What About A Dokota R/t???

ls1suck2003 · 07-20-2003, 03:42 PM

what do you guys think about dokota R/T's? I am thinking about getting one cause i want a truck for my daily driver but one worthy of moding.
I really like them looks wise but i no nothing about moding them or there stock performance numbers do any of you guys know?
thanks for any help

ac97gt · 07-20-2003, 05:36 PM

i like lightnings better.

96_4.6 · 07-20-2003, 06:26 PM

My cousin ran a 15.30 at the track with only a bbk C.A.I.

ls1suck2003 · 07-20-2003, 06:45 PM

yeah as soon as i get one i am going to put a power dine on it so that should put me into the mid 13's

cyberstang5.0 · 07-20-2003, 08:34 PM

It's not an RT, but I like my Dakota

Sue866 · 07-20-2003, 11:51 PM

I'm looking to buy a truck for a daily driver, too, and thought about the Dakota R/T. But I'd rather have the 4 wheel drive, which is not available on the R/T. I would like to know how people who own any Dakotas or Rams felt about the quality and reliability of their Dodges. I plan to buy used (1998-2000 years) and am a bit wary, knowing not much about them.

I saw some good-looking R/Ts for bid on ebay.

I am also considering the Rangers and F150s. Any input is appreciated.

Sorry for hijacking your thread!

bigdaddy3312 · 07-21-2003, 08:58 AM

i like how they look,but not overly impressed with them.i work for a recycleing division of ford,and we process all makes and types!! we get a ton of calls for 5.9 transmissions for those things,and the durango.....definatly a weak point in them!!!!!!i am not baised as far as what i drive,i just like dependability.....(i have an 02 rodeo,00spehia,the stang,and access to some cool mid 60's buick gs)the ranger edge is nice looking,and i dont get nearly as many calls for those,the s10's are nice,frontiers/e are good too,(just sold my xterra)and for the money,maybe a escape,unless you really want a pickup........but ultimatly,its your call,you are spendng the money!!!but i get the most calls for the durango and dakota trans.do you want function,or play?both?and its the trand with the 5.9 setup that is the big problem.....hope i helped.......

Mass Stang · 07-21-2003, 09:19 AM

I worked at a dodge dealership as service manager for two years. I wouldn't touch one. They had allot of tranny, And a TON of ball joint problems. I got yelled at daily by customers who where sick and tired of putting balljoints in them. Then again I have a friend who has one and hasn't had any problems so go figgure. But I saw enough when I was service manager to not want anything to do with them.

Smokedawg · 07-21-2003, 01:15 PM

Nice trucks...If I didnt have such a far drive to work and back I would buy one as a daily driver...

Hethj7 · 07-21-2003, 05:12 PM

My main experience with the Ram comes from my dad's. It is a 1996, so surely they have worked out some of the problems that were present in that model year.

While the transmission hasn't needed to be replaced in it, I hate the thing. It seems to not know what gear it needs to be in half the time and then seems to have problems getting into a gear once it decides. These problems are greatly magnified when using cruise control or towing.

Something went wrong with his computer about a year ago too. It left him stranded on the road with a $400+ repair bill.

btw, I love the looks of the Dakota.

Hethj7 · 07-21-2003, 05:12 PM

My main experience with the Ram comes from my dad's. It is a 1996, so surely they have worked out some of the problems that were present in that model year.

While the transmission hasn't needed to be replaced in it, I hate the thing. It seems to not know what gear it needs to be in half the time and then seems to have problems getting into a gear once it decides. These problems are greatly magnified when using cruise control or towing.

Something went wrong with his computer about a year ago too. It left him stranded on the road with a $400+ repair bill.

btw, I love the looks of the Dakota.

07-20-2003, 03:42 PM	#1
ls1suck2003 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Texas,fortworth Posts: 6	What About A Dokota R/t??? what do you guys think about dokota R/T's? I am thinking about getting one cause i want a truck for my daily driver but one worthy of moding. I really like them looks wise but i no nothing about moding them or there stock performance numbers do any of you guys know? thanks for any help __________________ like to go fast for cheap

07-20-2003, 05:36 PM	#2
ac97gt Registered Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Virginia (DC) Posts: 232	i like lightnings better. __________________ 1997 Mustang GT "Pacific Green" Flowmasters Bassani X w/cats Steeda Triax K&N and Air Intake Silencer Removed More to come with money! My Ride

07-20-2003, 06:26 PM	#3
96_4.6 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Michigan Posts: 417	My cousin ran a 15.30 at the track with only a bbk C.A.I. __________________ 1996 Mustang GT, AODE -Trickflow Upper Plenum -BBK 70mm Throttlebody -02 PI Lower Intake -March Pulleys -BBK H-Pipe -2 Chamber Flowmaster mufflers -3000 RPM Stall -JLT CAI with special K&N -MSD Supercondutor wires -180 stat -FRPP 4:10's *FOR SALE C&L TRUE FLOW INLET PIPE WITH K&N* My Stang

07-20-2003, 06:45 PM	#4
ls1suck2003 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Texas,fortworth Posts: 6	yeah as soon as i get one i am going to put a power dine on it so that should put me into the mid 13's __________________ like to go fast for cheap

07-21-2003, 08:58 AM	#7
bigdaddy3312 Registered Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: massachusettes Posts: 29	i like how they look,but not overly impressed with them.i work for a recycleing division of ford,and we process all makes and types!! we get a ton of calls for 5.9 transmissions for those things,and the durango.....definatly a weak point in them!!!!!!i am not baised as far as what i drive,i just like dependability.....(i have an 02 rodeo,00spehia,the stang,and access to some cool mid 60's buick gs)the ranger edge is nice looking,and i dont get nearly as many calls for those,the s10's are nice,frontiers/e are good too,(just sold my xterra)and for the money,maybe a escape,unless you really want a pickup........but ultimatly,its your call,you are spendng the money!!!but i get the most calls for the durango and dakota trans.do you want function,or play?both?and its the trand with the 5.9 setup that is the big problem.....hope i helped....... __________________ pass thru the light,into darkness,black becomes me............ ported gt 40,bassani x pipe,jba's,motorsport springs,80mm m.a.f,75 mm t.h.b,9 mm wires,jacobs ign,motorsport gears,centerforce,pro 5.0,cold air,custom fuel managment,alum drive shaft,phenolic spacer,underdrive,30 lb injectors,a lil more breathing,and on and on.........slammed,tinted,black lights,r.o.h 17" snypers,gt wing,all that with all the original sheet metal! never been hit!

07-20-2003, 08:34 PM	#5
cyberstang5.0 347ci of HORSE POWER!!! Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,416	It's not an RT, but I like my Dakota

07-20-2003, 11:51 PM	#6
Sue866 Registered Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Minnesota Posts: 12	I'm looking to buy a truck for a daily driver, too, and thought about the Dakota R/T. But I'd rather have the 4 wheel drive, which is not available on the R/T. I would like to know how people who own any Dakotas or Rams felt about the quality and reliability of their Dodges. I plan to buy used (1998-2000 years) and am a bit wary, knowing not much about them. I saw some good-looking R/Ts for bid on ebay. I am also considering the Rangers and F150s. Any input is appreciated. Sorry for hijacking your thread!

07-21-2003, 09:19 AM	#8
Mass Stang Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Boston, Mass. Posts: 110	I worked at a dodge dealership as service manager for two years. I wouldn't touch one. They had allot of tranny, And a TON of ball joint problems. I got yelled at daily by customers who where sick and tired of putting balljoints in them. Then again I have a friend who has one and hasn't had any problems so go figgure. But I saw enough when I was service manager to not want anything to do with them. __________________

07-21-2003, 01:15 PM	#9
Smokedawg Tires Fear Me... Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 867	Nice trucks...If I didnt have such a far drive to work and back I would buy one as a daily driver... __________________ 1990 Mustang GT- 347 Stroker-Tremec 3550-Compucar Nitrous, AFR, Systemax Intake, AFM, 30lbers, 70MM TB, 76mm MAF, full suspension and lots more 1995 Chevy S-10 406 SBC, Dual tunnel ram, Dart heads, Nitrous, full tub, 4-link, adjustable drag shocks, coil-overs, 9in rearend, 4.56 gears...etc

07-21-2003, 05:12 PM	#10
Hethj7 Mizzou Tigers Join Date: Apr 1999 Location: weston, MO United States Posts: 1,455	My main experience with the Ram comes from my dad's. It is a 1996, so surely they have worked out some of the problems that were present in that model year. While the transmission hasn't needed to be replaced in it, I hate the thing. It seems to not know what gear it needs to be in half the time and then seems to have problems getting into a gear once it decides. These problems are greatly magnified when using cruise control or towing. Something went wrong with his computer about a year ago too. It left him stranded on the road with a $400+ repair bill. btw, I love the looks of the Dakota. __________________ 2006 Mustang GT 1990 LX GT-40 motor 262 horsepower, 307ft-lbs (sold but forever loved) 1998 Contour SVT Rice Haters Club Member #244