Gettin aboard the Mopar train!!!!

Stinky_Hooker · #1 07-26-2006, 11:05 PM

I am about to buy (actually do some swapping) for a 2001 Dodge Dakota Quad cab. I am pretty pumped as this is a 4x4 and a V8.

FINALLY I WILL OWN A FREAKIN V8 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I am so tired of towin the Hooker and tractors at the hunting property with an underpowered vehicle! *:P

The body has a little damage which I why Im getting a sweet deal on it, but other than that it seems to be a sound, tuff little ride. Whatch-yall think bout Dodges?

Im pretty pumped!!!!

Go ahead, let the flaming begin!!! *::)

Blu_Lunch · #2 07-26-2006, 11:12 PM

Welcome to the club. What size V-8? I got a 5.9L 360 cid in my Durango and it gets 11 mpg towing the V-20.

#3 07-26-2006, 11:35 PM

yeah, those durango's are cute. been thinking bout getting one for the wife. at least its not a ford bud, at least its not a ford! but i get the feeling ur gonna like having a V8, no matter what kind.

sry blu, couldn't help myself :-[

Stinky_Hooker · #4 07-26-2006, 11:58 PM

Its got the 4.7 in it. I would rather have the 5.2 or of course the fire breathin 5.9, but this one makes 235hp and 295ft lbs of torque. Thats a far cry from the whopping 175 hp and 170ft lbs my 4.3 in the Jimmy is makin. *::)

I just got it from the guy. I am goin to drive it to work tomorrow and tow the boat with it. I gonna pull the boat all over and make SURE its a solid ride. *8)

I like the feel of it so far and I REALLY like the power! Its a small V8, but a V8 for sure!!! It has a big truck feel to it for sure!! I like the quad cab too! Thatll be nice for the kids and for fishin buddies. Keep all my gear dry and comfy during hunting season too.

Skools Out · #5 07-27-2006, 01:00 AM

make sure the transmission is good Dodge had real issues with them on their gas models. I had a '99 Dodge *4x4 Quad cab but it was a Diesel. Great Truck just a noisy ride.

rb437 · #6 07-27-2006, 01:22 AM

Got a '98 Durango. 5.2 V8. I like it alot. That should tow your boat with no problem. May yours be as trouble free as mine has been.

chumbucket · #7 07-27-2006, 01:24 AM

Hope ya have good luck with it Stink. My last truck was a full size Dodge Ram with the 5.9L.
Not trying to burst your bubble, but I'll never own another Dodge. :P Although I owned it for 10 years, they certainly weren't trouble free. Transmission constantly slipped and had it adjusted several times. Brakes? Where do I begin? Inferior at best. You will probably have similar issues that we've experienced with our Jeep Grand Cherokee since I believe many of the components are the same. Rotors warp in a hearbeat. When they do, don't waste your time with factory replacements. Get aftermarkets that are drilled and slotted to dissipate the heat. They're about 3X's the cost but will last a lot longer. Trust me.
I won't get into the crap fuel economy since you're happy with owning a V8 other than to say that Chrysler vehicles are among the worst in comparably equipped models from the competitors.
I will say that I like the styling. I certainly hope it goes well for you and wish you good luck.
Enjoy.

Stinky_Hooker · #8 07-27-2006, 09:35 AM

Thanks CB.....I always appreciate honesty. ;)

Blu_Lunch · #9 07-27-2006, 10:02 AM

I guess it depends on what day your truck was built. I'have owned mine since 12/01 and the only thing I habe to fix was, the left front wheel bearing, output speed sensor and a tune-up. I never had a issue with the brakes, I towed the V-20 with no trailer brakes up till 3 weeks ago, the truck stopped fine. I don't know about the full sized truck but I get 15.5 around town and 18 highway with mine.....

msbhammer · #10 07-27-2006, 10:06 AM

Dodge ??, Ah man, thats like owning a Bayliner. ;D
FORD MAN all the way !! ;D ;D ;)