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Old Sep 29, 2011 | 04:57 PM
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Hi all, i already own a 2000 dakota 4x4 SLT, going to put a little money in to it less then 1200 just to make it right or more right then it is, early next year will be looking into a new Dakota 4 door, not to sure if i will get another 4x4 or not since i already got one for my needs. what are your thoughts about the new 2012,

these are the things it has to have 4.7 with auto trans / power package / tow package.

who owns the new new gen what you think about it..
 
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Old Sep 29, 2011 | 05:45 PM
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I did not think they are making them in 2012???
 
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Old Sep 29, 2011 | 06:26 PM
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None for 2012 they quit making them last month
 
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Old Sep 29, 2011 | 06:43 PM
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which means you should be able to get a great deal on a 2011!!!

In my region(southeast),you can get 0% financing for 72 months. You shouldn't have any problem talking them down at least $5k off the sticker too.

I LOVE my 07 and the 11s are built a lil better plus have more horses so you should be pretty dang happy with an 11.
 
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Old Sep 29, 2011 | 08:41 PM
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oh crap i was just at a small auto show and my local dealer says they are coming out i just looked at dodge web site and no info WTH, will not be ready to buy untill next year, oh man now what hopefully i will find a left over....
 
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Old Sep 30, 2011 | 11:02 AM
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Originally Posted by Bluedogcards
oh crap i was just at a small auto show and my local dealer says they are coming out i just looked at dodge web site and no info WTH, will not be ready to buy untill next year, oh man now what hopefully i will find a left over....
You'll find them There are always leftovers... My 07 was a leftover. They usually give good incentives for leftovers too. I scored the lifetime powertrain on mine.
 
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Old Oct 1, 2011 | 03:12 PM
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i hope really hope so,
 
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Old Oct 1, 2011 | 06:23 PM
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why not go to a full size ram?
 
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There will be leftovers. I went from an 98 R/T to a 08 Laramie. These newer ones are much more refined. Ride quality is improved all around, from suspension, to power delivery, to road noise, etc. The 98 was just a torque monster. It had a 360 with 3.92 gears. This has a 287 with 3.55 gears. I had some mods on the 98 making about the same power as this makes, but the torque and gearing was very noticeable. Most noticeable, however, is mileage. Went from about 280 miles out of a tank to about 400 miles out of a tank. I could probably do without things like autostart, stearing wheel controls, and heated leather seats, but I'm glad I didn't.
 
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Originally Posted by kbond
why not go to a full size ram?
Was looking at the Ram, but when am sitting in it the inside is to big for me, since am small frame the mid size fits me and more comforable in it
 
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