Bought a new "family truckster".
02-21-2013, 04:24 PM
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Bought a new "family truckster".
I distinctly ordered the Antarctic blue super sports wagon with the CB and the optional rally fun pack.
it didn't come in.
So, I got this instead.
2013 Dodge Durango R/T rwd
Every available option:
- Technology Group (blind spot detection, adaptive cruise control, forward collision warning)
- Rear DVD Entertainment Center
- Trailer Tow Group
- Premium Napa Leather (heated/cooled seats, heated steering wheel, leather wrapped door panels, etc.)
- Second Row Captains Chairs and console
- Power Sunroof
- Top of the line NAV/Audio option
Here are a few dealer shots I grabbed off the dealer's website of my actual Durango's interior.
02-21-2013, 10:13 PM
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It's on the same platform as the Mercedes Benz GL. It's car based now with an independent rear suspension. So, I guess the answer to your question would be no. The ride is quite nice.
Pwebb,
Sticker was $46,440. I got them down to $38,500. Drive out ended up being $2k under dealer invoice ($41,500).
02-22-2013, 08:06 AM
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My wife's DD is a 2012 R/T. Same color as yours. Liking it so far. I think Dodge did a great job making it huge on the inside and hiding it's size on the outside. 3rd row is actually functional. I'm 6'3" and could easily endure a road trip back there.
I'm still curious to see how well it tows. Haven't hitched up the boat yet.
Handling is to be expected for something this size. Dodge claims a "sport" suspension for the R/T. Dunno about that.
Not fast, but powerful. Stock exhaust actually sounds pretty sweet.
I'm still curious to see how well it tows. Haven't hitched up the boat yet.
Handling is to be expected for something this size. Dodge claims a "sport" suspension for the R/T. Dunno about that.
Not fast, but powerful. Stock exhaust actually sounds pretty sweet.
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02-22-2013, 09:01 AM
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Mine will tow 7,400 lbs.
The V6 Durango will tow 6,200 lbs.
Crossovers are typically based on front-drive cars with limited towing and off-road abilities. Body-on-frame S.U.V.’s are based on pickups, and they (including the original Durango) drive and swill fuel like trucks.
The latest Durango, though, is based on neither a car nor a pickup. Thanks to Chrysler’s bygone hookup with Mercedes-Benz, the Durango (as well as the Jeep Grand Cherokee) shares DNA with the Mercedes GL, a classier fancier relative than a Taurus or a Silverado.
Like the $60,000-plus GL, the Durango uses a rear-drive unibody platform with independent suspensions front and rear. This seems the best of both worlds. You get S.U.V. prowess for off-roading and towing without paying a significant penalty in on-road drivability or fuel economy. In fact, a rear-drive V-6 Durango can tow slightly more than a Chevy Tahoe Hybrid while matching its highway mileage rating.
The latest Durango, though, is based on neither a car nor a pickup. Thanks to Chrysler’s bygone hookup with Mercedes-Benz, the Durango (as well as the Jeep Grand Cherokee) shares DNA with the Mercedes GL, a classier fancier relative than a Taurus or a Silverado.
Like the $60,000-plus GL, the Durango uses a rear-drive unibody platform with independent suspensions front and rear. This seems the best of both worlds. You get S.U.V. prowess for off-roading and towing without paying a significant penalty in on-road drivability or fuel economy. In fact, a rear-drive V-6 Durango can tow slightly more than a Chevy Tahoe Hybrid while matching its highway mileage rating.
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Durango R/T
02-22-2013, 10:11 AM
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We are happy with ours except I wish she had picked out the v8 especially coming from the Escalade power. Our third row is hardly ever up as we still carry a large double stroller. Nice pick!
02-26-2013, 06:17 PM
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Man I have been GM only my whole life and the new Chargers are really nice I enjoy the Beats speakers and a 6.4" screen and heated and cooled seats the list just goes on and on there nice, Oh yea Hemi is nice as well. But I think i'm going to get a new SS when it comes out tho....
