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01Motorsport
Dodge Dakota
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9/05/2004
18:41:00
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Saturday (9/4) Motorweek #2401 on PBS TV ran a road test of the new 2005 Dakota, a SLT 4x4 Quad Cab 4.7 230HP. 0-60 in 9.3 sec., and 17.2 sec.@ 80mph in the 1/4. $26,809 on the sticker. Motorweek noted the "brawnier" styling, where "The protuding front looks like the result of a bar room brawl." LMAO! Read the report on www.pbs.org/mpt/motorweek, or check the Speed Channel for other showings this week.
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Justi
Dodge Dakota
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9/06/2004
11:55:34
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That was 100% an advertisement, certainly not an article. The one negative thing (which oddly is the only thing 01Motorsport decided to quote is quickly excused in the article.
I'm all for advertisemtns, but in a periodical that is supposed to offer unbiased opinion of a product it's very disappointing. I don't mind a just the facts presentation, nor do I mind an opinion filled presentation. However, if it's going to be of the opinion variety then it should offer both sides of the coin. Very disappointing...
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cj
Dodge Dakota
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9/06/2004
15:38:28
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o-60 in 9.3 seconds w/ a 4.7? wow how heavvy is that hunk o junk?
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01Motorsport
Dodge Dakota
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9/07/2004
10:03:09
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I thought Motorweek did a good "nuts and bolts" presentation for the time they allowed. Not ragging on the 2005 Dak; I'm for sizing up a live example. Anyway, no more "lightweight" Dakotas. The 2005 specs just came up on www.dodge.com. The truck on Motorweek weighs 4567 pounds, curiously only 67 pounds more than a 2004 4x4 SLT QC. However, the SAD part is that a 2005 4x2 CC weighs 4275, 300 pounds MORE than a 2004 at 3971 to 4035 curb weight. Performance and mpg take a beating.
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CThomp
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9/07/2004
12:26:34
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Yeah I definitely don't get why they keep making are trucks heavier.
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Patriot QC
Dodge Dakota
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9/07/2004
22:20:46
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Herein may lie the answer for the slow 0-60 times.
"While a 6-speed manual is standard, our SLT V-8 had a 5-speed heavy duty automatic with Tow/Haul mode, the only smaller truck with that feature, as well as our truck's available full-time hi-lo four-wheel drive transfer case."
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deerridge
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9/08/2004
11:22:48
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Sorry, the answer is the weight. My 03 Rc Awd 4.7 will do it in 7.8 with 15.8 through the quarter. That extra 500 lbs is alot.
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Patriot QC
Dodge Dakota
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9/08/2004
13:17:45
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Deerridge, is yours a 4-wheel drive or do you have the street version of AWD (ie like the GMC Syclone had)? I don't remember the article stating what axle the 05 had or the diameter of the tires installed. These could affect the acceleration as well.
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DEERRIDGE
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9/08/2004
14:09:09
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Its' the full time AWD and I also have the LSD. I have a friend with a old Ram 1500 with it and a 400 cu in motor. He has 465K on the odometer so I expect mine will last. YOu can't spin the wheels and its really hard to loose traction. I've only had to use my 4wd a couple times in real deep mud and extra steep slopes. It seems to grab at all four corners on good roads. Great for towing. I'm really pleased with it.
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