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Chris
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2/10/2003
21:17:43
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I will be buying a dakota pretty soon but I'm struggling which to get. the choices are A regular Sport 4x2 v6 3.9 club cab or the v8 or the R/T the biggest issue for this is the gass prices. I do a lot of driving and do not want to spend a lot of gas. However I also what to put a lot of performance parts and make it into showroom conditions. I heard that there is not a lot of performance parts for the v6 . if anyone can help me by giving good websites or your opinion that'd be great thanks!
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blueballs
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2/10/2003
21:31:02
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The V-6 is not that good on fuel. I have one. Go for the V-8, you will get the itch we all have and kick your self for buying a 6.
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DakotaDan
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2/10/2003
21:39:28
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I wish I had the 4.7.....................
Dan
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D
GenIII
2/11/2003
02:16:41
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want mine?
2001 4.7 CC
shaved
dropped
FOR SALE $16,500
pointurd@hotmail.com
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cthomps
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2/11/2003
07:44:35
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Definitley get the 4.7L. The gas mileage is the same as the 3.9L. Performance products for the 4.7L are beginning to become plentiful. And if you lay off the gas pedal and Don't get a supercharger...your m.p.g. should stay the same or maybe even improve a little.
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Todd W
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2/11/2003
07:53:38
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I agree, get the 4.7L. It gets the same milage as the 3.9L and has more power. I'd also recommend getting an extended cab if you can afford it, the regular cabs are somewhat lacking in the 'places to stick stuff' department (Whodathunkit?)
I learned to drive from James Bond and playing Grand Theft Auto
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Texas Todd
Dodge Dakota
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2/11/2003
14:16:21
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4x4 and a v6?
I'll bet you a dollar you'll get better MPG with the 4.7, than 3.9. By the time you get your foot into it enough to even think about running like a 4.7 would, it'll eat gas!
I don't need to hear about the highly modified v6's hanging with the 4.7's-OK
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Chris
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2/11/2003
20:20:41
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Thanks for the advice guys. Now I know I'm not going for the v6. What do you guys think about the R/T model?
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DarkDak
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2/12/2003
01:27:20
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I'll second or third the skip the V-6 comment.
I bought the CC V-6 and have compared notes with a few with V-8's on here, they have the same or BETTER gas mileage. And I have the Tonneau cover also. But I do have about 100-200 lbs more tow capacity with the V-6! Sheesh!
IF you go with the R/T you will NOT have any tow capacity.
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ME 111
R/T
2/12/2003
16:12:18
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I know I am speaking a bit out of turn on this as I have yet to tow anything with my R/T....but, I suspect I could tow 6K now that I have added the Roadmaster Active Suspension which..among other things...does raise the rearend of the R/T an inch or more. Only reason the tow capacity was dropped on the R/T is due to them lowering it an inch..so why not. Cost should be around $150 and it is a DIY project.
Flame Red '99 R/T CC
52mm TB - HomeBrewed K&N Intake, 3923 AutoLites, Taylor 8mm wires, TPS @.73 , 180 TStat , Falken 285/60/R17s on Rear, RoadMaster Active Suspension, SS rollpan, XTang soft Tonneau, Mopar Bra
And one Heavy Foot
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Texas Todd
Dodge Dakota
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2/12/2003
16:17:20
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Why does only lowering, lower the towing capacity?
Springs?
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