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Old Jun 28, 2014 | 10:50 AM
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nice buy, good luck with it
 
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Old Jun 28, 2014 | 09:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Jaded
Nice, you've definitely got something different there. Don't think I've seen on in the wild yet.
I've seen 1 other in my area, so still rare around me. I don't have a single complaint about it. Car like ride, ground clearance, and no issues merging on the highways.
 
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Old Jun 29, 2014 | 08:49 AM
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tire pressure looks a bit high, no?
 
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Old Jun 29, 2014 | 11:49 AM
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I've been looking at those a little as well as the Ford Escape with the 2.0. Tow anything with it yet?

Am considering something a little more compact and efficient to replace the Dakota but I also tow quite a bit. 6x12 enclosed trailer with total weight between 2500# and 3200#. I'm interested to know how those Jeeps would handle it. I know the V6 with tow package is rated at 4500# but how well it actually pulls it is a different story.

I can't see it getting much better mileage than my Dakota if the engine is revving at 5000 rpms trying to maintain speed with a trailer behind it.
 
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Old Jun 30, 2014 | 02:02 AM
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Originally Posted by 06Dak4.7Silver
tire pressure looks a bit high, no?
Yep. Had just bought the vehicle home from the dealer. It's been adjusted to 33psi.
 
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Old Jun 30, 2014 | 02:03 AM
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Originally Posted by rodslinger
I've been looking at those a little as well as the Ford Escape with the 2.0. Tow anything with it yet?

Am considering something a little more compact and efficient to replace the Dakota but I also tow quite a bit. 6x12 enclosed trailer with total weight between 2500# and 3200#. I'm interested to know how those Jeeps would handle it. I know the V6 with tow package is rated at 4500# but how well it actually pulls it is a different story.

I can't see it getting much better mileage than my Dakota if the engine is revving at 5000 rpms trying to maintain speed with a trailer behind it.
Have not towed with it, so I can't give you the answer you're looking for, sadly.
 
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Old Jun 30, 2014 | 11:00 PM
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I've seen 1 other in my area, so still rare around me. I don't have a single complaint about it. Car like ride, ground clearance, and no issues merging on the highways.
Rich people pay a lot of money for exclusive vehicles. Good thing Dodge is around for us poor folks
 
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Old Jul 2, 2014 | 12:37 PM
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Rich people pay a lot of money for exclusive vehicles. Good thing Dodge is around for us poor folks
Dealer still has about 10 on the lot. Nothing exclusive about them. I wish I was rich though.
 
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