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Tibbs
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1/30/2004
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Why they insist on littering their trucks with chrome is beyond me, but with a little lift here, some 35" wheels there, and slab of paint on that grill and bumper....this could be a real nice truck.
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Tibbs
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1/30/2004
05:57:32
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Here's a different perspective. I like those tailights!
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jimmi.j
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1/30/2004
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"litter their trucks with chrome"?
I think chrome looks fantastic on any vehicle.
I guess DC should have asked your permission before they redesigned their truck.
Who the fukc are you anyway?
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Tibbs
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1/30/2004
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Just someone wise enough to refrain from kindergarten comebacks, even though I can actually spell them correctly. (ask your parents for help on the 'big' words next time son)
If the Germans made it a habit to ask permission for things, the French army would have one less drop scuff on their rifles and a boatload of white flags.
While I'm sure that chrome accents do appeal to a specific segment of society, those of us without black lacquer furniture, shoulder length mullets, and whose name isn't prominently displayed on an embroidered chest patch feel that perhaps such JC Whitney-esque design cues left the contemporary scene back when Jack, Chrissy and Janet quit being roommates. Each man is entitled to his own opinion, and I suppose, well...OH, alright, you children can have one too.
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2THEXTRM
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1/30/2004
09:52:42
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DO I SEE FRONT MOUNTED TOW HOOKS ON THERE!?:)
Looks alright, other than the Dodge grille/headlights, it kinda resembles an Avalanche(model sans body cladding) with the excessive protruding fenders. The wheels almost look Chevy too lol. I'll get used to it like every other change Dodge has made and get myself one after the first year run is out and some of the bugs are identified/corrected. I don't trust DC for the first year run on any of their models, with Mercedes possibly being an exception.
For my tastes, I hope those little car mirrors are not the largest available and the rear taillights are going to make it a biatch for aftermarket taillight guard makers to design them for a form fitting appearance. I do like the rear bumper design better, appears to be more step area and it doesn't look like a stuck on afterthought like the 97-04 models the way it wraps around the body.
Also, too bad for us pre-05 owners, the new 5-bolt wheel pattern will only further reduce the wheel options for us.
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SVTJES
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1/30/2004
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Will it come in the Road Turd model, ummm I mean R/T?
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Tibbs
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1/30/2004
14:24:29
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I'm gay.
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Jeff
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1/30/2004
15:46:43
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that 4x4 logo sure looks like a chevy to me
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dah
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1/30/2004
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5 lug equals family car
6 or more lugs equals a truck
even my old nissan four banger pick up had six lugs
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doh
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1/30/2004
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dah equals moron
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OMG
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16:10:56
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I just don't like it.
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Tubbs
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1/30/2004
16:18:37
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I don't own a Dakota but I like to troll on Dakota boards and start flame wars with real Dakota owners because I'm a useless piece of shlt.
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doh
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1/30/2004
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i own a dak but i'm buying a ford cause its got six lugs. looks like a ricer
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tibbs
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1/30/2004
17:52:51
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does it have 14 inch tires
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hummmm
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1/30/2004
18:04:01
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same crappy gas cover with the stupid finger lip,
Vehicle ( don't want to confuse it with a truck) looks like a 1966 oldsmobile rocket. Where are the fins ??????
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Modain
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1/30/2004
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These photos look like the new look I remember when I went to a Dodge-sponsored truck viewing of new looks for future offerings.
I was fresh from purchasing my new 2002 QC in August and attended the show at the Los Angeles convention center in December (I think) 2002. The truck prototypes I saw were a little rougher than these photos, but I specifically remember the too-big front bumper and the over-bulging (front & rear) fender lines and how they didn't blend well at all with the sides.
I took every opportunity on the questionaire to indicate my dislike for the new look.
I left that show mourning how such a beautiful truck would be ruined should they actualy produce this look. If these photos are real, then I am so happy I have a great looking GenIII model.
Of course, this is my opinion. Some folks may actualy like the new look. That's what makes free enterprise and free will such a great thing.
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jimmy
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1/30/2004
18:19:36
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with the big rear fenders that stick out, does that mean:
1 the truck got wider??
2 the bed got smaller??
I don't like either option.
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Coma
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1/30/2004
18:56:44
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Looks OK. It sure would look better with bigger tires, but again, it doesn't look like there's much room for larger sneakers.
Like 2THEXTRM, I'll wait and see after the first year.
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Geezus
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1/30/2004
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I like it. I think the new look is good. It looks like the wheel/tire package is more balanced ize wise for the openings. I don't know why the gas opening would be a problem. I guess some people find theirs hard to use?
If you need bed space buy a full size. Don't buy a small pickup for the bed space. That's just plain dumb. As for the 5 lug wheels, my Jeeps all have 5 lugs. 6 lug whels are just a scam to limit aftermarket wheel choices and jack up the price.
If it comes with a Hemi and ball joints that don't wear out before the first tank of gas is through I'll buy one. Chrome and all. That'll be the 4th Dak over 3 generations I've owned.
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hummmmm
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1/30/2004
19:12:18
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the finger lip hole on the gas cover is 50 years old. nobody else does it. causes wind noise, screws up body lines. looks stupid.
serves no purpose except saves the germans a buck.
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Paul
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1/30/2004
19:13:14
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Not bad, still one of the best looking small pickups that will be on the market. I'll make my final decision in person.
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