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Dodge Dakota - General Topic
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There will always be some drag through the transfer case even in neutral.
I'll quit now before I confuse my inputs with my outputs!
Bookitty
I think I'll start an informal poll.
If you were in my shoes, and haven't signed any paper work, would you do buy the Dakota again?
I'm looking at and extended cab 4x4 with a 4.7l V8.
I like in Oregon, and would like to occasionally explore the back country.
sell me, owners.. do I take the leap?
thanks.
I hope if this one works out (off to a bad start already) I am hoping that others will have more capable trucks when im in the market again so I can get something other than a Dakota.
So my loooooooooong answer is no, I would not buy it again unless I have to.
Good luck,
Robert
Plus a host of other nuisances common to a Friday build date vehicle.
Replaced wiper switch twice, brake rotors and drums four times, camshaft sensor, 2 updates to PCM to cure stalling, clicking in rear leaf springs (required new spacers and straps)mysterious clanking in front end when using brakes. Drivers seat now sags mightily under my 215 lb heft (padding compressed down and support, what little there was, is now non-existent)
Finally although this has not hampered driving experience, there is the constand Mayo goo in the oil filler tube during cool weather.
Summary: DC has the right idea but poor execution on some aspects. It appears the bean counters had too much say so in the design of this vehicle.
I would buy these trucks again.
Drive Safe,
Joe
Iowabigguy,
Check out the March Motor Trend New Ram vs F-150, Silverado, Tundra. Personally I do not care for the new design of the Ram. Looks like something out of a comic book or a Tonka Truck. I know everyone is different though. I think they went too far with the exagerated front. I think the conservative look of the Chevy has held up much better than the curvy Ford. And I am sure you know to at least wait for the new Hemi engine. Ram got the lowest score in Power category
Bookitty
So not only would I buy one again, I would build it the EXACT same way (at least until the 5.7l Hemi is out). Good luck with your decision, what ever it may be.
4.7 qc 3.55
Any advice would be appreciated.
Thank-You
Ron35
My Present 2001 ordered directly from the the Factory, Born on date is: 07-00, recieved 8 August 2000, QuadCab 4x4, LSD, 3.55 4.7L Auto-(tired of rowing the gears as with my 5-speed 87 Nissan Kingcab, though it is fun to drive sometimes) AWD, T&H, heavy-duty everything, 4-wheel antilock brakes, Amberfire, tow pkg-factory installed, I got everything except for Leather, sliding rear window, an cd-in-dash, - goofed on that one, should of gotten the cd-indash, still havn't gotten the changer yet. and I have the TITLE
GVWR is 5780 lbs, 2001 QuadCab 4x4 4.7 auto/awd, 13,450.0 miles no problems with brakes, yet :-) Mileage is 12-14mpg tromping around Houston TX, and on my trips to Dallas @ 60mph-cruise/control I get 20-21mpg regular Diamond-Shamrock 87oct.
I bought this Particular vehicle, as I Believe that A AWD vehicle is the SAFEST to drive and Only the Dodge offers a P/U with this option. Am well aware of the Mileage & tire wear concern, though I haven't seen the tire's wear yet. Plus this vehicle offer's me the option of being able to Do anything that comes to mind; take up to 5 other people with me, move "tall" items that cant fit into a suv :-) pull my 'future' Boat, and the accelleration is Awesome! current mileage is 13,450.0 as of 13 Feb 02
I do drive this vehicle at least twice a week; "the QC" I rotate amoung the 87 Nissan Kingcab that allowed me to save long enough to be able to buy this QC for CASH :-), and my 1984 Honda Trail CT-110 grocery-getter.
an that's my .02
http://coulterc.home.mindspring.com/hemi/hemi.html
it was the only way to get it in. Question:?? Is this normal ?? or do MOST PEOPLE have center-inlet and offset-outlet on their mufflers. BTY, my stock muffler has a 24(length) inch case, and 28 inch from pipe in/outs. I've read people used flowmaster 942552 and that has center inlet. I want a dynomax. Just want to order corrrectly for simple installation.Ger
And while we are on dumb questions here's another. I do a lot of short trip driving (drop off and pick up kids at school, day care, sports, work errands etc.). What is better for the engine, turning it off only to start again in a short period of time or just let it idle. If let it idle how long before turning it off becomes the better choice?
Bookitty
Ron35
As for the Dakota being discontinued, I find it hard to believe that DC would abandon the mid-size truck segment since the next generation of the Chevy S-10 (and its GMC cousin) are going to be mid-sized trucks.
http://car-truck.com
In case any of you are wondering, no I did not tow the wifes car through the mountains in overdrive. I only shift into overdrive when going downhill to help fuel economy and to get a headstart up the next long steep climb. I was surprised that the auto 4.7 was able the be in the passing lane going up those mountains especially pulling a tow dolly and another car. The truck actually impressed me and even up the steepest long hills the engine temp barely moved. This is much better than I expected.
Good luck all,
Robert
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I wish I could buy the same diesel dakoata that is built in Brazil, (delivered to all the world EXCEPT USA) I would not mind 40MPG.
Covers the 4.7 and the 45RFE trans too.
I put it out there on ebay. Auction ends this Saturday.
I heard a rumour that Dodge has issued a recall on transfer cases for Dakota's 1998 and older.
I checked the NHTSA website to no avail. Anyone else hear this rumour, and if so, can you provide details?
Thanks
Rick
Perhaps there is not a 'recall' but instead a TSB (Technical Service Bulletin) on the Xfer case.
There are FARRR more TSB's on vehicles than there are 'recalls'. A TSB is issued for virtually anyting from knobs falling off to paint peeling.... TSBs are not nearly as expensive as a 'recall' because the vehicle manufacturer is under no obligation to tell anyone about them. Only customers that complain loudly enough about a problem may force the dealer to look up the TSBs for that problem.
Do you know WHICH Xfer case is involved. Is it one of the "New Venture" designs? Is it the FULLTIME or SOTF? (ShiftOnTheFly)
You are correct, it is probably more like a TSB, as opposed to a recall. I don't know which transfer case is affected, but due to the fact that it applies to 1998 models and previous, would expect it to be Shift on the fly.
Thanks
Rick
I've purchased a number of new vehicles in my life, but never have I gotten so much attention after a automobile purchase.
Hope everyone had a good Christmas!
Regards,
Dusty
I guess this is his way getting positive feedback on surveys..... I never did take any surveys to the dealership. Instead I answered the questions with brutal honesty 8-)
Ger.
Regards,
Dusty
It is a "JD Powers" award.... for what its worth.
Is this the only vehicle you drive? It could be that you're just not use to the country dark yet. Comparing to another vehicle might be a good.
Regards,
Dusty