dakota to be discontinued after 2011
#21
I have liked the dakotas since the gen 3 but i would like to see these smaller truck with a diesel engine like what over seas have. I just don't understand why auto makers offer diesel in other countries and not in the us. I understand a lot of other countries run more on diesel than we do but i think it is more due to the fact we don't have a lot of option up till vw started to bring their tdi line to the us it was either and old butt vehicle or a big full sized truck. A friend on mine had a tdi bug that got 52mpg almost twice of a gas powered and it would out run darn near anything. I just wish the auto makers would catch up with the times and offer more variety
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#24
Well has anyone else notice how large a full size pickup is now compared to 10 years ago? I can tell a huge difference with ford. They made thier pickup boxy and huge. And even a Ram 1500, they sit high and are the same size as a 2500 pickup used to be. Its the new style or something.
And with the diesel cars and trucks, I dont understand this one. American wants to be green, but automakers like Chevy will make a diesel car but wont sell it here. Its called clean diesel for a reason. They do have awesome gas mileage in both the city and the highway, and a lot of power in reserve. And lets face it, they are cooler than owning a hybrid.
And with the diesel cars and trucks, I dont understand this one. American wants to be green, but automakers like Chevy will make a diesel car but wont sell it here. Its called clean diesel for a reason. They do have awesome gas mileage in both the city and the highway, and a lot of power in reserve. And lets face it, they are cooler than owning a hybrid.
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Well has anyone else notice how large a full size pickup is now compared to 10 years ago? I can tell a huge difference with ford. They made thier pickup boxy and huge. And even a Ram 1500, they sit high and are the same size as a 2500 pickup used to be. Its the new style or something.
And with the diesel cars and trucks, I dont understand this one. American wants to be green, but automakers like Chevy will make a diesel car but wont sell it here. Its called clean diesel for a reason. They do have awesome gas mileage in both the city and the highway, and a lot of power in reserve. And lets face it, they are cooler than owning a hybrid.
And with the diesel cars and trucks, I dont understand this one. American wants to be green, but automakers like Chevy will make a diesel car but wont sell it here. Its called clean diesel for a reason. They do have awesome gas mileage in both the city and the highway, and a lot of power in reserve. And lets face it, they are cooler than owning a hybrid.
#26
Well, with the Dakota..... RAM is going to stop production on dakota and FIAT is going to take it over.... It is goign to get a dual clutch and some awesome improvments..... If none of ya guys knew RAM is seperate from DODGE now... RAM does trucks while DODGE does everything else... FIAT is going to try to upgrade the system and parts for the dakota.... It might even keep the dakota name... Noone is really sure on what is goign to happen till it happens and the model prints leak. From what I hear from RAM and their designers, FIAT is not goign to change much... and the gen4 is going to stay... Why redesign a truck for 3 years? Only to redesign it again. No sense. Keep your eyes open and you will be surprised with wht u will find. When RAM is the top maker of the Midsize truck with the option of a flex-fuel V8 with a 16 spark-plug set-up and great fuel economy... they will not lose that power.
#27
They need to stop plus sizing "mid size" trucks. What Dodge needs, is a RANGER sized small pickup, with all 3 cab options, including REGULAR. A good, well powered 4 cyl engine, like 175hp+, and a nice V6 option for those who want more.
I would be in the market for SMALLER. Id love a regular cab, ranger sized dodge truck, with a decent 4cyl for gas. That's just my 2 cents. If anyone wants bigger, then the RAM is the option.
I think the current dakota is too big... might as well be driving the ram, hell the price is close enough.
of course, they are going to release some hybrid road truck, and do away with the solid rear axle, etc....mark my words lol. I wouldn't buy a ridge-line type truck if my life depended on it.
A fresh, smaller truck, thats capable off road, would be a great little machine. Think simplicity.
I would be in the market for SMALLER. Id love a regular cab, ranger sized dodge truck, with a decent 4cyl for gas. That's just my 2 cents. If anyone wants bigger, then the RAM is the option.
I think the current dakota is too big... might as well be driving the ram, hell the price is close enough.
of course, they are going to release some hybrid road truck, and do away with the solid rear axle, etc....mark my words lol. I wouldn't buy a ridge-line type truck if my life depended on it.
A fresh, smaller truck, thats capable off road, would be a great little machine. Think simplicity.
No disrespect intended Monkeywrench but if you want a Ranger then buy a Ranger. I do agree with the Ridgeline clone being a non-starter.
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#29
Did anybody notice Fiat has shut down their plants for lack of sales? How they managed getting Chrysler is beyond me. The worst pairing ever. I always thought Dakota was just the right size for me. Ranger/Tacoma etc. are too small and Ram is too much. I sat in a Ram before buying my Dak and inside they are actually pretty comparable. I just didn't need that climb to get in the Ram.
#30
Originally Posted by DakotaAgain?
I always thought Dakota was just the right size for me. Ranger/Tacoma etc. are too small and Ram is too much. I sat in a Ram before buying my Dak and inside they are actually pretty comparable. I just didn't need that climb to get in the Ram.
Only time will tell, I have had Fiat guys at work for the last 30 days trying to change our systems to there way of doing things.. The problem is the way there changing them is the way we where doing it back in the 80's the rest of the employees just laugh, because what was old way of doing things is new again whatever.. The thing is since there running the show we got no choice, ever time we get sold the new owners try to re invent the wheel ..
I do love the size of the Dakota, who knows maybe do a total overhaul on my favorite year of Dakota, just like the overhaulin tv show.. Cya Slick
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