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David Fried
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2/05/2003
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What's up everyone...I'm a regular on vwvortex, and I sell dubs...but I've always liked dakota r/t's and I have the opportinuty to buy one in good shape in yellow with about 42k on it. It's a standard cab...tires look ok...I have a feeling that it would make a great fun car for the weekends...I have a gti 1.8t now...so is there any advice you all could give? Should I look for specific problems areas? Lemme know what's up!
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tre850
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2/05/2003
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Hey man, I have a 99 RC yellow R/T and i love it. I would highly recommend buying it, as long as you have alot of extra gas money!! I only average about 9 mpg. Most likely cause my foot is always to the floor.
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Joe
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2/06/2003
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There are 99's everywhere, and they are all dogs. I think that was the worst year for R/Ts. Drive it and you'll see.
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Hersbird
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2/06/2003
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There is no evidence of 99's or any year being slower then others. The 99's are identical in every way to the 98's and the 2000's have a few changes. If anything the 2001-2003's should be the slowest because although they have the identical motor and transmission, they have added restrictions in the exhaust. Most people would pick a 98-2000 over the other years because of the greater amount of smog legal aftermarket, and the availability of the MP PCM.
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Joe
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2/06/2003
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And to add, they run a 16+ second 1/4 mile stock. Save your money and get a newer 4.7 or older 5.2.
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kobe
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2/06/2003
13:10:33
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16+ in the 1/4 for a REG CAB R/T????
thats funny. a stock CLUB CAB R/T runs like 15.4 in the 1/4. the reg cab is a bit quicker than that.
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Joe
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2/06/2003
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"runs like 15.4"
Must be what you "heard". I have SEEN many run the entire 16s range, and just one break into the 15's running high 15's. I know, the truth hurts...but it's the truth. I was all about buying an R/T until I drove a few and saw for myself. Like I said, drive one, you'll see. Unless you are someone used to driving a slow S10 or a 4/6 banger truck, you'll know right away they are dogs.
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2001RT
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2/06/2003
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Well Joe, for the record, I have owned both a '98 5.2 5 speed 3.92 gears and an '01 R/T and would say hands down that my R/T is considerably faster. I really love the '98, but the R/T spins the tires faster , runs the quarter faster, and pulls harder longer through the RPM range. Even with the auto tranny and tighter emissions restrictions.
David, as I tell most people who are interested in the R/T, make sure you buy it for the WHOLE truck. Buy it because you like the lowered stance, handling, AND power. If you buy it just to go from 0-60, you may loose some races. But if you buy it because it's fast AND fun to drive, you will not be dissapointed!
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ME 111
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2/06/2003
15:22:37
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If I could go back in time 3.1 years....I'd buy it again.
Flame Red '99 R/T CC
52mm TB - HomeBrewed K&N Intake, 3923 AutoLites, Taylor 8mm wires, TPS @.73 , 180 TStat , Falken 285/60/R17s on Rear, RoadMaster Active Suspension, SS rollpan, XTang soft Tonneau, Mopar Bra
And one Heavy Foot
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TaterXL
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2/06/2003
15:29:20
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I have a 99 cc yellow R/T and I love it! It handles great and has a respectable amount of power, and like anything else can be built up to be a very quik truck. Mine will run high 13's and my friend has a 00 R/T that will run low 12's. It just depends on how much money and time you are willing to spend.
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Joe
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2/06/2003
16:23:33
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2001RT - When I said older 5.2, I meant a GenII. Some 92's and 93's could run high 14's STOCK. Your advise to David is exactly right.
Tater - Sure you do, and sure he does... Aren't you the one that claimed to do 140 in your 97 4x4?? Right... IF you are not full of crap (like everyone else on this site claiming outrageous times), how much N2O are we talking? 150, 200 shot? Your engine will last how long?? Put that much N2O on almost anything and you will run high 13's, for awhile :-)
Put this in the site search engine (match all):
title:slow title:r/t
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title:slow title:rt
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big_torque slow
David, remember, most of these idiots are full of crap.
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kotart13
Dodge Dakota
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2/06/2003
18:39:01
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id like to just add that for the record, 99 r/ts are the best year ;). ok thats a lil biased since i own a 99 RC black r/t...
ask the 01+ guys, they'll admit their handicapped from the factory, with precats, and for some, deathflashes...
i love my truck, wouldnt trade it for the world... heheh 16's?? if anything dont listen to this idiot, theres nothing wrong with any r/t...
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HSKR
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Hmm, I currently own a '00 R/T and had a '99 R/T that I bought brand new special order from the factory. The only time I have ever runs ow than a 15 second 1/4 was my very first run on a track in 90% humidity, 90 degree temps, with a 2.5 second 60' time. I ran a 16.1. SInce then, the best time I ran in my '99 was a 14.5 with a few mods, and the '00 I curently have "should" run high 13's normally asperated. I will find out for sure this weekend in Sacramento. Most stock club cab R/Ts run mid 15's, and most stock regular cab R/Ts run low 15's. This just sounds like a huge case of penis(or truck) envy on Joe's part.
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Daker777
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2/06/2003
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Well, I would have to say that 99 is the best year as well. Especially black 99s. Oh did i mention i have a 99, and its black? LOL
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texaslawdawg
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David: there is a 2002 R/T with only 7K miles on ebay for $16,000 "buy it now" price. I thought that was an awsome price considering I paid 19,800 for my new one. You might want to check it out.
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Lew360
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2/08/2003
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I'll check in on the '99 being the best year as well, but it was the RC Deep Amethyst (Hey! no Barney jokes). Mine went 14.8 @ 93 with just a cone filter attached to the stock intake tube.
'99 DA RC R/T, Gibson Headers and Cat-back, MSD 6a, BTM, IAT adjuster, Powerdyne Supercharger, M-1 4/2, Mopar PCM
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Art
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2/08/2003
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Yea, there are some other cars, trucks that are faster, but no other truck handles like an R/T. I have a 99 Corvette, too, I like driving the R/T just as much. You can and will blow away almost everyone from a stoplight. It turns on a dime, spins the tires forever, etc. And, yes I get about 9 mpg (foot always in it).
Ricers are NO problem...
ART
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Matt
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2/08/2003
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i have a 99 dakota r/t. Joe u r a dumbass. My R/t is fast as hell!!!! I only get like 13.5 mpg cuz of my straight pipes but o well. i recommend u getting one!!!!!
matt
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99CCRT
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2/13/2003
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a R/T has NEVER ran in the 16's. Your an idiot for saying that. Go find something constructive to do instead of talking out your ass. for the guy asking the question- hell yeah get a '99. Get a '98-'00 so you can start off by getting a Mopar PCM and with just that(with a RC) you should be very low 15's if not 15 flat. Have fun!
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dakdan
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2/14/2003
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JOE is an CRAP WEASEL!!!
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dakdan
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2/14/2003
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Put your money where your mouth is JOE, I have a 99 dak that will eat ur ass anytime your ready. Just have your pink panties, I mean slip ready Richard head.
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dakdan
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2/14/2003
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Bet JERK JOE dosn't even have a car or truck. My bet is a mini van.
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Timberwolf
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2/14/2003
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I have a yellow '99 with 5.2 and it will whup any R/T out there in the 1/4 or 0-60.....As long as we're running on mud. I bought my truck because of the color. Why did they discontinue yellow? Did it not sell well. Ford & Chevy have both just recently come out with yellow and I see them all over the place.
"I'd rather be fishing"
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99rt
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I have a 99 black rc rt, and it ran 15.2 at the track, reason is because of the tire slppage out of the hole. with about 4000$ you can add mods to a 360 to drop into the 13s very easily. I would say yes if you want a fun truck to drive and easy to mod to go even faster then buy the rt.
rt - "16s", yeah right, probably didn't have the nuts to lay on the accelerator on the floor
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99rt
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I have a 99 black rc rt, and it ran 15.2 at the track, reason is because of the tire slppage out of the hole. with about 4000$ you can add mods to a 360 to drop into the 13s very easily. I would say yes if you want a fun truck to drive and easy to mod to go even faster then buy the rt.
rt - "16s", yeah right, probably didn't have the nuts to lay on the accelerator on the floor
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Rusty
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All of the CC RT's that I have seen at the track have ran in the 16s, or VERY high 15s. The RC RT's were all in the 15s, and I have not seen any dip into the 14s at all.
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brianldm
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2/19/2003
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What are you guys talking about...I consistently have 0-60 times of run 3 seconds and ran the 1/4 at best of 10.45. Ofcourse that's on my 2002 Yamaha R1. I haven't ran my R/T at the track yet.
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moparjoe20
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2/19/2003
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I would hope an R/T CC could run faster than 16's stock - the slowest one I've seen was running 15.50's and it was an '02 CC - Hell my '99 Sport CC ran 15.70's@88 when it was stock and it has a 5.2/auto a 3.55 open diff and weighed over 4300# at the time.
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JohnnyBzCCRT
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2/20/2003
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Joe,
My '99 CC R/T ran 15.5x bone stock. But it's REAL EASY to run a 16, just jam the gas and spin the tires until you hit 2nd gear, it HAPPENS ALL THE TIME AT THE TRACK!
What a maroon.
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Black R/T
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2/20/2003
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As i mentioned in another post.
I just ordered a 2003 R/T CC !!!
My question is does anyone here have a 2003 and what time's at the track have you gotten...?
P.S: Buy the 99' your looking at and i'm sure you will love it!
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Mike C
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2/20/2003
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Buy the 99. I have documented times at the strip with my 98 CC from day one completely stock to now with mods (check out the link below for all the time slips). New it ran 15.5 now 13s N/A in 80 degree weather (never 16s even stock and mine a CC). Mine gets 13-14 miles per gallon and has 146,000 miles on it. R/Ts rock and can take some serious abuse (I use mine as a work truck during the week) . I have nailed mine constantly for the last 5 years and she's still rockin. Cobra owner comment after two red lights and a spankin-“Man that truck rolls!”
Mike
http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/Garage/2566/
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