1976 Dodge D250 Adventurer SE Extended Cab review from North America
"An underrated powerhouse"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Starter.
Alternator.
Speedometer cable.
Head gasket.
Rebuilt carburator.
Recharged A/C.
Never could to get the choke adjusted right, stalled in very cold weather during warm-up.
General comments?
Very powerful, would burn up the tires forever if you kept it floored. Also would squeak the tires at any speed when hitting resume on the cruise control.
Had enough power and torque to yank a church off its foundation. Ran strong for an old truck, and didn't burn nearly as much oil as typical older ones do, maybe a quart every 5,000 miles.
Sold it in '98 for $1500. I kind of miss it.
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| Noisy old truck! |
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| For 6,000mi/yr couldn't have a better work truck |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1976 |
| First year of ownership | 1992 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 1998 |
| Engine and transmission | 6.6 Liter (400 CID) V8 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 137000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 214000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford F250 |
| Date of Entry | 8th May, 2001 |