Hey Ron... welcome to the list (from Arlington, VA.)
Thats a bit of a change you're looking at, going from a RAM 2500 to the DAK.
I think you'll definitely like the improved mobility of the DAK over the
2500. From the little I've read about it, they are saying the 4.7 will be
more efficient then the 5.2L, producing about the same numbers (torque/HP),
with slightly lower fuel use and better emissions levels.
As far as reviews and the 5.2 L as a guzzler... well, most reviewers write
with a bias (intentional & unintentional) towards cars. So yes, compared to
a Toyota Camry or Honda Accord, the 5.2L DAK is a gas guzzler, but I'm
guessing that compared to your 2500, the Dak is pretty stingy on the gas!
What dealership are you thinking of using around NOVA?
Later,
Duff
'95 SLT 4x4 CC 318 4spd/OD - 3.55 LSD
MSD 6AL - MSD Blaster Coil - Rancho 5000/9000
MSD 8.5 wires - K&N FIPK - F&B Stage I TBI
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Ron Slakie [mailto:slakie@erols.com]
> Sent: Wednesday, June 09, 1999 7:02 PM
> To: DML
> Subject: DML: New to list
>
>
> I am currently a Ram owner and have been a member a member of the DiRT
> mailing list for a year. I am considering selling my 98 Ram
> 2500 4x4 and
> buying a Dakota 4x4 extra cab. I am undecided about trying
> to get a 99
> Dakota or waiting to get a 00. I have read some reviews on
> the Dakota and
> they
> claimed that the 5.2 was a gas guzzler and at the same time I
> have heard
> also that the 00 model will have the new 4.7 instead of the
> 5.2. I have
> read an article on the 4.7 and it does appear to have some
> technological
> updates but the article didn't mention anything about gas
> mileage. Does
> anyone out there have any experience with the 4.7, I believe it was
> available in the Ram Cherokee this year. Also does anyone know about
> the earliest dates for ordering the 00 model; and if there are any
> options to stay away from when ordering. If I opt for a 99
> I'd like to get
> a
> 5.2 with a 5 speed and a lot of other bells and whistles;
> when I got my
> Ram I had to order it to get a 5 speed since there wasn't a 5 speed to
> be found anywhere in northern Virginia. Is the situation the
> same with
> the Dakotas? Appreciate your help.
>
> >Ron Slakie
> >Springfield, VA
>
>
>
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