Chevy guy looking at getting a dodge. time to school me!
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My '05 Dak is my first Dodge.
I didn't buy it because I was looking for a truck, or even considering a Dodge, I bought it because I really needed a truck a lot more than my Malibu, which I treated as a truck. I knew that getting my 1985 GMC S-15 Jimmy back together was going to take more time than I really had (Still a project, just put off for now).
I was at a local wreckers about a month ago, that a friend of mine is a part owner in the wreckers mentioned this truck to me he got in. I didn't think much of it at the time, but decided to do some research that night, and for the price he was asking, I could not say no.
I'm glad I bought it, even though the radiator that needed to be replaced was quite expensive and the tranny change didn't go quite as smooth as I had hoped for. It's been a decent truck for the two weeks I've driven it. There are a couple small issues that need to be worked out, but so far, I can't believe I'm about to type this, I like my Dodge. *Shudders in fear* Ok, it seems that I have not been struck down by lightning. LOL
I didn't buy it because I was looking for a truck, or even considering a Dodge, I bought it because I really needed a truck a lot more than my Malibu, which I treated as a truck. I knew that getting my 1985 GMC S-15 Jimmy back together was going to take more time than I really had (Still a project, just put off for now).
I was at a local wreckers about a month ago, that a friend of mine is a part owner in the wreckers mentioned this truck to me he got in. I didn't think much of it at the time, but decided to do some research that night, and for the price he was asking, I could not say no.
I'm glad I bought it, even though the radiator that needed to be replaced was quite expensive and the tranny change didn't go quite as smooth as I had hoped for. It's been a decent truck for the two weeks I've driven it. There are a couple small issues that need to be worked out, but so far, I can't believe I'm about to type this, I like my Dodge. *Shudders in fear* Ok, it seems that I have not been struck down by lightning. LOL
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yeah welcome to the forum...alot of the issues have been addressed....but yes the front end i haven't had any problems with really besides the tie rods had to be replaced at 45K...no biggie will be doing shocks once i get to Texas. But rust there are several places it pops up alot...fortunately its not really visible cause as i've seenand been told it doesn't get on the body really. Its on the front cross member and the inside the doors by the weather strips, GUYS CORRECT ME IF I'M WRONG. But thats where i've noticed alot of dakotas having them! Otherwise if your looking for a 4dr 4x4 V8 then there are plenty out there, just do a good search and get what you want, you can always upgrade! like the touch monitor you want you'll have to have custom done. but unique is the way with dakotas since after market pretty much has its back turned on our trucks, but were making our way up!
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i went and looked at a dakota..dealership was closed so i didnt get in or anything but it looks to me like it had the same seats as the ram and same leather dash..i could be wrong i guess.. it was the trx off road 2011... im not going new but im sure 08+ would be the same
im in the markey for some kind of truck.. i dont know what.. i might haul small loads.. nothing big..if i pull something would be a small trailer or boat nothing big. sure i dont NEED a ram.. but im a redneck.. bigger is better hahahah
and i think the ram is going to have more room for my fatass
if i get a dakota i would be the offroad one im sure
im in the markey for some kind of truck.. i dont know what.. i might haul small loads.. nothing big..if i pull something would be a small trailer or boat nothing big. sure i dont NEED a ram.. but im a redneck.. bigger is better hahahah
and i think the ram is going to have more room for my fatass
if i get a dakota i would be the offroad one im sure
Last edited by jmichael99; 10-17-2010 at 04:59 PM. Reason: im a moron
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yeah well my brother had the same delima...he got to were he could afford a truck over the 94 puke green escort coupe manual he'd been driving around! he ended up getting a 2005 Dodge Ram Hemi...has the Power Wire, K&N intake, SC tuner, Hi-flow cats, true dual exhaust with flowmaster 40 series mufflers, leveled out the front end and has 2 12's under the rear seat with Sony speakers and tweeters. Now this wednesday he is getting a 6" lift put on it with 35's i belive...so yeah needless to say i'm jealous a little but hey i'm gonna get my DAKOTA the way i want itand be happy! GOTTA be HAPPY with what you have and not spend your time wishing you had bought something different! so take your time and look and get what you WANT!