My NEW Ride! (for atleast a little while anyway)

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07-15-2004, 07:09 AM

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Merlin 91/97

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Not a bad truck.... V8s are nice in small trucks like that.

The first time I read you post, I read it wrong. I thought you were selling the Riv.... :?

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07-15-2004, 10:25 AM

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Needs more Hemi

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07-16-2004, 02:13 PM

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dakota'* are nice trucks, ive got a 95 ram 5.9 4x2 for a work truck. for a 5.9L it sure is a dooooog, its a standard cab/ 8" box w/ topper. i cant even break teh back tires loose on dry pavement!!

think its all the gearing though, the thing is always at like 1300rpm

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07-17-2004, 07:17 AM

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Originally Posted by driverjohn2005

4x4?

I am driving a 4x4 Dakota SLT Quad Cab with the V-8 (while my Bonny problems are being worked out), and that sucker is a gas HOG! I'm spending around $5 a day, and my trips to and fro are usually under 20 miles. I was thinking about a Durango as a possible replacement vehicle, but I don't think I'd be able to afford the fuel...