GRSTUDENT - I have a '99 Durango loaded with 5.9 leather every option selling for $8500. Message me if interested.

 

grstudent yes the seats are interchangable i would look on ebay for those good luck

 

as well it might be cheeper to get them re-apolsterd then buying new seets all together.. you might want to look into doing that...

 

If Gas mileage is your concern and you like towing, you may want to shop around for a 5.9 but in 2wd instead of 4wd.

Buy a 2000 as the oldest model. It has a refined steering system using rack and pinion instead of that recirculating ball joint that exists on the 98-99 models. Turning radius is much smaller and tighter. Also, you may qualify for the front Ball joints recall if the 2000-2003 model you found did not have the recall performed on it.

The 2001-2003 models, the interior has changed.

The A/C now offers dual zones in front and a dedicated 3rd zone in back. The A/C vents has been relocated to the sides for the 2nd and 3rd row seats to clear the top space for possible DVD entertainment system console. The rear A/C also provide heat.

The dash layout has been refined as well as the information cluster panel.

If you get a 4WD, you will not see the manual gear shifter on the floorboard, you will have the electronic 4x4 switch on the dash console.

Also, I am not sure if it is starting 2001, but a 5 speed auto is available only for the 4.7 engine package.

 

Gas mileage really isnt that important, as I've had cars in the past with worst gas mileage. I also live in MI, so i need 4wd, if not for the winter, then for wheeling. Thanks again for all the help so far. I got someone coming out to look at my car tonight, if it sells, then I will be prolly picking up a durango by the end of the week. Look for more questions from me once i get it.

 

OK, i found a 2000 R/T with 80k miles on it for $8k. Going to go take a look at it, it seems a little to good to be true, butt we'll see. Also, are RTs AWD, or still 4WD?

 

Yes, all durango R/T models uses the AWD drivetrain. Thus we get the worst gas mileage of all the D's.

 

I am glad I got the SLT rather than the R/T the differences are too small and I can take mine off road much more seriously than any R/T. Also stock #'s on the SLT 0-60 and 1/4 mile are only .1 seconds behind the R/T. If you don't intend on ever going off road I'm sure it's road manners are better than mine but w/e. Where do you live to because I found tons of D's here all over the NYC area with low mileage. No more high mileage used vehicles for me.

 

I hear you on the high mileage thing. I'll have to check out autotrader around the NYC area. I live in MI, but have no problem traveling to pick up a D. I would want to go through a dealer, as i need a loan. And i need to sell my car first. Its hard to sell a convertible in the summer when itrs been raining like crazy lately.