Re: 2004 Dakota update!!!

From: DaPurpleRT (dapurplert@dakota-durango.com)
Date: Sat Aug 09 2003 - 00:18:12 EDT


Just checked Chevy's website. Top engine is a badass 3500 series 5cyl. I am
scared!

-Ryan
99 DA RC R/T
Yes, I'm being an ass. :)

----- Original Message -----
From: "Tony" <amagalla@mindspring.com>
To: <dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net>
Sent: Friday, August 08, 2003 11:58 PM
Subject: RE: DML: 2004 Dakota update!!!

>
> Here something to keep you all thinking. For the past 6 years, Dodge as
> had no competition in the "Mid-Sized" truck category. That is not the
> case any more. Chevy is coming out with the Colorado. This is a
> mid-sized truck with an available V8. Chevy has seen the potential in
> this market, and is poised to one-up Dodge. Don't be surprised to see
> Dodge's loss of market share in the category prompt them to pull the
> line entirely. Have you noticed that the Dakota is NEVER featured (or
> even shown for that matter) in any of the Dodge commercials?
>
>
> .....Could this be the end?
>
>
> Tony
> 99 CC SLT 5.2L
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net
> [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net] On Behalf Of Ken
> Allgood
> Sent: Friday, August 08, 2003 5:27 PM
> To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
> Subject: Re: DML: 2004 Dakota update!!!
>
>
> Oh yeah, I drive mine 6-7 days a week. Course, I average only 16.5 mpg
> :( But hey, works for me. I just love driving through the mountains
> towing
> a load in my trailer and bed loaded down. Lanes open up, and some cars
> try
> to get around, and I just punch it leaving them behind.. muahahahaha.
>
> Have to say, I gotta give Ford props on the Lightning (I know I know,
> it's
> ugly, and it's a Ford.. but..).. It's faster then any stock Dakota
> easily,
> and can tow more then a dakota (I think it's rated at 8000lbs??)..
> Well, it
> can tow more based on the rating.... Still prefer my Dakota to one,
> would
> never trade my Dakota for a Lightning
>
> Ken Allgood
> 97 CC SLT 5.2L
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Bill Pitz" <dakota@billpitz.com>
> To: <dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net>
> Sent: Friday, August 08, 2003 8:15 PM
> Subject: Re: DML: 2004 Dakota update!!!
>
>
> >
> > On Fri, 08 Aug 2003 19:56:48 -0400, kenallgood@cox.net ("Ken Allgood")
> > wrote:
> > >If memory serves me correctly, the dakota DID start out being
> marketed as
> a
> > >"mid-size" pickup. It wasn't selling a whole lot (compared to S10's,
> > >rangers, etc), so they started marketing it as a compact.
> Personally, I
> use
> > >mine to tow a load with a 10' open trailer when moving people, or
> mulch,
> you
> > >name it. I've also taken it to the track where I run mid-upper 15's
> with
> > >the 5.2L. I've made numerous mod's to it (bolt-ons), but kept the
> towing
> in
> > >mind while doing that. I did occasionally have pinging wihle towing
> with
> > >the Hypertech PCM, but I think with the addition of the headers and
> M1
> > >intake, that no longer happens. I can go WOT with a load, and have
> no
> > >problem with spark knock. It's a fine line I have to walk in doing
> mods,
> > >but in the end, I get the best of both worlds. I've had to scratch
> any
> > >thoughts about lowering it, etc due to needing to tow heavy loads at
> times,
> > >and occasionally using the full 1 ton capacity payload. I'm still
> working
> > >on getting it into the 14's, keeping it NA, and not taking away from
> it's
> > >towing capabilities either. I think Dakotas do very well as a
> mid-size
> > >pickup that you can drive as a sport truck, or use it to do heavy
> hauling.
> >
> > Amen to that.
> >
> > I had a very hard time even considering the "alternatives" from Ford,
> > GM, Toyota, and Nissan because all of their Dak-sized trucks really
> > are compact trucks... and no V8 option on any of them!
> >
> > For the most part, my truck is my daily driver. I do, however,
> > frequently use it to tow a 21' boat up a fairly steep windy road to
> > the lake. And that's when I remember how much I love my truck. :-)
> >
> > -Bill
> >
>
>
>



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