mods add value". There is so much you cannot see, and once a car is modded, you don't know what's been done and if the work was done properly.

[@SuperSnakePlissken]

I owned a 2001 Dakota 5.9 R/T and it was a great truck other than the three transmissions I went through and the 11 MPG I averaged in town. Dodge covered the first two bad transmissions but the third one they made me pay and I had not even reached 100,000 miles so I sold it. Great truck a lot of fun to drive but a nightmare to keep on the road.

[@purpledrazil]

I would love that truck. "race parts" 😂. The knob is for an amp too.

[@bryanskrantz]

Yea a performance shop would be able to handle this situation.

[@dbblues.9168]

Bummer It's a good-looking rig. I had a 99 R/T, single cab back in 99. Fun trucks. They can get this running again, won't be cheap or easy.

[@johneldorado]

A truck though in that good of shape, swapping in a short block on that platform is not a huge deal. They're easy to source and work on. I'd rather have that to fix than bodywork.

[@sik59rt]

😂 race parts? That’s a stock engine with some bolt on parts. That hood latch is there because of the aftermarket grill. That spintech exhaust is fantastic.

[@themuffinman217]

I wanted one of these trucks really bad when I was in highschool. I think this one looks pretty good. I like the color choice.

[@juanmolina9199]

There has to be some recourse, unless the purchaser agreed to buy “as is” sight unseen.

[@chuckymurlo5654]

They made a special decal "This truck is a lemon"to put in the back window of the Dakota.