Tony wrote:
> 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?
>
I don't know... Looking at the Colorado specs on the Chevy website, it
won't be a Dak-killer, but they get more horsepower than our V6 with a
FIVE cylinder. I'm not sure how the torque will compare, but I'm sure
the average numbskull doesn't know the difference. Their engine looks
pretty high tech. DOHC, with variable exhaust valve timing. I don't
know why they didn't put the 270HP I-6 they have in the trailblazer into
the Colorado, that would be a real nail in the coffin for Dodge. Oh
well, I'm not really looking to buy a new truck, anyway. Any Dak I'm
gonna get will be a GenII (lighter, OBD-I doesn't screw you as much).
And if I was going to buy a new truck, it'd be a 1500 QC HEMI Ram 2wd.
Mmmmmm, HEMI...
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