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| Eddie914 |
 Jun 12 2006, 03:42 PM
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A friend is leaving town (and the country) and has offered his 2000 Dodge Durango with 77,000 miles to me for $11,000. It seems to be in very good condition ... a fews dings and scratches but it does have a killer sound system (my 15 year old son is sold on that point alone).
Does anyone have experience with the Dodge Durango? We currently have a 1995 Chevrolet K2500 Suburban with 150,000++ miles. With three kids and lot's of stuff to tow the Suburban has been great, but the 10-13 mpg is getting kind of old ... and so is the rest of the vehicle. The Durango seems a bit small ... but compared to a Suburban K2500 most rigs seem small. Any opinions? Thanks Eddie |
 
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| Grimstead |
Jun 12 2006, 09:06 PM
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Cheaky Monkey  Group: Members Posts: 835 Joined: 20-March 05 From: Corona, Ca Member No.: 3,789 Region Association: Southern California |
We have 2002 Durango SLT Plus with the 5.9L V8, Infinity sound system and all the other ‘bells n’ whistles’ & we are very happy with it. The third row of seats is on the cramped side but for short trips they are perfect. I enjoy all the room it offers and how it drives & since I’ve never been into the huge SUV trend (like the newer Durangos (IMG:style_emoticons/default/icon8.gif) ), the smaller Durango fits our needs best.
As for the gas mileage, oh yeah it sucks big time. Around town I get 11mpg and our trips to Vegas it gets up to 16mpg (woohoo (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) ). My only saving factor is that I live less than 5 miles from work and my kid’s schools. Would I do it all over again? Maybe the same car with the smaller engine? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) |
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Eddie914 OT: Dodge Durango vs Chev Suburban Jun 12 2006, 03:42 PM
drgchapman I'm not sure the Durango gets much better mila... Jun 12 2006, 04:14 PM jd74914 How is the transmission working? Alot of Dodge tra... Jun 12 2006, 04:47 PM Eddie914 Do the Vortec 5.7 engines get much better fuel mil... Jun 12 2006, 04:52 PM drgchapman Comparing yours and mine I would have to say YES. ... Jun 12 2006, 04:56 PM Joe Owensby Check for recalls. Some of the Durango's had ... Jun 12 2006, 05:20 PM Foster Not sure about the 2000, but I've had a 2003 D... Jun 12 2006, 07:27 PM MecGen Hey
Durango is a good looking truck, weak motor,... Jun 12 2006, 07:39 PM MW 914 I had a 2000 Durango prior to buying my 2002 Tahoe... Jun 12 2006, 07:42 PM 736conver Dont buy it...
I have a 2001 with the 4.7. Its h... Jun 12 2006, 07:47 PM sixnotfour what about a Yukon or Tahoe ? smaller and 1/2 ton ... Jun 12 2006, 08:08 PM Dan (Almaden Valley) You can get a 1/2 ton Suburban....
I have a y2K 1... Jun 12 2006, 08:23 PM GeorgeRud I just got rid of my 1998 5.2 Durango, purchased n... Jun 12 2006, 09:35 PM
drewvw always liked surburbans/tahoes over the durangos a... Jun 12 2006, 09:39 PM |
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