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Old 11-29-2004, 04:05 PM
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Hello,
I come from germany and I want to buy a Durango.
Now, I need information (to buy), because here in germany is the Durango very rare.
What are the greatest problems with these car ?
What engine is the best ?

Thank you very much.

With best wishes from germany

Frank
 
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what generation or year are you considering?
 
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Hallo,
I´m looking for an ´98 or ´99 Durango with 5,9 l machine.

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Hallo,
I?m looking for an ?98 or ?99 Durango with 5,9 l machine.

Thank you

Frank
I would stay away. unless its has low miles 40-50K anything over that and you're asking for trouble.

 
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The troll strikes again. Tony had a bad experience with his but overall doesn't know jacksiht about them. The 5.9/46RE is a good overall package. I prefer the 4.7/45RFE package in the later models. Good luck shopping.
 
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The troll strikes again. Tony had a bad experience with his but overall doesn't know jacksiht about them. The 5.9/46RE is a good overall package. I prefer the 4.7/45RFE package in the later models. Good luck shopping.
Well I actualy know quite allot about this truck since I've done all the work on it myself, but if you want to Name call then you can go to www.kindergarden.com

here are Some more people that had my experiences.

http://www.consumeraffairs.com/autom...e_durango.html
 
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Troll refers to someone who has no real interest in a site other than to ruffle feathers. I can say for absolute certainty that I have forgotten more about the DCX line than you will ever know. The Durango is a good truck. Have a nice day.
 
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I have a 5.2. if your looking for one I suggest the SLT +. comes with leather, infinity sound system, fender flares and some more bells and whistles. They do have a few problems, but nothing that can't be fixed easily. There's a lot of aftermarket parts out there. I have over 80k on mine and still going strong. Just make sure you look it over good and once you get it change all your fluids. you never know what the other owner did as far as up keep. ignore the angry man above. do some research before you buy. that's reguardless of make
 
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I agree
There's a lot
change your fluids I Just traded mine in for another and I am going tomorrow to change all the fluids especially the oil I always use synthetic the first time I change the oil and 1 of every 3 there after the synthetic has microscopic ball bearings in it that will clean your engine if you use it all the time it will wear your engin out faster but I use it for an initial engine cleaning then go to regular oil for 2 changes then do a synthetic again for 2000 miles. it should keep that engin running very smothly.
 



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