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Damon
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5/28/2002
22:36:17
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I'm currently in the market for Dakotas, and I was curious about the 5-speed trucks. I'm currently looking at 97-99 Daks with the 318/5-speed combination. I was just wondering how comfortable the 5-speed is in city traffic. I've driven alot of manual transmissions in my day, but i've yet to own one in a truck.
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B1llyw
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5/28/2002
22:51:49
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I don't find it to be a problem at all.
Bill White - 2002 QC 4x4, SLT , 4.7, 5 spd, 3.92's w/LSD, Airaid, MBRP Super Single, Hurst T-Handle, BFG A/T's, IAS Shocks, 180 T-Stat, Jet Chip - Stage II
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Todd W
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5/28/2002
22:54:43
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It's very drivable in city traffic.
'00 RC Sport Forest Green, 3.9L, 5-speed 3.55, Hurst Comp-Plus Shifter, Clear-Corners, Speed-Glo gauges, Airaid Intake with relocated IAT, Autolite 3923s, Ported Throttle Body, Borg & Warner Cap/Rotor, Accel Coil, JBA 9mm Wires, JET Stage II
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teamfast
Dodge Dakota
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5/29/2002
13:22:05
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what kind of problems are you expecting??
If you can drive a stick , it shouldnt matter what
its in...I suppose the high HP numbers
frighten you?
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12GA Dak
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5/29/2002
13:51:34
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Bumper-to-bumper, five days a week. No problem. I love my 5 speed. ;-)
2002 Black QC Sport 4x4, 4.7L, 5-spd, 3.92 LSD
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xplikt
Dodge Dakota
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5/29/2002
15:21:58
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I am in mostly smallcity/town and highway driving and I think it works better than a auto. Learn to downshift well by matching rpm with wheels and it's awesome. Once you go to manual, you can't go back. Although in Seattle/Denver like traffic it can get kinda annoying.
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Dave Mitchell
Dodge Dakota
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5/29/2002
19:57:53
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"...I'm currently looking at 97-99 Daks with the 318/5-speed combination"
Are you in Canada? Someone has stated that combination was only available in Canada.
Yet a service technician for Compaq here in the Sacramento area stated he had a 318 c.i. with 5-speed in a '97.
I have noticed you can get the Dakota overseas with a Detroit diesel engine, but not here in the 'States, also.
Dave
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Todd W
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5/29/2002
22:40:24
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I've seen a few 318/5-speeds in the states... not exactly common, but they were sold here.
'00 RC Sport Forest Green, 3.9L, 5-speed 3.55, Hurst Comp-Plus Shifter, Clear-Corners, Speed-Glo gauges, Airaid Intake with relocated IAT, Autolite 3923s, Ported Throttle Body, Borg & Warner Cap/Rotor, Accel Coil, JBA 9mm Wires, JET Stage II
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dan
Dodge Dakota
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5/30/2002
10:25:42
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5-spd in city traffic = not a problem. You get so used to it that it becomes second nature and you don't even think about it anymore. I am so glad I didn't get an auto.
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