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Mail from March / 2001

Subject: Accessories / Performance

Hi Nick.

I think the K&N Filter helps the engine breath easier and probably contributes to the fuel mileage.

The cat-back exhaust definitely gives the truck a throaty rumble that my friends love to hear. It sounds like a muscle car. I took it to the drags one time just to see what would happen.

The performance was equal to the Durango R/T 5.9. The time slip was 16.48 seconds, this with a truck that weighs almost 5000 pounds with me in it. I'm glad I found your site so I could share some info with other owners.

Thanks
for your time, Ron.


Subject: Purchasing

Hi my name is Pat. I get to pickup my Red Sport Quadcab 4x4 in 2 weeks. I noticed that you have a fiberglass tonneau, what brand is it and are you satisfied with it?

I did notice the noisey fan when I test drove the vehicles and decided I could put up with it since this is the only truck in the size I was looking for and it's looks are far superior to all others and has a V8

The only other truck I considered was the Ford Sportrack but there was too much plastic for me and no power.

This is a great sight and by the way Nice Truck!

State: Wisconsin / Year: 2001 / Color: Flame Red / Engine: 4.7
Transmission: 4 Speed Automatic / Overdrive: Yes / Rear: 3.55
4x4: Shift On The Fly Other Stuff: All options except leather


Subject: Problems / Transmision

I have had my 2001 Quad Cab for about two weeks now and I love it!

I have the 4.7 and multi-speed transmission and have one question/concern: when I am cruising down the highway and then let off the accelerator there seems to be a high pitched whinning noise. Is it the multi-speed transmition down shifting or something like that?

Please let me know if anyone else has this phenomena.

The site is great.

State: Minnesota / Year: 2001 / Color: Dark Garnet Red Pearl Coat / Engine: 4.7 Transmission: Automatic / Overdrive: Yes / Rear: 3.55 4x4: Shift On The Fly
Other Stuff: Everything except leather.
Estimated Miles Per Gallon: 16 Current Odometer Reading: 545


Subject: Quad On Order

Hi Nick,
My name is Mark, I had seen that you mentioned Hanover PA, on your site. Is this the same Hanover PA, between Burgettstown and Paris? I grew up in Paris PA.

Well anyway I really like the Dakota Quad Cab. I ordered a brand new (flame red) 2001 Quad cab a couple weeks ago. It's supposed to be in around the end of the month.

Oh yes, I was torn between the 5.9 ltr & the 4.7 ltr but I decided to go with the (4.7) E-mail me if you'd like. My wife & I love to go fishin at Moranne state park.

State: Ohio / Year: 2001 / Color: Flame Red / Engine: 4.7 / Transmission: 4 Speed Automatic / Overdrive: No / Rear: 3.92 / 4x4: Full Time
Other Stuff: My truck isn't here yet.. (snif snif)


Subject: Performance

We purchased a 2000 Dakota Quad Cab Sport about four months ago. We were in the market for a four door pickup, but the problem was, my wife was, and i stress was, an avid Ford fan.

We stopped by the Ford dealership, checked out the chunks of aluminum they offered, I let her salivate for a while, then I mentioned to go "just see" what Dodge had to offer.

We pulled in, the saleman explained they had no four door Rams, but here is the Dakota Quad. There she was, one 2000 model left in the midst of all the new 2001's, ( I am not impressed with the 2001 model, Dodge should have stuck with the original interior concept from the 2000 model) ofcourse, the Sport model with the NG 4.7 Litre sang to me.

My wife proceeded to peer into the 2001 V6 SLT models (Gas mileage was an issue), so I mentioned to the salesman to get the key to the 2000 Red Sport. My wife drove it, the rest is history.

The only problem we have had is with the keyless entry remotes, had to take one back twice to get i! t reprogrammed.

This truck rules, totally. My brother-in-law bought a 2001 King Cab Ram with the 5.2 Litre, no comparison. The first night we took her home I blew away a Single Cab Ram Sport, loaded with my wife, me, and the three kids.

Everywhere we go, people salivate, it's great.

Jim

State: Tennessee / Year: 2000 / Color: Flame Red / Engine: 4.7 Transmission: Automatic / Overdrive: Yes / Rear: 3.9
Other Stuff: Full Sport package, only lacking onboard computer.
Estimated Miles Per Gallon: 14 Current Odometer Reading: 4000


Subject: Problems / Standard Dakota / Not A Quad

I have a 3.9 5spd 99 Dakota. At 67K Ive had numerous major failures. The catalytic converter collapsed internally.The transmiision seals blew.The factory tires had separating belts and severe cupping.The thermostat,intake manifold gaskets and intake air sensor failed.

Dave

State: Virginia / Year: 1999 / Color: Flame Red / Engine: 3.9 Transmission: Manual / Overdrive: Yes / Rear: 3.55
Other Stuff: Hd elec,cooling &trim pkg
Estimated Miles Per Gallon: 15 Current Odometer Reading: 67339


Subject: Mileage

Just filled my 2001 QC 4.7l auto, 2wd for the first time, and got 15.5 mpg. This is probably 1/3 freeway, 2/3 traffic or slow street driving.

I was going easy on it, as only 300 miles, but still pretty pleased that it did this well. My onboard computer said I got 17.8, but based on actual gas consumed, the 15.5 is more accurate.

Also, have had the truck a week now and not a single problem, minor or otherwise. can't say that about some very expensive euro cars I've owned. So far, so good!

Mark

State: California / Year: 2001 / Color: No Response / Engine: 4.7
Transmission: 4 Speed Automatic / Overdrive: Yes / Rear: 3.55
Other Stuff: sport plus, silver paint not listed above? Ls diff
Estimated Miles Per Gallon: 15.5 Current Odometer Reading: 300


Subject: Proud Owner

This is my second dodge dakota i also had a 94 with only a 4 cylinder that was a nice Truck then i got this one it has a v-8 magnum , whatever that is im not to much on Engines but i know one thing , this truck hauls ass oh yeah i dakota is also my Sons name who is 8 years old take care of your truck

Tony C

State: california / year: 2000 / color: flame red / engine: 4.7
Transmission: 3 speed automatic / overdrive: no / rear: 3.55
Other stuff: billet rims bridgestone low profile tires ,tinted windows ,,alpine cd
,2 orion amps etc.etc
Estimated miles per gallon: 15 current odometer reading: 1301


Subject: Accessories / Roof

I am looking at buying a 2001 Quad cab. A couple of things has anyone ever put in a
moon roof??

In addition I am told that Mopar does not make the side running boards. I seem to be having a lot of problems getting the accessories that I want on the truck. Any thoughts????

Jim

State: Michigan / Year: 2001 / Color: Black / Engine: 4.7
Transmission: 4 Speed Automatic / Overdrive: Yes / Rear: Click-->
4x4: Shift On The Fly


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