I just got a 1999 Dakota Sport v6
And I was wondering if someone could tell me what the difference between a sport and a normal dakota?

 

non sport has chrome bumbers, sport has body color matched ones

that one off the top of my head. there are probably more. Its a trim level difference not a performance one.

 

The Sport includes some options that are otherwise either optional or not available on the base model. Even up to the SLT model (above Sport) there are really no mechanical changes it's all just trim and option differences. I have a brochure for 1997 at home and I'll post back with the exact changes. It ought to be similar to the 1998 model year.

 

I think the sport has black bumpers, and I do also believe a lmited slip differential

 

My sport has a LSD?? Hmmm is there a way to check for that? I assume I couldnt lay a long one wheel patch with a LSD but Ive never had one before...

 

LSD wasnt standard with sports, mine doenst have one. easiest way to check is look at the sticker in the glove box.

I thought Sport was above SLT...at least it was when i ordered my Ram.

Check here though. http://www.carsdirect.com/research/s...&year=1999

Check the specs section for each category for what was available, standard, or optional

 

mines a sport......its got the black bumper......non lim slip.....and i also think its the level of options like power windows adn locks......maybe mirrors........and cloth seats adn leather ones.....

 

At least in 1997, the Sport was the mid-line trim. That's pretty much SOP for Dodge. Even on the minivans, it was the same way. You had base/SE, Sport, then ES, EX, etc.

Looking through the brochure, the Sport added to the base model such things as standard cloth 40/20/40 bench, to replace the standard vinyl bench, standard carpeting where it was optional on base, standard tachometer gauges where it was optional on base, standard 15x7 aluminum wheels where they were optional on base, etc. The Sport did get the black/body color bumpers, and the body color grille. Interestingly, two tone paint was not available on Sport (at least not in '97). It was available on base and on SLT. I assume because of the mono-tone paint scheme with the bumpers, etc.

SLT added to Sport standard light/power package where it was optional in Sport, standard overhead console, standard power locks/windows, things like that.

 

ooooh
Thanks alot for the info

 

adding to his note... What was standard equip. on an 01 SLT quad cab, i have one with towing package, premium 16in. wheels, 4.7l, overhead console without compass, 6 speaker infinity stereo, power doors, windows, and seats, chrome grill, chrome front and rear bumper, Class 3 reciever hitch, 3 peice butterfly tonneau cover (excuse spelling) center console, cloth seats, (thankfully) rear side privacy glass, no trim, no fender flares (sadly).