Hey Alan,
I thought I was the only that bought an R/T because of the Motor Trend TV
test.
I also saw it being tested and just had to have one. I had actually never
ever sat in, let alone driven, a Dakota until I picked mine up (after
waiting 6 months). I love it but I agree that they could have done more
than just add a 3.92 rear to make it feel fast.
Alan Short wrote:
> To start with, I should say that I love everything about the R/T. It
> looks good, it handles good, it's just fun to drive. I do stand by my
> comments about 360's though, and it might help to know that when I made
> the decision to buy an R/T, I really just wanted something FAST. Maybe a
> late model LT 4 'Vette or the like. Then along comes Motor Trend
> Magazine on TV testing an R/T. It looked so good, I just had to have it,
> and the rest is history, and a long story. All in all, if there are
> performance enhancements available through the factory for the 360 then
> why not employ all of them from the start, especially for a truck
> bearing the R/T badge. I'd have paid a little more to go faster than a
> 318 Dakota. Alan S.
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