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Joe.C
Dodge Dakota
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8/31/2007
17:06:42
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Any of you buying are just going to keep what you got?
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Dan M
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8/31/2007
20:05:08
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I am considering it. that lifetime powertrain warranty is appealing. It depends on a few factors.
I have an 02 QC 4x4 4.7L
If i can find a comparable model (overhead console, skid plates, etc) and get a decent tradein value on my current truck then I'm in.
I doubt the incentives now will be enough to make me want to pay that much for one. I dont want more than $250 month payment.
- Dan M
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.boB
Dodge Dakota
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8/31/2007
21:07:33
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I looked them. Styling is OK, engineering is good. But the engine is too small. I want more torque, not less.
When they put a small turbo diesel under the hood, I'll take another look.
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Kowalski
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9/01/2007
08:50:26
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Definitely keeping what I've got.
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TexasTodd
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9/03/2007
15:23:58
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Dan,
People do order WHAT THEY WANT.
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STS
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9/05/2007
17:14:51
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Come to think about it, that would indeed make a nice option "345cid Hemi" and why not?? You would think that with MDS you could still get the same millage as the 287 cid V8 if not better.
I think one of the biggest draw back to the Dakota is that theres not really to many suspension package to choose from.
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Mac
Dodge Dakota
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9/19/2007
08:36:51
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Here it is....
http://www.dodge.com/en/2008/dakota/
Mac
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Blakdak
Dodge Dakota
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9/19/2007
09:18:01
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After looking at all the views and angles on the posted Dodge link, I have to say I like it. The TRX4 with fender flares does it for me. Raise it up just a tad, say 1-2 inches and I think it would look good. Maybe something about the rear that I'm not real fond of, but the front has really improved.
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modain
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9/19/2007
13:29:33
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Cool, orange is back! It's now called "Sunburst Orange Peel".
What's your left foot doing?
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2002 Graphite QC SLT Plus, 4.7L, NV3500, Superchips 3715, 3.92 LSD, R/T rear swaybar, no chrome, loads o'fun...
2001 Patriot Blue Durango SLT, 4.7L, 45RFE, Superchips 3715, 3.55 Open (for now)
1999 Forest Green Dakota RC Sport, 2.5L, NV1500, 3.55 Open
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Gregg
Dodge Dakota
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9/19/2007
19:07:31
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8.25 rear axle is all that you can get??
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1hotkadota
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9/20/2007
14:07:36
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Dude, I saw that 8.25 crap on there too Greg. Thats bull! If I'm going to buy a Dodge truck with a V8, I want that damn 9.25 diff. I'm telling ya man, DC is making the dakota less and less attractive to real truck buyers. I'm never going to buy one of those rolling lumps of crap.
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.boB
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9/20/2007
15:09:52
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It's interesting that dodge is complaining about poor Dakota sales, and is considering deleting it from the line up. But, whenever you talk to truck buyers (real truck buyers, not soccer moms) you hear all the reasons they wouldn't buy a new Dakota. Not enough power, small axle, weak suspension, poor gauge package, etc.
The Dakota has become a runabout SUV with an open back, and nothing more. People who want a truck to be a truck are stuck with the full sized - and they're not much better unless you step up to the 3/4 ton models.
Hang on to your older Dakotas, they will be sought after in a few years.
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modain
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9/20/2007
16:56:02
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I guess the new 4.7L V8 is too powerful for the manual tranny - can't configure a V8/manaul combination. If you want a stick you are stuck with a wimpy (in comparison) V6. Boo!!!
What's your left foot doing?
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2002 Graphite QC SLT Plus, 4.7L, NV3500, Superchips 3715, 3.92 LSD, R/T rear swaybar, no chrome, loads o'fun...
2001 Patriot Blue Durango SLT, 4.7L, 45RFE, Superchips 3715, 3.55 Open (for now)
1999 Forest Green Dakota RC Sport, 2.5L, NV1500, 3.55 Open
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Joe.C
Dodge Dakota
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9/20/2007
17:49:28
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Why don I think of the Honda Ridgeline when I took a look at the link that Mac posted??
I to would like to know what with the 8.25 Axel?? Did not the Gen 3's have 9.25 inch axels on the R/T or with the 360cid motor?
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mark.S
Dodge Dakota
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9/20/2007
17:55:24
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Modain.
theres no reason why a V8 Dakota can't be orderd with a Manual.
http://www.dodge.com/en/2007/ram_1500/capability/transmissions/
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Kowalski
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9/20/2007
18:04:55
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mark.S - did you try to configure a Dakota v8 with a manual ? The link you posted is for the full size Ram.
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Super bee
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9/21/2007
02:32:52
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screw the 2500, you might as well step up to the 3500 then, you can still get it in quad cab short box
i had mine loaded with about 3000lbs of electric motors last week, it handles a little different but still had power o'plenty
1990 sport RC SB, 1995 318drivetrain, 3.92 gears (came with truck) Powertrax "traction system", 95 dash/steering wheel, hearthrob exhaust, headers, cutout after y-pipe, necessary electric fan add-a-leafs, 30x9.5 mud tires, cranked T-bars, AR 39 15x8 rims, grill guard, roll bars
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Joe.C
Dodge Dakota
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9/26/2007
17:31:23
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Well the question should be..... What are they going to replace the Dakota with???
If they would be it with better capability then it would even be a issue.
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