Anyone here own one of these yet?

[SinCity R/T]

I can't even remotely see myself getting rid of the Charger and spending $30k+ on a Dakota right now, but I think I'm going to hit up a dealership this weekend for a test drive just for shits & grins to see how they look & perform with the new 302hp 4.7L V8.

I'm curious whether anyone here has bought one yet, especially looking for feedback from someone who traded in a previous model for comparison. As mentioned above, I'm not gonna buy one, just curious...

[05SLT]

I test drove one today and wasn't overly impressed. The engine was still new only four miles on it when I started, that could have played a factor. It was quick off the line but the transmission doesn't shift very smoothly under high RPMs. When passing on the highway, it didn't from 50mph to 70mph any faster than my dakota. Compared to my 05, the suspension was really stiff. The only real improvement that I noticied was during takeoff.

[razman131]

I can't even remotely see myself getting rid of the Charger and spending $30k+ on a Dakota right now, but I think I'm going to hit up a dealership this weekend for a test drive just for shits & grins to see how they look & perform with the new 302hp 4.7L V8.

I'm curious whether anyone here has bought one yet, especially looking for feedback from someone who traded in a previous model for comparison. As mentioned above, I'm not gonna buy one, just curious...


from the pics ive seen of it, id consider one if i didnt already have our MSRT8. not plannin on a new car anytime soon tho id consider it. def a improvement in the front end

[Axl]

Haven't driven one , yet , but I like the pics that I have seen of it . I wasn't too crazy about the previous style , so this is a step in the right direction .

[cirrusly_fast]

I have one, check out my car domain link in my sig.

[Nemesis]

i've been wanting to test drive one but the dealerships around me never get a v8 dakota in. all they have is the v6. I thought about getting a new dakota but they are over priced. for the same price if not less i can get a fully loaded silverado.

[Kc_Rage_49]

i've been wanting to test drive one but the dealerships around me never get a v8 dakota in. all they have is the v6. I thought about getting a new dakota but they are over priced. for the same price if not less i can get a fully loaded silverado.

Someone should beat the shit out of you for saying that.

Go sleep in your truck...

[dakota g33k]

at the time i bought my truck new in 2003, one of my buddies got 03 silverado RC fully loaded, stickered for $1000 less than the price listed on my window sticker

[cirrusly_fast]

well at least you were smart enough to get the real truck

[Nemesis]

Someone should beat the shit out of you for saying that.

Go sleep in your truck...

i wasn't comparing dodge to chevy... just a full size truck costing less then a midsize. :nana:





course some could say thats like comparing a bmw 3series to a ford focus.

[Kbabiasz06]

Im picking mine up thursday night. and yes its a lease and no i don't care if leasing is a waste or not


2008 Silver
Quad Cab
Alpine System
Laramie package
Bed liner included
4x4
New 4.7V8
Heated leather seats
6cd changer


Ill post pics up friday as long as its not raining

[Kbabiasz06]

Mine looks like cirrusly_fast dakota, except his is a SLT and mines the laramie

[cirrusly_fast]

Mine looks like cirrusly_fast dakota, except his is a SLT and mines the laramie

and I own mine!:mullet: but you have leather heated seats.:tdown:

[Kbabiasz06]

and I own mine!:mullet: but you have leather heated seats.:tdown:


IN michigan winter for the win

and leather doesnt bother me in the summer

+ 2 tone, is sweet looking

[Kbabiasz06]

Well slight disappointment today, I don't have heated leather seats. Other then that i got everything i listed. However, the cold seats don't really bother me much to begin with and this truck heats up a lot faster then my old one. So all in all im happy with it so far. Only 36miles on the truck

[cirrusly_fast]

Congrats. I had 16 miles on mine when I bought and 3 of those were from my test drive. You think the heater works great, wait til you turn on the a/c freakin' cold!!!

[Jackedak03]

How fast are they compared to your older model?

[Jarheadoo7]

dont mean to jack but..

who, or what is the Laramie package?

[cirrusly_fast]

How fast are they compared to your older model?

I never had an older model and my durango has the 5.2L and is still faster than my new dak.


a Laramie just has fancier stuff and more gadgets.

[Kbabiasz06]

dont mean to jack but..

who, or what is the Laramie package?

usually a package that comes fully loaded to the max, however, mine didnt. Im missing 5 items

Heated seats
Sunroof (dont really want one)
Side steps(dont want these either)
Trailer hitch(ill have one installed)
GPS(im looking to get one with a dvd/cd receiver when i upgrade my sound system)

[cirrusly_fast]

I have the sunroof, pseudo trailor hitch (bumper hitch not real hitch).

I'm missing the side steps, heated seats and gps.

[1quick95]

goin to pick mine up tomoorow night,cant wait!

[Kbabiasz06]

I have the sunroof, pseudo trailor hitch (bumper hitch not real hitch).

I'm missing the side steps, heated seats and gps.

I have the bumper hitch too, but i would never use it

[dodgebuzz]

I pick it up 4/2/08 will post more then
2008 DAKOTA SLT CREW CAB 4X4
Eng/Trans: 4.7-L V8 / Multi-Spd Overdrive Auto

[dodgebuzz]

http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/10/web/3046000-3046999/3046901_2_full.jpg




http://www.cardomain.com/id/dodgebuzz

[Kbabiasz06]

so your the third 08 on cardomain

[dodgebuzz]

Yep I like it a lot I also had a 1993 and 1998 Dakota. They are vary nice to drive was looking at the rams this time but they are so big. I could not see upgrading this is my first new vehicle all others were bought used. looking to put a Retractable Tonneau Cover, CHROME DOOR MOLDINGS, and Fender Flares to start.

[dodgebuzz]

Kbabiasz06 have you fixed you truck yet? was looking at your pics

[Kbabiasz06]

Kbabiasz06 have you fixed you truck yet? was looking at your pics

Yeah, I have no final picture though, but its % identical to what it looked like when it was new, so theres really no need to take another duplicate pic

[Kbabiasz06]

Yep I like it a lot I also had a 1993 and 1998 Dakota. They are vary nice to drive was looking at the rams this time but they are so big. I could not see upgrading this is my first new vehicle all others were bought used. looking to put a Retractable Tonneau Cover, CHROME DOOR MOLDINGS, and Fender Flares to start.

Me and my dad had to modify my old bed cover off of my 06 to fit this one. But it looks nice. I have the alpine sound system setup in mine, came with the truck, but im looking to get rid of the stereo and install a dvd/cd reciever with a flip out screen. Given, i lose my satellite radio but i dont use it much anyways. Im also going to get me a nice 10" sub to stick in teh back, but im going to have to build a custom box for it. I also want to see if some bolt on engine parts from the first gen 4.7 will work on these new 4.7

[Kbabiasz06]

I almost got that blue and just for the heated seats, but i didnt like it. Then i could have gotten an orange one but that would have stuck out like a sore thumb to cops

[Jackedak03]

What are you guys paying for the 08's? I was looking yesturday and a V6 crew cab 4x4 was stickered at $30k!

[Kbabiasz06]

What are you guys paying for the 08's? I was looking yesturday and a V6 crew cab 4x4 was stickered at $30k!

mine is 31K but a lease and the 06's were the same

[dodgebuzz]

this is my window sticker

[Jackedak03]

Please don't tell me your paying sticker! What are you getting them for out the door? What kinda deals are they making on them? Everyone is coming forward with the Ram's saying their getting $10k off sticker, but I can't seem to find out about the dakota.

[dodgebuzz]

Trade in 98 Dakota 2600
Bonus Cash discount 2000
Cash Allowance 3000
Other discount 1355
Total discount 8855


Price of vehicle 31825
Employee discount 2267
Doc fee 55

Cash sale 29613
Tax 1688.31
License 80
Total price of vehical 31381.31

Price I paid 22526.31
Total discount 8855

[dodgebuzz]

Ram 1500 Quad Cab Net Price
Base MSRP† Price after Cash Allowance
$26285 $20785

[Jackedak03]

Thanks for the info, so they are willing to deal on these things.

[Racinartist]

Mine is a quad cab TRX with 4.7, auto, AWD, and one or two other options and it stickered for $32,500. I got it for around $27,500. My only complaint so far is the 13 or so MPG I'm getting.

[sawzall]

I just found they juiced up the motor for the 2008 with enough HP that I could tow my trailer comfortably (4000 lbs dry). The TRX looks the best to me w/ the flares.
2008 Dakotas are advertised to have a max of 7000 lbs towing, I just can't figure out which model/options give you that. Anyone know? It makes spec'ing out a model a bitch.

[1quick95]

The extended cab 4x2 is rated for 7050 pounds with the 4.7.The 4x4 crew is rated for 6800,the 4x2 crew is rated for 7000,all with the 4.7.My truck gets about 11.5 -12 mpg mostly city which im happy with (my sport trac 4.6 got about 10-10.5) and on the highway i can get 21mpg on a nice cruise,thats with only 900 miles on it so far.Im very happy with mine.

[Mopar4Life]

I'd love to get a 08' 4.7L 2wd clubcab....:mullet:

[sawzall]

The extended cab 4x2 is rated for 7050 pounds with the 4.7.The 4x4 crew is rated for 6800,the 4x2 crew is rated for 7000,all with the 4.7.My truck gets about 11.5 -12 mpg mostly city which im happy with (my sport trac 4.6 got about 10-10.5) and on the highway i can get 21mpg on a nice cruise,thats with only 900 miles on it so far.Im very happy with mine.

Thanks! Is there a special tow group I should be looking for (other than a receiver) like beefed up suspension, etc?

[Racinartist]

As far as I know, the only thing they offer is a "tow group". It comes with receiver, wiring, oversized mirrors, 3.92 gears, trans cooler, etc. The suspension is the same on every model (except the TRX) as far as I've been able to find out. The TRX has a bit stiffer suspension, or at least shocks. Other than that, they all seem to be rated at about the same capacity.

[dodgebuzz]

just put on Wheel Flares, chrome Molding, Peragon bed cover
49" Line Of Fire Tailgate Light Bar CHROME DOOR HANDLE COVER KIT
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[sawzall]

Nice Dodgebuzz, Is that rig also lifted?

[dodgebuzz]

nope stock not lifted

[dodgebuzz]

265/50/20 srt replicas
ok just got them, how do they look?
http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i301/dodgebuzz/2008%20dakota/100_1142.jpg
the right is the new rims
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[01Motorsport]

Looks great :mullet:
Best GenV I've seen so far!

[Tanky]

I'm thinking about getting one of these myself, although the front end doesn't appeal to me much. I'd get the fully decked out one if I did, with NAV. I'm wondering if Dodge incorporated other vehicle designs in this. Like:

Cup holders light at night?
Cup holders have cold/heat option (Avenger)
Door windows have auto down on both doors? Auto up? Doubt last one.
LED Interior lights or no? (Charger/Avenger)

I hear the MyGIG is the shiznit (Charger forums)...yes no?

How does it drive? More power than the older 4.7 (butt feel). transmission better? Ride better than say a GEN 3? Overall comfort level?

Didn't see this but still have overhead computer with fuel EPA? Fuel economy.gov rates this at 13/19 IIRC. Thats kinda bad for today's times. And the new ram is suppose to be 20+ highway with a 5.7.

Anything else I miss? lol!! :stirthepo What I'm wondering really is this Dakota a good buy or just wait for the 09 ram. Something doesn't sit well with me that a lighter less power truck gets less EPA than its big brother due out.

BTW, guy above--those viper rims look sick on your ride bro!

[Nemesis]

I'm thinking about getting one of these myself, although the front end doesn't appeal to me much. I'd get the fully decked out one if I did, with NAV. I'm wondering if Dodge incorporated other vehicle designs in this. Like:

Cup holders light at night?
Cup holders have cold/heat option (Avenger)
Door windows have auto down on both doors? Auto up? Doubt last one.
LED Interior lights or no? (Charger/Avenger)

I hear the MyGIG is the shiznit (Charger forums)...yes no?

How does it drive? More power than the older 4.7 (butt feel). transmission better? Ride better than say a GEN 3? Overall comfort level?

Didn't see this but still have overhead computer with fuel EPA? Fuel economy.gov rates this at 13/19 IIRC. Thats kinda bad for today's times. And the new ram is suppose to be 20+ highway with a 5.7.

Anything else I miss? lol!! :stirthepo What I'm wondering really is this Dakota a good buy or just wait for the 09 ram. Something doesn't sit well with me that a lighter less power truck gets less EPA than its big brother due out.

BTW, guy above--those viper rims look sick on your ride bro!


because the new rams are all new from the grond up basically, which mean ALOT of work in the wind tunnel. And even though your eye might say "its still brick" youd be surprised how much you can change. I've seen some of the best engineers in the world shit a brick by what they can discover and what they can do in a wind tunnel.

ALSO dont forget the 5.7 shuts off 4cyl while cruiseing, the 4.7 doesn't.

[Tanky]

With the massive deals going on i ended up with a 2008 Ram loaded to the teeth and love it. The new Daks inside are nice but couldn't get over the front.

[Dakabee]

I bought a 2008 Dakota Laramie Quad Cab first of the month. Traded my 2004 SLT Club Cab. I had a hard time getting used to the body style but am coming around. I liked the body style of the older generation 3's. My first quad cab - family is growing. It sits taller than my 2004 and I think it rides a little stiffer (not that that is bad). Over all I am very pleased with it.

[01_Durango]

looks sick dude

[dodgebuzz]

Painted my drums and caliper dupont caliper paint.

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i301/dodgebuzz/Picture005.jpg
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[SuperDak]

Looks nice with the SRT rims!

I think painting the fender flares blue would look sick.... that blue is really a niice color! ;)

[dodgebuzz]

I finaly found the bumper Wheel Flares looks complet now.
http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i301/dodgebuzz/100_1443.jpg
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[Sk8erZero3]

quick question, where did you get those SRT reps? I am looking at getting new rims for my black 08 and those look SICK!

Thanks, Dan

[hskrRT]

I've seen a few of these on the roads, and IMO, from a distannce they look a LOT like the new Silverado's from the front. First couple I saw, I actually thought that's what it was at first.

[b2™]

Dodgebuzz your 08 looks good! I wondered what the viper wheels would look like on them.

[fawsonj]

i bought mine a year and a half ago and love it, it has more power than my old 99 ext cab 318 5sp, i have 19000 miles on it now

[dodgebuzz]

quick question, where did you get those SRT reps? I am looking at getting new rims for my black 08 and those look SICK!

Thanks, Dan

look on ebay the come in 20 and 22 I have the 20s
Item number: 330310890981