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Options for trucks? Dodge? Ford?

frorider6

frorider6

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I started a thread about sports cars that worked out really well and was very informative. So here's my thoughts on trucks.

I've decided against buying a sports car. I think I'll be much happier with a truck. I'm just that kind of guy. And there's is only 1 truck I want. A Dodge Dakota with the V8. I don't want a full size truck. It's too big and I just can't justify owning that heavy duty of a truck. While the Dakota isn't exactly small, it's still a mid sized truck and comes with a V8 engine. I'll either get the Club cab or the Quad cab. I haven't decided yet. Of course it'll be 4x4.

Anyone own one? Opinions of other trucks?
 
gymtime said:
I've got one just like that Fro, only it's a long bed. Been real happy with it so far.
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I want the short bed. I'd just carry normal gardening shit, furnature, camping gear and maybe a motorcycle so I don't want or need a long bed.

What year do you have? What engine? What is a must to get with this vehicle?
 
I have a 2000, 4wd, club (ext) cab, long bed, 4.7 V8. Dodge also makes a 5.9 liter which must be fast as hell. They put them in their little dakota roadsters, but I believe you can get them with the 4wd as well.

IMO, get the long bed, ext cab, black. Asthetically, that's the sharpest. I'll see if I can post a pic when I get home if you'd like. I'd get one of the V8s as opposed to the 6. Although get your gas card ready, the 4.7 gets 13/14 city, 18/19 highway.

Also, I think getting a motorcycle in a short bed would be tough. Plus, short beds look...well......goofy in these trucks. I've got slightly oversized tires on mine, a size or two bigger than stock. Makes a big difference IMO, and you don't need a lift to do it.
 
I bought a ford ranger because i hear they are durable as hell. If you want durability a mitsubishi mighty max, nissan pickup or a ford ranger could be good options.
 
MmMm Dodge MmMm i went to the national car show.. and they had this 2002 siler extended cab dodge , 4 door , 36 inch tires lifted 14 inches, painted silver with blue flames.. omg i nearly creamed all over it ,
 
I'll have to wait until I can see the interior of the Club and Quad cab before I decide on which one I want. Total truck length is the same, which means the Quad cab has a shorter bed. And I want the 4.7 liter V8. I think I'll stick with stock tires since fuel mileage will already be not so good.

Color options, either silver, dark metallic grey or black.
 
Black was my second choice. I would have gone with the dark grey if I could have. They're sharp trucks man. I think you'll like them.
 
gymtime said:
Black was my second choice. I would have gone with the dark grey if I could have. They're sharp trucks man. I think you'll like them.
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Well, I plan on keeping it until it falls apart. Everyone needs to have a truck. I hope it lasts a long time. I'd like to see at least 15 years out of it.
 
frorider6 said:


Well, I plan on keeping it until it falls apart. Everyone needs to have a truck. I hope it lasts a long time. I'd like to see at least 15 years out of it.
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It can be done. My other truck is probably older than you are. :)
 
although you probably won't be able to fit a bike in it, like you mentioned, I think the chevy avalanche is a great vehicle. You get the best features of a pickup and full-size SUV. Get a set of rims and the truck is badass.

The F150 Lightning SVT is worth your look to.
 
I have a Ram with a long box, 318 engine.
Truck is ok BUT these fucking dodge trucks and minivans have problems with the transmissions.

I had problems with mine and I know several others as well.
Interesting enough this problem does not seem to occur with the Diesal 4x4 models. I know a couple people who have them and my dad has one as well and no problems.

Just my 2 cents.
That and is it me or does the new Dodge Ram have the ugliest front end now. Anf the back end is identical to the Ford F-150

I would Chevy/Gmc as I never hear of problems with those.
 
Best decision you will ever make is buying a dodge. I was going to do the same thing as you as far as the dakota goes. Then I drove a full size quad cab and I was sold. It was like sitting in a lazy boy recliner and to say that the 5.7 360 V-8 is totally awesome is an understatement. I now have a 5 inch lift kit on mine with a set of 35 inch Mickey Thompsons. It is a real head turner.
 
I bought a 2001 F150 lariat extended cab and wished to God that I had bought the four door model instead. Could've used the extra room. :)
 
i own a 2001 dodge dakota extra cab 4x4 with a 4.7l v8.. I LOVE THIS TRUCK! i used to drive a full size f150 lariat, but i like the dodge better since i really dont need a truck as big as an f150..
 
I would definitely go with the quad cab---if you plan on having it for the next 15 or so years --- you should spend a little more and get the quad--or at least I would:)
 
My sister has the exact truck you are looking at, but in blue. Like Milhouse mentioned, she's having transmission problems and the thing is a 2001. For the small trucks, I'd recommend the Toyotas. I think they are the best looking, and the most reliable. They are a little more expensive, though.
 
You will also find electical problems with the dodge. These have never been good in the long run. They are nice.. but if you plan on keeping it.. AVOID the dodge.

I have a chevy zr2. Mine looks like this one.. but this is not mine. It has a 4.3 litre.. it has alot of power.
 
frorider6 said:
What kind of transmission problems? Major shit that warranty doesn't cover? Or small things easily fixed?
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I don't know all the details, as we don't talk that much. The last time I saw her, she was saying that her truck had been in and out of the shop with LOTS of problems. I can only imagine they were little things, as big ones wouldn't allow that sort of turnover.
 
Before this one I had a 1999 Tacoma 4WD... it was WAY cheaper.. and WAY weaker. It had a pussy motor and no room. If you get the jap truck.. make sure to get the biggest motor they make. Mine was really weak. They forgot to put the special rice mixture in.
 
That depends.. see it comes with steamed.. but it is extra for fried.
 
The small Chevs are nice looking, my neighbor has one. If I hadn't got the Dodge, I would have got a Chev.

And Fro - no, the big Truck's 24 years old this year. You're pushing 30? Thought you were a youngster.
 
gymtime said:


YYYYYYYYYYYYYYUP!! Before long I'll be arranging my schedule around Matlock and Diagnosis Murder reruns.
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Matlock!!! I love that show!!!

BTW.. that new Ozbourne's show is pretty good. It is on tonight.
 
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