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Car Forum / Dodge / Dodge Trucks / March 20052002 dakota models
I'm looking at purchasing a used 2002 Dakota but have a question about the models. I've found a 4DR SLT 4x4 with 70,000kms for $24,995.00 Canadian. It has the 4.7L V8. I also found a Sport 4DR with 67,000kms for $22,995.00 Canadian. It has the 3.9L V6 wich would be better on gas I would think. Which was the better model the SLT or the Sport? > I'm looking at purchasing a used 2002 Dakota but have a question about the > models. I've found a 4DR SLT 4x4 with 70,000kms for $24,995.00 Canadian. > It has the 4.7L V8. I also found a Sport 4DR with 67,000kms for $22,995.00 > Canadian. It has the 3.9L V6 wich would be better on gas I would think. > Which was the better model the SLT or the Sport? Avoid the V6. You only get 1mpg more than the V8, and you give up a lot of area under the power curve. Sport vs SLT is purely up to you. It's just a trim and options package, so it's whatever looks good to you and has what you want.  Signature.boB 1997 HD FXDWG - Turbocharged! 2001 Dodge Dakota QC 5.9/4x4/3.92 1966 Mustang Coupe - Daily Driver 1966 FFR Cobra - Ongoing project > Avoid the V6. You only get 1mpg more than the V8, >and you give up a lot of area under the power curve. > Sport vs SLT is purely up to you. It's just a >trim and options package, so it's whatever looks good >to you and has what you want. Well I own a 2001 Dakota with the 3.9 V6 and I honestly have to agree I am retired, but need a truck ... did not need anything powerful do not carry heavy loads ets so I went for the V6 and a 5 speed trany What a mistake... ! The darn thing is just geared completely worng and there is no POWER.....period...! My Dakota is a nice" little old mans truck".... and I am just a SOB...not nice at all.... Bob Griffiths 2001 Dakota (everyday transportation)...underpowered !!!! 68 SS 396 Chevelle ...Adrenaline machine 64 Corvette Ragtop.. 4 sp, solid lifters 365 Hp . 72 Corvette Ragtop 4 sp, ZZ4 Powered 76 Corvette Coupe 4 sp bone stock L48 79 Corvette Coupe auto just slightly tweaked 95 Corvette Coupe 6 sp LT1 Suddenly, without warning, Bob G. exclaimed (3/4/2005 3:31 PM): >> Avoid the V6. You only get 1mpg more than the V8, >>and you give up a lot of area under the power curve. [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] > My Dakota is a nice" little old mans truck".... and I am just a > SOB...not nice at all.... hehe. I looked at that same mpg, decided on power over one lousy MPG, and after reading this, am really glad I did. That 4.7 V8 (stick) really gets up and goes if I ask it to. Hubby complains of whiplash :) (can I cue a 'Tool Man Taylor' "HuHuHu" if I'm a gal?) Incidentally, I have the SLT package. If I remember correctly, on the 2001 it has a bit more 'stuff' than the Sport, or at least more 'stuff' that I wanted... > I'm looking at purchasing a used 2002 Dakota but have a question about the > models. I've found a 4DR SLT 4x4 with 70,000kms for $24,995.00 Canadian. > It has the 4.7L V8. I also found a Sport 4DR with 67,000kms for $22,995.00 > Canadian. It has the 3.9L V6 wich would be better on gas I would think. > Which was the better model the SLT or the Sport? As someone else said, go for the V-8. The V-6 is very underpowered. > I'm looking at purchasing a used 2002 Dakota but have a question about the > models. I've found a 4DR SLT 4x4 with 70,000kms for $24,995.00 Canadian. > It has the 4.7L V8. I also found a Sport 4DR with 67,000kms for $22,995.00 > Canadian. It has the 3.9L V6 wich would be better on gas I would think. > Which was the better model the SLT or the Sport? The prices are way out of line for either one. Walk away! I have since found cheaper prices. I was just using these two for comparision because they happen to be at the same dealer. My big question was V6 or V8. >> I'm looking at purchasing a used 2002 Dakota but have a question about >> the [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > > The prices are way out of line for either one. Walk away! >I have since found cheaper prices. I was just using these two for >comparision because they happen to be at the same dealer. My big question >was V6 or V8. I Think you have gotten you answer.... My 2001 V6 gets an honest 19 to 20 mpg... always has.... Biga Fricken Deal since it will not get its own way...no power....(at least in the Rpm ranges I find myself Needing...NOT Wanting...some power) Bob G > I have since found cheaper prices. I was just using these two for > comparision because they happen to be at the same dealer. My big question > was V6 or V8. The 4.7L V8 is definitely more powerful, but it's also aluminum, so ten years down the road when the heads are all cracked and leaky, Chrysler will refuse to make any replacement parts for you, while the cast iron V6's keep on chugging. No I don't have a crystal ball, that's just a projection based on Chrysler's past behavior. In alt.autos.dodge.trucks , Ol' Duffer wrote : >> I'm looking at purchasing a used 2002 Dakota but have a question >> about the models. I've found a 4DR SLT 4x4 with 70,000kms for [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > > The prices are way out of line for either one. Walk away! Ahhh they are CAN$ and those are pretty close to what is market in BC, where we don't have rust issues, kinda like the california cars. Ron 2002 dakqc slt 2wd > I'm looking at purchasing a used 2002 Dakota but have a question about the > models. I've found a 4DR SLT 4x4 with 70,000kms for $24,995.00 Canadian. > It has the 4.7L V8. I also found a Sport 4DR with 67,000kms for $22,995.00 > Canadian. It has the 3.9L V6 wich would be better on gas I would think. > Which was the better model the SLT or the Sport? The 4.7L is a gas pig. Yo will do better with the 6. However, my 2002 4.7L Dakota is a lemon. It has cost me more money and time in repairs, in 50,000 miles, than my 1994 did in 150,000 miles. I recommend you look for some other vehicle. JAM Rob Dobson, et al: My 2002, 3.9, Dakota w/ 2 wd, auto tran, has gotten over 20 mpg highway, but is under powered. The down shifting on hills is maddening. JohnC > I'm looking at purchasing a used 2002 Dakota but have a question about the > models. I've found a 4DR SLT 4x4 with 70,000kms for $24,995.00 Canadian. > It has the 4.7L V8. I also found a Sport 4DR with 67,000kms for > $22,995.00 Canadian. It has the 3.9L V6 wich would be better on gas I > would think. Which was the better model the SLT or the Sport? > Rob Dobson, et al: > My 2002, 3.9, Dakota w/ 2 wd, auto tran, has gotten over 20 mpg highway, > but is under powered. The down shifting on hills is maddening. > JohnC I can get just over 20 mpg with a 4.7 in an '02 Dakota. Quad, 2wd, 3.92 axle, 235-75-15. Have to drive like I have an egg under my foot, but it will do it. Can drive it like I want to and get 18.5 mpg. >Rob Dobson, et al: >My 2002, 3.9, Dakota w/ 2 wd, auto tran, has gotten over 20 mpg highway, but >is under powered. The down shifting on hills is maddening. >JohnC ====================== Note my comments on my 2001 5 speed...sometimes I have to drop down into 3rd or get run over by a Ford Focus... little more then maddening on even an ant hill.... Bob Griffiths |
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