I always worried about the full time transfer in the added weight factor,
traction problems and maintenance nightmare.
The dealers are shoving rebates on the table to deal now. Hmm! I wonder
why?
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Steven St.Laurent
Test Engineer
Test Branch, GSD, MCTSSA
MARCORSYSCOM, USMC
760-725-2506 (DSN 365-2506)
Work:mailto:stlaurents@mctssa.usmc.mil
Home:mailto:saint1958@home.com
-----Original Message-----
From: Charles Wyman [mailto:cewyma@Roushind.com]
Sent: Tuesday, June 06, 2000 9:47 AM
To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
Subject: Re: DML: 2000 Durango R/T question
Sorry Steve but yes it is correct...the Durango R/T only comes with the full
time transfer case. I didn't get it when I ordered my SLT Plus, but wish I
did now. I ordered the LSD with the 3.92 axle. The LSD doesn't work the
way I thought it would. Basically the passenger side rear tire spins a lot
more that the drivers side when I get on it. I thought they would spin
equally. $32K is a pretty good price though. When I was pricing them most
dealers wanted about $36K. The only reason I didn't get one was because the
discount I get working for Roush does not include certain vehicles, such as
limited production vehicles. Which the Durango R/T is.
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Chuck
'00 Flame Red Durango SLT+
5.9L, 4x4, 3.92 LSD, R/T wheels (Goodyear Eagle GT II 275/60/R17)
2.5" Dynomax Magnum Race Series cat back exhaust
Quick-D T-body & intake
Mopar Performance PCM (on back order)
Auto Specialties 2 pulley set
Lund Eclipse 4 door window vents custom painted by Caribbean Customs
MTX Thunderform w/ built in amp (on order)
best 1/4 mile (stock): 16.08 @ 84 mph
www.geocities.com/papa_c_d/
cewyma@roushind.com
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Date: Tue, 6 Jun 2000 06:51:00 -0700
From: Stlaurent Mr Steven <STLAURENTS@mctssa.usmc.mil>
Subject: DML: 2000 Durango R/T question
After talking to the dealer, I explained I didn't want the Platinum color
but FLAME RED. He He. My better half vehicle.....DuranViper HS/T
I guess that in the Southern California, there is only two left for this
year model. Still waiting on the pricing, since I can get the R/T for 32K
and some change. There is now a 2K knock off the price, due to no more 2K
ordering this year.
I asked the dealer to installed the Mopar headers, replaced the Mopar
exhaust system for dual exhaust, install the latest HO chip, if not
installed already and the Viper stripes. The only problem is the 4x4. I
don't want a 4x4 version but 4x2. He said, this is the only model they come
in. Now I am asking if this is correct? I thought the Dakota R/T comes in
only a 4x2 not a 4x4 version.
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Steven St.Laurent
Test Engineer
Test Branch, GSD, MCTSSA
MARCORSYSCOM, USMC
760-725-2506 (DSN 365-2506)
Work:mailto:stlaurents@mctssa.usmc.mil
Home:mailto:saint1958@home.com
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