Mark Jackson wrote:
> Well, I've had my Quad Cab Dak since late May. I've enjoyed every inch of
> it. I opted for the 5.9L V8 engine. Got heavy duty everything. It's 2WD.
> That's probably the only thing that I may regret in the future. The 4WD
> weren't that much more. As far as roominess, I used to own a Mazda Protégé
> subcompact econo-box and the truck has much more room both in front and
> back. Now the engine in the truck is 3 times bigger than the one in the
> Mazda, but only uses 2 times as much fuel. (Is that a good thing for trying
> to save the fossil fuels :) Anyways, mine is just about all decked
> out...went with the SLT package even though I would have preferred the
> colored bumpers on the SPORT models. One day I might come across a wrecked
> sport and do an exchange.
>
> Comparing it to the other vehicles like Ford SportTrac and Nissan 4 door
> thingie, the Dakota is roomier both inside the cab, and in the bed...which
> is why we buy trucks to begin with. The Dakota also was available with a
> bigger engine. Nissan had a 4 cylinder (now with supercharger) and Ford had
> a 4.0 V6. If you're looking to tow in the future or just do a little wheel
> spin from time to time, get the Dakota... The gas mileage is terrible
> compared to something like the Mazda I used to own...but The Dak's serve a
> different function. If you have any more detailed questions, feel free to
> drop me an email...
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "WPG" <wpgottes@worldnet.att.net>
> To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
> Sent: Monday, October 16, 2000 7:51 AM
> Subject: DML: 2000 Quad Cab
>
> > Okay guys and gals I'm soliciting your opinions on the quad cab. Owners
> > opinions preferred but all welcome. I don't want to hear its UGLY, that is
> > your opinion but not what I am looking for...smile. I am going to look at
> a
> > new 2000 sport 4.7 auto tonight after work. I'm thinking about trading my
> 99
> > R/T that I have had for a whole month. No that there is anything wrong
> with
> > my R/T but with a family I think the quad would be a better vehicle for
> me.
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Paul Gottes
> > wpgottes@worldnet.att.net
> > pgottes@paccar.com
> >
> >
Paul, I was going to respond to you but Mark has stated every point I would have
made. I got my '00 QC in May and I can say with certainty this is the best
vehicle I have ever had. I got it also because of the family and it has served
it's purpose. The Ford and Nissan toys just didn't have the roominess I was
looking for, both in the cab and bed. Yes they're slicker looking but the Dodge
QC has got them both beat in functionality.
Aurelio
-- '00 QC Sport Plus Intense Blue Pearlcoat 3.9L V6 - 5spd. - 4x2 Sport Plus / HD Service / Trailer Tow grps am/fm/cd w/ infinity soundDML profile: http://www.twistedbits.net/WWWProfile/dakota/UwHhKURBBnMA6
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