On Thu, 30 Sep 2004 19:26:39 -0500, Aaron Wyse <awyse@sw.rr.com> wrote:
>
> I had started a thread on Car & Drivers web site about the 2005 Dakota..
> Primarily commenting on lack of Diesel or Hemi power in them. Apparently
> they've never driven an R/T or even an old Mopar.
> Thier attitude was mainly that it's looks are just terrible, a 4.7L is
> plenty of motor for it, nobody would buy a diesel Dak and the Hemi isn't
> needed.
> Perhaps not all of us want to buy Rams instead of Daks.
> Just my $.02
> Aaron Wyse
I just don't think there is a market there. The dakota is a powerful truck
for its size. But it certainly isn't designed or marketed to be a heavy
hauler. I'm no expert, but is hauling 16,000 lbs with dakota even a good
idea? I think the wider stance of the Ram would be better suited.
-- -Droo
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