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altf4
Dodge Dakota
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2/11/2004
22:05:00
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I have 02 dak cc with the 3.9 I love this truck 50000km. Dealer just presented me with a nice deal for 04 ram with hemi SLT and lots of extras .(they have client that wants my dak)
I'm torn I want a bigger truck and the power...but how much worse on fuel is this thing going to be? and I need about 18hrs to pull all my electronics out.
so bottom line should I keep my dak or get ride the ram?
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challenger RT
Dodge Dakota
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2/11/2004
22:21:38
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from what i have heard about the new hemi is that that dont get good gas milage..... i might be wrong too
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altf4
Dodge Dakota
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2/11/2004
23:40:34
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I'm truly torn because the $ is not really an issue. I think it would cost me an extra $50 month(yes it's a silly price). But if fuel is going to be another $100. well that hardly makes it worth it.
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Justi
Dodge Dakota
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2/12/2004
08:56:37
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Not trying to bust your bubble here, and by all means, if you want the Ram and you get a good deal roll with it, BUT... Dodge has been doing that sales ploy for a while. Sometimes they call you but usually it's a letter. They stated that they need used Dakota's of your year/mileage/etc and they are willing to give you a good deal to get your dakota back. They do it between 2-3 years into your current truck ownership (prime trade in times of course) and there sole goal is to sell you a new truck.
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01Motorsport
Dodge Dakota
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2/12/2004
11:33:16
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Just about any car brand sold in volume does the same sales pitch. You're smart to crunch the numbers and drive what YOU want.
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TexasTodd
Dodge Dakota
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2/12/2004
12:21:58
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I don't know for sure, but the 3.9 getting good MPG? I'd bet that the Hemi, in a bigger truck, gets about the same!
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GET RID OF IT
Dodge Dakota
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2/12/2004
13:53:51
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Somebody wants that POS 3.9L ? You haven't got rid of it yet? Chances like this only happen once in a lifetime! Please..............
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STS
Dodge Dakota
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2/12/2004
17:33:58
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I think alft4 might have a 5 speed instid of the crappy 4 speed auto. But I to would rather have the 287 OHC instid. Whats the fuel econ on the 3.7 6? An is the any feel in performance?
For right now I'm sticking with my trusty 318.
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gen1dak
Dodge Dakota
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2/12/2004
21:53:13
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If you're tempted to buy the Hemi, go drive it. It'll either sell you, or it won't. After all, you have to live with it.
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87dakota4x4
Dodge Dakota
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2/12/2004
22:35:50
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If it helps car and driver said the combined mileage on the hemi ram quad cab is 11mpg.
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horsepower
Dodge Dakota
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2/12/2004
22:47:01
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11.9mpg.... GO FIGURE!
It takes gas to make HP. 345hp takes a lot of gas!
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hitzman
Dodge Dakota
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2/12/2004
22:52:18
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A kid I know has a Reg Cab Auto 4x4 Hemi, I don't know if he was joking with me, but he said he gets 17 with it. I also know for a fact he beats the living crap out of the vehicles he drives, because if it brakes, daddy will buy him a new vehicle.
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no way
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2/13/2004
17:01:05
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no way will a ram get 17 with the hemi. 11 maybe 12.5 at best , I know a lot of guys with rams and none of them ever see the hi side of 16 let alone 17 on th hiway.
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altf4
Dodge Dakota
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2/14/2004
10:42:49
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well the hemi is parked outside my office window..it's nice..it goes like crazy. I left it outside last night it's not mine yet(kept my DAk in the heated garage) the Hemi started no problem @ -28c not plugged in.
Bottom line is I can hit the speed limit faster!!
But..it looks like a family/work truck..not mean enough(Silver slt qc 4x4 with light group). My DAK still looks more fun/cooler.
The ram is still screwed for putting in custom audio gear. and looks whimpy with the 17" wheels.
BUt sadly I still like it. Justi is correct about dealers, however I'm in small town so it is a little more personal that most.
Time will tell..maybe the next post will include ownership papers or I'll be praising me DAK more.
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