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#41 of 1696 Rebate by q8740 May 17, 2000 (2:53 am)
I would call dodge, there web site says $1000.00 on all durangos and $500 dollars on lease's w a 5.9 motor. I did call a local dodge dealer and the fleet mgr did not want to tell me that there is a rebate. I was inquiring on a R/T and he said there is no rebate on that vehicle fore sure..... WRONG ......another scam
#42 of 1696 Anything on the 2001 Durango? by humpy May 17, 2000 (2:17 pm)
Does anyone have any information on what is new for the 2001 Durango and when will it be available? I want to buy a new D but was curious about the new models.
#43 of 1696 by dwh6 May 17, 2000 (4:36 pm)
I haven't heard much, but I did hear that the model will be "refreshed" and that it will have some additional features, such as heated seats, that were not previously offered.
#44 of 1696 full time transfer case by emale May 22, 2000 (6:44 am)
i'm helping a friend with a possible durango purchase and need some advice. i know that the 4.7l engine and new 4 speed tranny can be had with a full-time transfer case, which i believe is basically the same as the one in the jeep grand cherokee. however, there seems to be quite a few driveline problems with those similarly equipped jeeps. has anyone here had a problem with their 4.7l powertrain including the full-time transer case? thanks.
#45 of 1696 4.7l & towing by fboykin May 24, 2000 (7:18 pm)
Anyone with experience towing a 2000 lb. boat and trailer with the standard 4.7l engine and 3.55 axle set up? I'll be towing occasionally and was looking to get the "standard" engine package for all around gas mileage plus that seems to be a common set up at the dealers around Atlanta. I know there are lots of pros & cons; I'm hoping to hear from someone who's actually towed with one. Thanks.
#46 of 1696 emale by nrd525 May 25, 2000 (10:49 am)
The Jeep had two DIFFERENT full time 4wd setups,the QuadraTrac (the one with all the problems),and the selectrac,just a full time transfer case,no oddball differentials,and no problems associated with it.   A Durango with the full time 4WD should be as trouble free as one with part time.I was going to buy one,but it was just a LITTLE too small.So I ended up with a full size 4Dr truck.With a bed lid,it's as useful as a Full size SUV,for thousands less!
#47 of 1696 Fboykin by nrd525 May 25, 2000 (11:00 am)
My friend bought a Durango to tow his 18' boat,it has the 4.7 3.92(i think that's the number),full time transfer case,and 4wheel ABS.I would think twice before going with the 3.55 for towing.His is ok,not spectacular.It does tow better than his late Dakota Club Cab 4x4 5.2 3.55 that was wrecked last year.I have driven both,and ridden in another Dakota 5.9 with 3.55 gears,and it was miles ahead of the other two.I was only a test drive away from buying a 5.9 3.92,fulltime 4wd,4wheel abs.If it had just a little more comfortable seats,and a little more room in the front area,I would have gone for it,in Patriot blue!  The milage penalty with the higher gears would only be maybe a mile per gallon,and the Durango would be peppier in all conditions.
#48 of 1696 by dwh6 May 25, 2000 (3:33 pm)
I agree with nrd525. (Isn't amazing how BIG Durangos look from the outside, but how COZY they are in the front passenger area?). Fboykin: I suggest you go to the Durango Owners' Club forum (http://www.durangoclub.com/ceilidh/ceilidh.html)and ask your question. Someone there will be able to tell you specifically what your limitations are going to be. (http://www.durangoclub.com/ceilidh/ceilidh.html)
#49 of 1696 4.7 vs the 5.9 towing by slclark3 May 25, 2000 (9:59 pm)
I too have driven both 4.7 with 3.55/3.92 and the 5.9 with 3.55/3.92 and I found the 4.7 quicker with both ratios of rearends. Both 5.9s felt strong but a little slugglish. I thought since I wasn't going to tow anything the 4.7 was best for me. With 4.7 overhead cam it turn quicker from a lower R.P.M. range. The 5.9 would work better as a tow vehicle but if you want a SUV that accelerates like sports car I would go with 4.7. It is also better on gas. I went with 4.7 with 3.92 gears.
#50 of 1696 4.7 vs 5.9 reliability by terryo2 May 26, 2000 (12:53 am)
I am looking at the Durango to tow a small to medium sized trailer. The specs indicate that either V8 should do the job with the 3.92 axle. The 4.7 is billed as a next generation engine in the brochure. What is new about it? Is there a reliability advantage with either engine? Thanks

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