except on gas mileage.. heh, heh...
>>> dapurplert@dakota-durango.com 08/08/03 11:03AM >>>
I still don't see a thing from Ford/GM to rival those dinosaurs..........
-Ryan
99 DA RC R/T
Not an S10 or Ranger that could dream of touching it stock for stock.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Gary Hedlin" <ghedlin@theramp.net>
To: <dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net>
Sent: Friday, August 08, 2003 1:31 AM
Subject: DML: Re: RE: 2004 Dakota update!!!
>
> Moment of silence.... COME ON!!
>
> It's about time DC got off their dead a$$ and put the obsolete dinosours
to
> rest!! The 238 V6 was based on the 318 V8 (just 2 cylinders less), which
> has been arround since the 50's....if not longer. Hell, the Magnum was
just
> a fuel injected version of the LA's. And to top it off chrysler was way
> behind when they released it in 92 since Ford and GM already had fuel
> injected engines in the early 80's. Even the concept of overhead cams is
a
> mid 80's product.
>
> I hope DC goes bankrupt.... I really do!! The only thing keeping them
> alive is die-hard customers, and over-rated "new innovations" which are
> marketed to death, but still yesterdays technology. Maybee when theyre
> filing for chapter 11, they'll pull their head out of their a$$ and start
to
> turn things arround.
>
> Sorry if I offended annyone.... It had to be put out on the table!!
>
>
>
> Gary Hedlin
> President
> Hedlin Web Designs
> http://www.hedlin.net
>
> Gary's Wisdom- #216
>
> -Don't Blame Me....I Voted for Nader!!!
> ""Gabriel A. Couriel"" <gcouriel@bellsouth.net> wrote in message
> news:NBEBICAOBMAGJMFKKIDEAENJCAAA.gcouriel@bellsouth.net...
> >
> > well, then it's official, the LA engines are dead (with the exception of
> the
> > 505ci V10).
> >
> > a moment of silence please.
> >
> > Gabe Couriel
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net
> > [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net]On Behalf Of Thomas Mize
> > 3rd
> > Sent: Thursday, August 07, 2003 11:22 PM
> > To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
> > Subject: DML: 2004 Dakota update!!!
> >
> >
> >
> > I got this info from www.Dodgedakotas.com:
> >
> > 2004 DODGE DAKOTA ADDS NEW 210 HORSEPOWER V-6 TO ROUND OUT MOST POWERFUL
> > ENGINE LINEUP IN COMPACT PICKUP SEGMENT
> >
> > . Best-In-Class Towing, Payload and Power
> > . New Magnum 3.7-liter V-6 Engine Now Available
> >
> > In the compact pickup segment, the 2004 Dodge Dakota offers
best-in-class
> > power and capability and provides seating for six, making it the most
> > versatile and powerful compact pickup available. Dakota rises above the
> > competition with bold Dodge styling, class-leading capability, and the
> > unique versatility of the four-door Quad CabT model.
> >
> > For 2004, Dodge Dakota offers style with a "Stampede" package on Regular
> Cab
> > and Club CabŪ Sport models. The Stampede model features unique
> monochromatic
> > custom front and rear body-color fascia moldings, ground-effect side
body
> > moldings, 16" x 8" aluminum wheels, wheel flares and a rear stabilizer
> bar.
> >
> > The 2004 Dodge Dakota Quad Cab has as standard 16" x 7" aluminum wheels
> and
> > the five-speed 5-45RFE electronically controlled transmission on the
> Magnum
> > 4.7-liter engine. This state-of-the-art transmission uses a unique
> > dual-ratio second gear to aid in towing, passing and grade-change
> > situations, and provides a fifth gear for improved fuel efficiency and
> > highway refinement.
> >
> > "The Dodge Dakota offers unsurpassed versatility in the compact pickup
> > segment," said Darryl Jackson, Vice President - Dodge Marketing,
> > DaimlerChrysler Corporation. "Dakota sets the standard with the only V-8
> > powertrain available in the segment, a choice of Regular Cab, Club Cab
and
> > Quad Cab - with four real doors. As the most versatile compact pickup,
> > Dakota lets buyers choose a model for their every need."
> >
> > DAKOTA: THE ONLY COMPACT PICKUP THAT TACKLES THE BIG JOBS
> >
> > Like its big brother, the Dodge Ram, Dakota Quad Cab offers four
full-size
> > doors, but in a compact pickup. Dakota Quad Cab revolutionized the
segment
> > when it debuted for 2000 and with its four full-size doors, optional
> > six-passenger seating capacity and best-in-class towing and hauling
> > capability, Dakota Quad Cab remains the most versatile compact pickup in
> the
> > class. For 2004, bucket seats are standard on Quad Cab.
> >
> > Dakota Quad Cab's interior is the largest among four-door compact
pickups,
> > with the most front and rear shoulder and hip room as well. While
designed
> > to seat up to three rear passengers comfortably, convenient 60/40 split
> rear
> > seats can fold up together to accommodate large objects, or individually
> to
> > accommodate a combination of people and cargo. A pull-out cupholder is
> > packaged under the seat, while map pockets on the back of the front
> > passenger seat and a package shelf provide extra storage. Rear doors
open
> a
> > full 90-degrees, and have windows that lower all the way down, making
the
> > rear area comfortable for passengers on long rides while also providing
> the
> > capability to carry large packages.
> >
> > All this is accomplished without sacrificing outside cargo capacity or
> > towing. The five-foot, three-inch bed is the largest among four-door
> compact
> > pickups and can handle up to 1,800 pounds of payload. Quad Cab can tow a
> > class-leading 6,100 pounds, making it one of the strongest pickups in
the
> > segment.
> >
> > Two additional models - Regular Cab and Club Cab - are the largest in
the
> > compact class, adding to Dakota's versatility quotient. Both boast the
> > roomiest and most comfortable front seating areas in the class. In fact,
> the
> > Dakota Club Cab is the only Club Cab model in the compact segment to
offer
> a
> > full-size, forward-facing rear bench seat.
> >
> > The value-priced Dakota SXT model continues to offer a unique look and
> > standard features that are uncommon at its price. With its deep gray
> > bumpers, upper and lower fascia, body-color fender flares and sporty
> 16-inch
> > aluminum wheels, Dakota SXT makes a bold styling statement. And with
> > standard air conditioning and bucket seats, it's as enjoyable to drive
as
> it
> > is to look at. With a price of just over $17,000 including destination,
> > Dakota SXT surpasses all other compacts in the value-for-content
> department.
> >
> > "Whether customers need a primary people hauler, cargo hauler or any
> > combination in between, Dodge Dakota meets the needs of compact pickup
> > drivers at the best value in the market," Jackson added.
> >
> > FULL-SIZE PICKUP POWER, TOWING, AND PAYLOAD IN A COMPACT TRUCK
> >
> > Since the first Dodge Dakota rolled off the assembly line in 1986, it's
> been
> > the segment leader in power and capability. Now with a new
210-horsepower
> > (157 kW) 3.7-liter MagnumŪ V-6, Dakota offers the most powerful engine
> > lineup in the segment and delivers the best towing and hauling numbers
in
> > the class.
> >
> > Dakota offers powerful Magnum engines designed to meet the varying needs
> of
> > the compact pickup buyer. The 230-horsepower (172 kW), 295 lb.-ft.
torque
> > (400 N.m) 4.7-liter Magnum V-8 engine is easily the most powerful in its
> > class, rivaling the performance capability of some full-size pickups.
The
> > 5.9-liter Magnum V-8 is discontinued.
> >
> > Dakota's powerful engines support the segment's best truck for towing
and
> > hauling. Dakota's 6,600-pound maximum towing capacity and 2,190-pound
> > maximum payload capability far exceed its compact competitors.
> >
> > "With Dakota, we deliver a truck that can do it all, and that begins
with
> > great engine choices," said Frank Klegon, Vice President, Dodge Truck
> > Platform. "Whether it's hauling on the job, towing on the weekend, or
> > delivering the family to dinner, there is an engine, transmission and
body
> > configuration to meet the need."
> >
> > Dakota is available in both two- and four-wheel drive models, and
features
> > rack and pinion steering. Standard brakes are a front-disc, rear-drum
> > configuration. Four-wheel disc brakes are standard on four-wheel drive
> > models and two-wheel drive models come with a GVWR of 5,350 pounds or
> more.
> > An anti-lock braking system is standard in the rear, with four-wheel ABS
> > available as an option.
> >
> > Molten Red is new to Dakota's color palette for the 2004 model year. The
> > Dakota R/T model is discontinued for 2004.
> >
> > All Dakota models are built at DaimlerChrysler's "Dodge City" Warren
Truck
> > Assembly Plant, in Warren, Michigan.
> >
> > 2004 DAKOTA FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS
> >
> > POWERTRAIN
> >
> > . 3.7-liter engine replaces 3.9-liter engine
> > . New 42RLE four-speed automatic transmission available
> >
> > BODY
> >
> > . Front bucket seats become standard on Quad Cab
> > . Deep Molten Red Metallic Pearl Coat replaces Garnet Red
> > . Stampede Package continues on Sport Regular and Club Cab 4x2 models
> >
> > ====================================
> > Amsoil Dealer ZO # 388299
> > contact info...
> > ICQ# 121477359
> > AOL Mess:dktsprt94
> > Yahoo Mess:daksprt94
> > ====================================
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