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fast80cc
Dodge Dakota
6/01/2001
04:19:05
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 Subject: HELP!!! 2001 4x4 V6 or v8?
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I posted this to an old thread (may be lost) so just thought I'd repeat on a new thread...
Interesting discussion. I'm just about to purchase a new (2001) 4x4, reg. cab, sport with a 5-spd. My first choice was the 4.7 but... NOBODY has a 4.7 with a 5-spd in stock of any kind. Add to that rqmts. for 1) 4x4, 2) reg. cab and it appears to be a special order vehicle only. I've been told that Dodge isn't accepting any more special orders (too close to the 2002 model year). I can wait and special order a 2002, but will end up paying >$3000 extra (no incentives, no deals). I don't care about 0-60 times in my truck. I just need the thing to haul a 240lb 80cc shifter go-kart (0-60 times < 5 sec.). I don't care about towing anything, just want a comfortable vehicle that'll get me to off-road campsites, carry a windsurfer, mt. bike, etc. So, even thought the 4.7 is only $590 extra, to get it I think you're likely to have to pay for an A/T. Once you go that route, why not get the "fancy" auto (yet more expensive). Bottom line: It appears that a 4.7 is AT LEAST $2000 more than a 5-spd, V6. Sounds like I could put in a LOT of mods. to my V6 for that amount! Any input/advice would be greatly appreciated before I plunk down my cash! Thanks...
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Jeffster
Dodge Dakota
6/01/2001
04:48:11
|  RE: HELP!!! 2001 4x4 V6 or v8?
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The V6 has adequate power. My neibours 2001 quad cab is a V6 2WD. If you plan on just plunking down the $2,000 in mod's just choke up and buy a V8. I would love to see you get V8 HP and TQ for only $2,000. You won't get that money back in resale value either. Most people don't want to see mod's in a vehicle because it's an indicator of hard driving. 3.9 will be obsolete next year which is also a good reason to avoid it.
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