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Re: Bubba [gugimann] by bubbahotep
Apr 18, 2006 (11:06 am)
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Replying to: gugimann (Mar 17, 2006 9:47 am)

For those interested in filling out a survey on the rampage, go to www.dodge.com . Type 'rampage' in the search and answer a few questions. only take a couple of minutes...
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Re: Bubba [bubbahotep] by ergo
Apr 20, 2006 (7:55 am)
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Replying to: bubbahotep (Apr 18, 2006 11:06 am)

Done!
 
Interesting to see this thread AND the questionaire on Dodge website. I would be very interested in this vehicle should they bring it to market. It definitely has the future of LIGHT duty trucks with no apparent apologies. FYI: Sorely disappointed with Honda's recent effort.
 
In the questionaire on Dodge's website they seemed to ask the proper questions (4 different engine options!) and specifically asked what vehicle was currently owned. Even asked your level of interest in the overall design! Time will certainly tell, but this seems to be what the current light duty trucks coulda, woulda, shoulda been!
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Re: Bubba [ergo] by bubbahotep
Apr 20, 2006 (8:37 am)
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Replying to: ergo (Apr 20, 2006 7:55 am)

your are exactly right !! I think there is a growing interest in this truck and a definite needed change for light duty trucks.... The big 3 are way past due on a change. I hope this actually replaces the Dakota.
Honda missed the mark, not only in styling, but price as well.. Lets keep our fingers crossed. Concepts go through a long drawn out process to become production models.
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Bubba by 79customd
Apr 20, 2006 (6:49 pm)
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I took the survey. What is up with the questions like what is your yearly income and how much time do you spend on Auto forums? What does that have to do with anything?
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Re: Bubba [79customd] by bubbahotep
Apr 21, 2006 (4:37 am)
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Replying to: 79customd (Apr 20, 2006 6:49 pm)

the only thing I can think of is Dodge is trying to figure out who the target audience would be for this vehicle and what route they are going to take to market it .
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Bubba by 79customd
Apr 21, 2006 (6:10 am)
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I wonder what Auto forums has to do with the target audiense though? Who knows?
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Re: Bubba [79customd] by bubbahotep
Apr 21, 2006 (7:06 am)
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Replying to: 79customd (Apr 21, 2006 6:10 am)

I know that when Toyota was still debating on building the fj cruiser, they sent out a survey with the same type of questions. Who knows... As long as they build it or something close to it
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Bubba by 79customd
Apr 21, 2006 (7:13 am)
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Is the Rampage really being considered to replace the Dakota? I love the Dakota frame and its work ready desighn but with fuel prices its really not practical. I might consider buying a non-Hemi Rampage that gets better MPG. I havent heard if its to replace or compliment the Dakota.
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Re: Bubba [79customd] by bubbahotep
Apr 21, 2006 (8:54 am)
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Replying to: 79customd (Apr 21, 2006 7:13 am)

Sales are not where they should be for the Dakota. It could be styling, gas price, who knows. I have no concrete evidence but I did read where it is highly unlikely that Dodge would carry 3 trucks, and we know they aren't getting rid of the RAM.
I agree with you on the Hemi. I think it would be a little much for this truck, but the Hemi do have multi-displacement now. Add that with a hy-brid and we could see one of the best MPG in truck history ...
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Re: Bubba [bubbahotep] by 79customd
Apr 24, 2006 (1:45 pm)
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Replying to: bubbahotep (Apr 21, 2006 8:54 am)

No likely in my opinion. The DoD has put Dodge mileage figures about up to where my dads old body GMC( 1999 )was back in 1998. Dodge eally has not been forced to make any drastic changes for fuel economy until now and the Hemi is wired for performance. I'm not impressed that a Hybrid version would change the Rams mileage 1mpg. The Ram is heavy and the Hemi is tuned for performance so unless there are some major changes ( e.g Dodge comes out with a real and working mans engine again ) I dont anticipate Rams mileage up above where it is not.
 
BTW, Hoow far down are the Dakotas sells right now? Last I heard was they were down 25%. OUCH!
 
I think that the Rampage will be a chance for Dodge to hop on the enconomy-friendly train and get serious but they will screw it up if they try to sport tune it like they have EVERY OTHER vehichle they make. I think Dodge over done the Hemi when the Magnum was introduced with Hemi power ( C'mon...a souped up station wagon? )

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