Toyota or Dodge?
#21
08-05-2007, 05:22 PM
RE: Toyota or Dodge?
ORIGINAL: KillerCummins
I think the best thing I can do for mileage is regear and slow down. Randy's ring and pinion has the package deal to switch to 4.56s for $1200. Right now I'm running the stock 3.73s. I think that could help a lot. As for slowing down, that Sh** aint happening. I live/commute right along the Texas/mexico border and the mexican nationals drive like there still in mexico, its the scariest thing in the world driving your 40K $ truck next to a vw that doesn't signal when changing lanes and drives in the turn lane. I just tune her up to highway speed and no one can keep up.
I think the best thing I can do for mileage is regear and slow down. Randy's ring and pinion has the package deal to switch to 4.56s for $1200. Right now I'm running the stock 3.73s. I think that could help a lot. As for slowing down, that Sh** aint happening. I live/commute right along the Texas/mexico border and the mexican nationals drive like there still in mexico, its the scariest thing in the world driving your 40K $ truck next to a vw that doesn't signal when changing lanes and drives in the turn lane. I just tune her up to highway speed and no one can keep up.
#22
08-06-2007, 08:16 AM
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RE: Toyota or Dodge?
Well, I can't tell you about in the state but here in Canada I made the research last year when I was about to purchase my truck... My first choice was the 2006 Tacoma TRD5 Sport off road automatic, almost fully loaded. Second choice was the Dakota TRX 4 2006 V8 HO.
both prices at $42,000 CDN,
Toyota no dealling but the were given free mud flap and mud carpet. interest rate at 7.9% for 60 months.
Dakota, dealt the truck at $35500 and 0% interest rate for 60 months.
Toyota had a way better resale value, a nicer truck but was it really worth that much, NOPE, not for me. But the Dakota as alway been good and reliable for me and my kind of ridding. Since this one is my 5th but I was really decided to change brand but... I didn't had that kind of money.
Good luck!
both prices at $42,000 CDN,
Toyota no dealling but the were given free mud flap and mud carpet. interest rate at 7.9% for 60 months.
Dakota, dealt the truck at $35500 and 0% interest rate for 60 months.
Toyota had a way better resale value, a nicer truck but was it really worth that much, NOPE, not for me. But the Dakota as alway been good and reliable for me and my kind of ridding. Since this one is my 5th but I was really decided to change brand but... I didn't had that kind of money.
Good luck!
#23
08-06-2007, 08:30 AM
RE: Toyota or Dodge?
ORIGINAL: moosehunter
Well, I can't tell you about in the state but here in Canada I made the research last year when I was about to purchase my truck... My first choice was the 2006 Tacoma TRD5 Sport off road automatic, almost fully loaded. Second choice was the Dakota TRX 4 2006 V8 HO.
both prices at $42,000 CDN,
Toyota no dealling but the were given free mud flap and mud carpet. interest rate at 7.9% for 60 months.
Dakota, dealt the truck at $35500 and 0% interest rate for 60 months.
Toyota had a way better resale value, a nicer truck but was it really worth that much, NOPE, not for me. But the Dakota as alway been good and reliable for me and my kind of ridding. Since this one is my 5th but I was really decided to change brand but... I didn't had that kind of money.
Good luck!
Well, I can't tell you about in the state but here in Canada I made the research last year when I was about to purchase my truck... My first choice was the 2006 Tacoma TRD5 Sport off road automatic, almost fully loaded. Second choice was the Dakota TRX 4 2006 V8 HO.
both prices at $42,000 CDN,
Toyota no dealling but the were given free mud flap and mud carpet. interest rate at 7.9% for 60 months.
Dakota, dealt the truck at $35500 and 0% interest rate for 60 months.
Toyota had a way better resale value, a nicer truck but was it really worth that much, NOPE, not for me. But the Dakota as alway been good and reliable for me and my kind of ridding. Since this one is my 5th but I was really decided to change brand but... I didn't had that kind of money.
Good luck!
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#26
08-06-2007, 05:02 PM
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RE: Toyota or Dodge?
I'm just glad he didn't say that the Honda Ridgeline was an option. That's not even a real truck... or vehicle.
I'll be honest with you, I have owned two trucks total. My first truck of course was a 1999 Dodge Dakota Sport. I loved that truck and wouldn't trade it in for another one, then I went in to my dealership to get an oil change andI walked out with the 05 brand new. I have the Laramie, and I love my truck.
As far as the aftermarket, there's a lot more than people realize for our trucks. A supercharger, cams, CAI, exhaust, etc, for the engine is out there, but not enough cosmetic stuff.
Wait another month when they come out with the new 08's with the new 4.7L. More power and better fuel efficeincy and it'll work on flex fuel.
If you're looking for towing capacity, the Taco isn't going to keep up with the Daks. The V8's vs the V6's is like comparing apples and oranges.
I haven't heard anything stating that the daks are getting the cummings. As far as I know, we're suppose to get a diesle engine, and I'm imagining it'll be a 3.0 since they carry 375lbs of tq and 215 hp. That's what they're putting into the Grand Cherokees.
I'll be honest with you, I have owned two trucks total. My first truck of course was a 1999 Dodge Dakota Sport. I loved that truck and wouldn't trade it in for another one, then I went in to my dealership to get an oil change andI walked out with the 05 brand new. I have the Laramie, and I love my truck.
As far as the aftermarket, there's a lot more than people realize for our trucks. A supercharger, cams, CAI, exhaust, etc, for the engine is out there, but not enough cosmetic stuff.
Wait another month when they come out with the new 08's with the new 4.7L. More power and better fuel efficeincy and it'll work on flex fuel.
If you're looking for towing capacity, the Taco isn't going to keep up with the Daks. The V8's vs the V6's is like comparing apples and oranges.
I haven't heard anything stating that the daks are getting the cummings. As far as I know, we're suppose to get a diesle engine, and I'm imagining it'll be a 3.0 since they carry 375lbs of tq and 215 hp. That's what they're putting into the Grand Cherokees.