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Old 03-18-2008, 12:06 PM
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I did search and couldnt find anything....but has anyone gotten an 08 Dakota yet? or driven one at least?
Opinions/pics etc?...just curious to hear personal experiences.

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Old 03-18-2008, 12:17 PM
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i got to test fit one at the auto show,
not bad, i kinda like it, i think its actually smaller than the 06's
i dont like the chrome trim around the headlights though,
 
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Old 03-18-2008, 01:56 PM
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Racinartist just got one by default. Me personally, I dont like the looks of the fronts, like batman said, the chromed out headlights on most suck, but if they arent chromed the truck looks good. Here is Racinartists, https://dodgeforum.com/m_1213875/tm.htm. Just look throught this post and you'll see some pictures of his truck
 
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You obsessed with my truck dude? Haha

Sorry, I've been REALLY busy and didn't see this post til now. Yea, I like mine, even though I did get it by 'default'. They aren't any smaller though. The truck is the same chassis and bodywise. The only thing I can tell different is the asthetics of the front fenders, hood, and nose/grille. Inside the dash has been updated, along with some other minor interior ugrades. The bed, cab, roof, doors, etc are the very same as the 05-07 though. The cargo tiedown system is a cool edition, as are the storage cartons under the rear seat, even though I haven't had the need to use either yet. The suspension seems WAY better than my 05, but I don't know if that is due to the TRX being stiffer, or if all 08 trucks would be similar. This one is pretty stiff being an off-road package, but the 05 was spongy as hell, so that's a nice change from what I was used to. It's still a bit 'jumpy' though on bumps and whatever else. The engine's increase in HP is...well...who could complain about that. It moves out though, especially farther up the RPM range. It's a bit sluggish off the line, but that could be from the AWD or becuase I was used to the manual trans, but even with the automatice, once it hits 3500-4000 RPM, hold on.

All in all, I'm happy with it so far, even considering I didn't want a new truck when I got it. [&:]
 
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i seen a charcol color one the other day with no chrome on the grill it looked really nice, i was impressed other then that im not a big fan on the whole chrome grill
 
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You obsessed with my truck dude? Haha

Sorry, I've been REALLY busy and didn't see this post til now. Yea, I like mine, even though I did get it by 'default'. They aren't any smaller though. The truck is the same chassis and bodywise. The only thing I can tell different is the asthetics of the front fenders, hood, and nose/grille. Inside the dash has been updated, along with some other minor interior ugrades. The bed, cab, roof, doors, etc are the very same as the 05-07 though. The cargo tiedown system is a cool edition, as are the storage cartons under the rear seat, even though I haven't had the need to use either yet. The suspension seems WAY better than my 05, but I don't know if that is due to the TRX being stiffer, or if all 08 trucks would be similar. This one is pretty stiff being an off-road package, but the 05 was spongy as hell, so that's a nice change from what I was used to. It's still a bit 'jumpy' though on bumps and whatever else. The engine's increase in HP is...well...who could complain about that. It moves out though, especially farther up the RPM range. It's a bit sluggish off the line, but that could be from the AWD or becuase I was used to the manual trans, but even with the automatice, once it hits 3500-4000 RPM, hold on.

All in all, I'm happy with it so far, even considering I didn't want a new truck when I got it. [&:]
No I wouldnt say obsessed ya sheithead, haha, I think it looks sharp, and you are the only one I know that has an 08'.I see how it is, this is how I get treated for being an admirer of your truck. [sm=boink3.gif]
 
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Did you check out my link???
 
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Yeah I did, looks like a bad day on the road.
 
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Looks like a retarded driver... ran a red light...

tsk tsk...

Shoulda bought a chebby.
 


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