New 2004 Durango vs dakota

From : dick puter413atyahoo com

Q: if you look at the dimensions of the new durango you will see the rear track 64 is the same as the dakota! they dont show width of the truck only width of the mirrors 76. very deceptive! the only thing wider is the 48+ between the rear wheel wells vs 44+. replacing the rear wheels wells on dakota would probably accomplish the same thing. the front end looks like a liberty or pt crusier to me retro not an improvement. i just looked at the 2004 durango while waiting for the service dept to look at my 2003. although it looks larger on the outside i could not tell much difference inside. you do sit higher in it. i noticed as i was getting out that is it a few inches taller no running boards on this one. i like the instrumentation. it has the indiglo backlighting. the center console is much smaller. they put drink holders on the backside of it. its also not very deep. the cargo area on the one i saw a 5 seater has a plastic area between the under floor cargo holds. i would think the cargo area should be completely carpeted. the things i haul around would scratch it up pretty badly. hmmm. i wonder if a mopar cargo mat is available the front cargo hold has been divided with storage compartments. it is deeper that the previous models. it seems to have 5 less hp than the previous 4.7l 230hp vs 235 previously. mileage did improve by 1 mpg though. overall i think i like the more curvatious body style. maybe after seeing the new ones for a while ill get to like them. or not. --- outgoing mail is certified virus free. checked by avg anti-virus system http//www.grisoft.com. version 6.0.547 / virus database 340 - release date 12/2/2003 .