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jayb
Dodge Dakota
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7/22/2008
00:41:37
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Well, I finally got something newer. The 1993 Dakota definitely served its purpose well, but it was getting real beat... I definitely got my moneys worth. I'm not gonna go Dodge this time because, well I know alot of people who have newer Dodges, and they all bitch alot about the mileage. The mileage sucks on the Dakota, and these days it hits hard. I ended up getting a 2003 Silverado with a 4.3L 2wd auto fairly loaded. I'm satisfied with the capabilities of the v6 and it pulls my boat just as good as the 318 did. This was a helpful site, so hopefully I'll find a chevy site as good.
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Lee
Dodge Dakota
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7/22/2008
18:36:57
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Sometimes you just have to say goodbye to the old beast and get something more updated. I hope the Chevy works out just as well as the Dodge did for you. My three trucks have been Toyota ('93), Ford ('98), and Dodge ('00). Maybe a Chevy should be on my list for the future too!
Lee
P.S. The Dakota is my favorite of the three. I guess that's why I have kept it twice as long as I did the others!
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4.7 Magnum
Dodge Dakota
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8/07/2008
20:08:15
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I did the same thing in April 2008. Traded my 2000 Dakota 4.7 4x4 club cab for a 2002 silverado 2500HD 4x4. Didn't trade for better mileage but I traded to get more towing capacity. I tried to tow a 30 foot travel trailer with my 4.7 dakota. It did well on a 9 mile drive home when i bought it but wasn't feeling safe driving it on a 270 mile trip through the mountains in PA! My 4.7 got about 14 - 15 MPG and the Silverado's BIG BLOCK 8.1 496 cubic inch engine gets 12 MPG. Not much difference in MPG but can pull up to 12,000 pounds VS 6,100 pounds with the Dakota. Good luck with your Silverado. I love mine but do miss the Dakota!! It was a great truck when I had it!
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super bee
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8/08/2008
01:43:30
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im thinking of getting rid of my dakota for a car
i still have the 03 3500 for a truck, just cant beat it like the dakota
1990 sport RC SB, 1995 318drivetrain, 3.92 gears (came with truck) Powertrax "traction system", 95 dash/steering wheel, hearthrob exhaust, headers, cutout after y-pipe, necessary electric fan add-a-leafs, 30x9.5 mud tires, cranked T-bars, AR 39 15x8 rims, grill guard, roll bars
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jayb
Dodge Dakota
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8/13/2008
18:53:02
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so far im gonna get over 500 miles out of this tank of gas. thats about 15mpg all in town driving. the dakota would never have seen that mileage.
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