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dslater35
Dodge Dakota
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1/20/2005
23:40:57
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Hi All,
I'm in the market for a truck and have pretty well narrowed the choices down to two different Dakotas. Let me lay out the two scenarios for a little "help" in making this decision.
R/T #1: 2001 Regular Cab, 44,000 miles, 2 owner vehicle, Black Exterior with a bed cover, bed liner, Flowmaster muffler (single in and dual 2 1/2 out), new tires. Truck is in excellent shape and is being offered for $13,900. During initial discussions the owner indicated that he could come down to $12,900 and I think he'll come down a little more.
R/T #2: 1999 Extended Cab, 34,000 miles, 1 owner vehicle, Yellow Exterior, new tires. Truck is completely stock and in excellent condition. Truck is being offered for $10,500 and may be slightly negotiable.
Both of these trucks are very very clean. No door dings, no scratches and they both run out good. I could be happy with either one. The truck will be used to run errands, polish and "modify" as desired. What say those of you who have already faced and made a similar decision.
Thanks in Advance!!!
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prple-gaseatr
Dodge Dakota
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1/21/2005
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its your decision. i have a deep amethyst 99 cc r/t, and i love it, but my friend has a black 01 reg cab r/t. i like his, its a little bit faster, but for everyday drivin, i like the extra space to stretch in mine alot better. but its all up to you, after all, its gonna be your truck
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Big Ed
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1/21/2005
06:58:05
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I have a 2000 ext. cab for me and a 02 Sport reg cab for my wife. Both are 4.7's and her's is more fun to drive (some mods, dual flowmasters, ect) but mine has much more leg room. Depending on how tall you are (I'm 6'2" 210 #'s) the ext. cab fits me great. Good luck!!!! and enjoy!
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Mikes99Dakota
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1/21/2005
10:01:42
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I have a reg cab like in my picture. I love this truck....it is great to drive. I am 6'3" 220 #s and the room in the truck is not would I say spatious!
If you like the little extra room get the ext. cab for sure! You will like somewhere to put your groceries or other items in the back seat instead of cramming them behind your driver seat!
Mike
1999 RC Auto 5.2L
Flowmaster 40 series, Homemade CAI, Shift Kit
Track Times: 60' - 2.188
1/8 - 9.75 @71 mph
1/4 -15.42 @ 88 mph
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IMO
Dodge Dakota
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1/21/2005
10:30:41
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Get the yellow one, it's lower miles, ext.cab (I've got a 2000 CC R/T) and it's a pretty rare colour.
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stumpy
Dodge Dakota
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1/21/2005
15:50:18
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Get the 99 R/T beacuse there are alot of parts out there you can get for it and not the 2001 because they stopped making certain ones after 2000.
Stumpy
Silver 01 R/T CC
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dude
Dodge Dakota
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1/21/2005
15:53:16
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Get the regular cab.
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last_username
Dodge Dakota
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1/21/2005
15:57:00
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club cab.....
Also, more performance parts are easier to get for the 99
PLus, more room, plus lower miles, plus lower price, plus cool color, plus....
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01Motorsport
Dodge Dakota
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1/21/2005
18:29:17
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"One owner" R/T may have had more TLC, potentially. Check Kelly Blue book site, or Edmunds, for market values.
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Mike D.
Dodge Dakota
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1/21/2005
19:14:51
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dslater35, Which ever one you don't get I want !
They both sound great but these trucks both
have a different body style and you'll have to
decide on which one looks better to you and if
the extra cab room matters that much for having
the longer wheelbase.Performance wise the reg.
will probly no doubt be faster ..... maybe ..?
Make sure neither one has a blown head gasket
or a leaking plenum intake gasket. I would pay
for the inspection before i bought either one of
them personally. Both have lowwwwww miles, so
your goin to end up with a solid fast dependable
truck either way, Theres no doubt alot of guy's
out there that would love this choice ! Me too !
Good luck, -Mike
99' Sport 4X4 EXC. 5.2 AUTO.
Homemade Ram-Air/cold air 4" intake.
K N Drop in filter.
MSD Blaster coil.
TBS set to .76 volts.
Relocated IAS.
3923's plugs.
Black Magic 150 Fan. (soon to be Extreme 180)
5-30 Mobil 1 / Napa spin-flow filter.
Magna-Flow 3" Straight Thru Single side dump exhaust.
31 x 10.50 Pro-comp All terrain's on American
Eagle 15x8" one peice alluminun alloy's.
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