"..... the M80 has been officially green-lighted for production. Another reports that the program has been fast tracked because it's a favorite of Chrysler Groups Chief Operating Officer Wolfgang Bernhard. This, and the fact that the M80 is based a variation of the platform developed for the next generation Dakota and Durango (NB/HB) means that it should be coming to market fairly soon.
Back in February my source speculated that it might show up as early as the 2005 model year. It seems more likely that it will be a 2006, though it may be an early launch (ie early 2005). The launch date will probably be dictated by which facility Chrysler plans to use. ...."
RAM MAN
11-22-2002, 05:55 PM
here's some pictures taken by.... yours truly ;)
front shot:
RAM MAN
11-22-2002, 05:56 PM
as close as I could get with my cheapo camera of the interior:
RAM MAN
11-22-2002, 05:56 PM
rear shot; check out that dual exhaust
RAM MAN
11-22-2002, 05:57 PM
close up of the wheels
scalski
11-22-2002, 10:32 PM
I would like that, but I know its gona be too much $$$$ for me to aford!
Later,
:flamer:Scott
TripleXJ
11-22-2002, 11:13 PM
That thing to me is just so ugly I wanna puke
kvndoom
11-23-2002, 03:46 AM
ladies and gentlemen, meet your new dakota...
six pack
11-23-2002, 05:58 PM
Originally posted by TunerNeon
That thing to me is just so ugly I wanna puke
I agree, whew.... thought I was the only one that didn't "get it"
Admin
11-23-2002, 08:01 PM
I'll go against the consensus and say I like it...its unique for sure ;)
I don't think its the Dakota replacement.....
99Goldstrat
11-23-2002, 08:48 PM
Yeah, it's not bad. I don't think I'd go out and buy one though. I'm not sure this will be such a hit... Oh and by the way... sweet site ;)
kvndoom
11-23-2002, 09:36 PM
read this, Admin:
http://www.allpar.com/model/upcoming.html
the dakota apparently has hurt sales of the ram, because it's much too big to be a compact truck, but less expensive than a full size. so now they're gonna shrink it.
BUT HEY!!! did you all catch that part about a 6.1L Hemi replacing the v10?? can you say "vroom, vroom, vroooooooooooom!!!"
scalski
11-23-2002, 10:33 PM
Hey 99Goldstrat
Welcome to Dodge Talk,
You show your cardomain site in you signature, but you typed it wrong, it should be www.cardomain.com/id/hanksdodge
you left out the /id/ part, try and click on the one in your sig, it won't work, I also have a cardomain site, thats how I know this, come check out my car and motorcycle!
Later,
:flamer:Scott
:cheers: :cheers: :IDEA:
Admin
11-23-2002, 10:59 PM
Yeah I read that......Dodge is known to "Break all the Rules" so lets see what happens :) I can get used to it!
99Goldstrat, I took care of your sig for ya..your GTG!
scalski
11-23-2002, 11:11 PM
The link works now, thanks Admin!
Later,
:flamer:Scott
99Goldstrat
11-24-2002, 01:40 AM
Originally posted by Admin
Yeah I read that......Dodge is known to "Break all the Rules" so lets see what happens :) I can get used to it!
99Goldstrat, I took care of your sig for ya..your GTG! OH SHOOT! Hey thank's man! So far my experience has kicked @$$! Thank's for helpin' a brutha out!;D
GlassBlower
11-24-2002, 10:11 AM
All I can say abot the M-80 is:YUK:
kvndoom
11-24-2002, 10:43 AM
i showed those pictures to my girlfriend, and she immediately said "it looks like a volkswagen." obvius german overtones...
i'm sure with a 3.7 or 4.7 it will still smoke any and all s-10s and rangers with ease, but man that is a look that takes getting used to.
Snatcherchief30
11-25-2002, 12:56 PM
All I have to say is "Yuck!". I think Dodge has another Pontiac Aztec on their hands. I think this car was made to compete with the Avalanche, too much plastic. Fenders need to be painted the same as the truck. I like the Retro styling especially the rear end. The front Grill looks to much like the Jeep Liberty. Lets all pray they change this concept to look more like an American Dodge and not some Euro trash retro styling.
Q: What do you call 3 Aztecs at a Dealership????
A: Overstock!
DGERAM
11-25-2002, 02:40 PM
After looking at this thing for a while now I think I'm getted used to it. It doesn't look that bad to me anymore. The concept totally makes sense to me. $15k for that truck is great deal, if that's what it ends up being. That price for a 215hp V6, 20" wheels, 4x4, etc. is awesome. That would be a big hit in Alaska where 4x4 is preferred, especially with younger kids. It would be the Neon of trucks.
Personally I think the front end can use some work, but the rear looks pretty cool with the raised DODGE lettering and dual exhaust. It's different, that's for sure.
zutronius
12-04-2002, 07:42 PM
its different, but nice
Maybe if it was in black...........:)
Outlaw_78
12-14-2002, 10:20 PM
Brings new meaning to "Dodge Different"
TripleXJ
12-18-2002, 06:01 PM
DGERAM you said this?????
"It would be the Neon of trucks."
No No No No No!!!!!!!! Could NEVER be the Neon of trucks, not even in Alaska or ANYWHERE 4x4 is required. Neons look Cool, this thing looks like $h1t
Outlaw_78
12-22-2002, 08:17 PM
What is it with the all plastic cars and trucks nowadays?? It seems like every car maker wants to try to make the best bio degradeable car.
Seth
12-22-2002, 08:38 PM
I think the thing is hideous. The rear end is ok, because the exhaust does look cool. But other than that I wouldnt buy one. Even if the plastic was removed and sheetmetal put on, I wouldnt like it. It seems like the cars of the future are getting uglier and uglier as the years go by. If that trend keeps up, I am definately going to buy old cars and trucks and restore them.
six pack
12-22-2002, 09:18 PM
Originally posted by TunerNeon
DGERAM you said this?????
"It would be the Neon of trucks."
No No No No No!!!!!!!! Could NEVER be the Neon of trucks, not even in Alaska or ANYWHERE 4x4 is required. Neons look Cool, this thing looks like $h1t
The way I took "Neon of trucks" meant it would be the economy versions of the full size. The Neon is DC's economy car after all.:)
