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140 messages, Last post on Oct 18, 2006 at 9:08 PM
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I haven't posted in years. I even had to change my handle (from 99slt) since I no longer have my previous aol email address, and couldn't log on. I still have my 99 reg cab slt 2WD 5.2L std, only now with 166K miles. Like I've said to everyone who would listen, "I just love my truck". It's really been problem free since day one. Question: does anyone know if DC is going to offer the "original" regular cab ever again? If not I'm thinking of keeping this '99 forever, and just replace the engine when needed. My other option I'm thinking of is a 1500 Ram (they do make that in a regular cab). But they don't make it with the 5.7L engine (w/std). Has anyone heard if DC has plans for a Dakota regular cab OR a Ram 1500 regular cab with the large engine and standard transmission? Regarding driving in the snow: I have always said that a 2WD comes with the territory. It goes without saying that additional weight MUST be added over the rear axle. You should know that going in OR else get a 4WD. I bought my 2WD strictly for cost reasons. For the 4 months of winter driving, I live with the added weight. It's nice to be back to this forum.
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As far as I know, DC does not have any plans for a RC Dakota. From what I heard, the sales of the old RC model were low enough that they couldn't justify spending the money to develop a new one. Considering that overall Dakota sales are up slightly for the 2005 model year, I can't see the RC coming back. As far as the 1500/Hemi/Std is concerned, I haven't heard anything, but I would guess that DC didn't want to spend the money on the development cost. Seems, though, that it would be a popular combination. |
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Replying to: 99rcslt (Jan 06, 2006 2:36 pm) Dodge has made the conscious decision to drop the Dakota conventional cab model and as far as I can tell has no immediate plans to reintroduce it. The new Dakota line has been set up to assemble both Club and Quad cabs. The current assembly line could not accomodate a third version without a complete relayout of the manufacturing plant. Since Club and Quad versions far outnumbered the conventional cab in recent years I can understand Dodge dropping it from their offering. The 5.7 Hemi IS available on all trim levels of the RAM 1500 conventional cab. I know of a number of them. For '06 the RT will be reintroduced in the Dakota. It will have a new, 260 horsepower High Output version of the solid and extremely reliable 4.7 motor (260 HP  5200 RPM; 310 lb.-ft. torque 3,500 RPM), special interior, special exterior graphics and trim, hood scoop and instrumentation. This engine will also be available in the SLT and Laramie models. Best regards, Dusty
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Replying to: dustyk (Jan 07, 2006 1:12 pm) You threw me on that one! I was Positive that the 5.7L was NOT available on the RC 1500 Ram with standard transmission. I thought it was available ONLY in the Mega, Laramie and SRT10 models and ONLY with automatic. I thought the 5.7L was not offered with a standard transmission. In any event, IF they made a RC Ram or Dakota with a 5.7L and a 6 spd (I'd even take a 5 spd), I'd buy it in a heartbeat. And I know two of my friends would too. Maybe DC will come around to this model. I'm wishing that they would. Anyway, thank you all for you responses. At least I now know DC's thinking. Yes, it is good to be back. Bob
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Replying to: 99rcslt (Jan 07, 2006 2:23 pm) You are correct, a manual transmission is not available with the 5.7 engine. Insider info indicates, by the way, that there's a six speed automatic in the works for the Hemi. Bests, Dusty
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Replying to: dustyk (Jan 07, 2006 3:45 pm) Please tell me that, that's a typo. Did you mean six speed "manual" when you typed "six speed automatic"? Just wanted to clear it up. Because if they are putting one together (Hemi and a 6 spd std), then I'm already in line with my number in hand. It would fulfill my dream truck fantasy. Bob
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Replying to: 99rcslt (Jan 07, 2006 7:47 pm) I know Dodge was working on a new design six-speed manual that would be made by New Venture and later shared with General Motors light duty pick ups. But then I seem to recall they cancelled that, in part because GM was de-committing from future use. I thought Chrysler then decided to purchase a manual six-speed from Getrag directly. That was earlier in 2005. Haven't heard anything since. Bests, Dusty
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Replying to: dustyk (Jan 08, 2006 3:33 pm) Thanks, even though it wasn't what I wanted to hear. You are a wealth of knowledge. Bob |
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