Dodge Dakota 100,000 Mile Review

In this video I go over my 2000 Dodge Dakota in relation to it reaching 100,000 miles! It's been a fun journey so far, and I'm excited for the next 100k miles!
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[@ncurc9766]

For 23 years old, that truck is in great shape, i remember seeing these new when i was a kid, the ranger and s10 couldn't even come close, always loved the starter sound and the colors chrysler offered back then, especially on the sport packages

[@thekehmcrew]

She held up pretty well over the years.. crazy to believe it’s 23 years old now.. and Without a doubt that’s for sure! I remember looking at several trucks before I found this one and the v8 sound and the color where definitely two big deciding factors for me to buy this truck! Thanks for watching!

[@Glennyboysworld]

I always love the new content. Shout out all the way from Missouri. I've got an 01 ram 1500 5.9, that I've pretty much re-done. Couldn't pay me to trade for new.

[@thekehmcrew]

Got lots of new content planned, gonna try to get dedicated this year and upload alot more! Sounds like you got a nice ride, some of the newer stuff is nice, but nothing beats older trucks. 🤘🏻 thanks for watching!

[@variousvisfineart]

That is a nice truck. The bumper delete looks classy. I have a Dakota and made a video about it. I don't drive it everyday but it is nice to have a truck when you need one

[@technoir2584]

I own a 97 Dodge Dakota 4x4 with over 236,000 miles on it. It has the 3.9 engine. I have owned the truck since 2006. I am mechanically inclined, so I have maintained the truck, done all the repairs myself except for the exhaust replacement. I have no check engine lights and great oil pressure. Everything still works. The AC still works but has a slow leak that seems to get worse every year. It is still my daily driver truck. I have taken it from Utah to Iowa 4 times and never had a problem. These are good trucks if you take care of them. Personally, I'd stay away from the 4.7 and get the 3.9 or the 5.2. It is getting harder to maintain the truck as a lot of the parts have been discontinued.

[@Subat0micR0gu3]

Why would you avoid the 4.7? Hope you don't mind me asking 9 months late lol

[@technoir2584]

@@Subat0micR0gu3 I don't mind. The 4.7 is a Powertech engine yet they still call it a Magnum, they are a bit more modern than the earlier Magnum but not as reliable and are a bit more complicated to work on in my opinion. The 4.7 is notorious for having valve train issues, more specifically valve seating issues that I have seen lead to damage to the cam shaft. There are improved aftermarket parts to fix this problem. I helped my neighbor replace the lifters and it was a real pain in the butt. The earlier Magnum is notorious for having random or multiple misfires because of the lower plenum plate gasket failure. The plate is too thin and due to the constant expansion and contraction of the plate the gasket fails and leaks which leads to the misfires. There is a thicker plate you can get that fixes that problem and is not too complicated to replace. In reality I guess it comes down to your mechanical skills. Don't get me wrong the 4.7 is a decent engine when it is running proper and there are also High Output (HO) versions with increased horsepower and torque floating around. I wish I could find a HO version to the 3.9 but they don't make em. You have to resort to adding s supercharger and other upgrades. For me the Magnums are very reliable. Easier and more simplistic to work on and they are all practically the same with the exception to the number of cylinders. Hope that answers your question.

[@WanderingRobotStudio]

My 2001 dodge ram has 75k miles. I'll do a 100k here soon. Bought it at 65k last summer.

[@kipbrown1549]

Nice !!

[@PAYNEKILLER..]

Pretty cool to catch the 100,000 mile roll over. Most don't notice.

[@thekehmcrew]

I was waiting for it to roll over, I was ready to catch it 😂 crazy thing was I took that clip back in September of 2021. So this video was long overdo lol, thanks for watching!

[@PAYNEKILLER..]

@thekehmcrew That's pretty cool, takes a fastidious mind to catch it 😆

[@BackyardBandits]

just broke in. mines s at 253k original motor and trans/ 3.9 v6 with durango rt transfer case

[@thekehmcrew]

Mileage is just a number as long as you take care of em 🤘🏻 sounds like a nice ride! Thanks for watching!

[@zookie500]

Wheels are American Racing Python….I have the same ones on my 98 Dakota😊

[@thekehmcrew]

I really wish they didn’t discontinue this style of wheel.. I really like it and would like to get a new set someday! Thanks for watching!

[@mikebestick998]

I have 206000 + miles on my truck, just recently had to rebuild my tranny, but other than the usual maintenance and a couple other minor issues I've enjoyed my truck. I was wondering, what do you think about graphics on your truck. Might be a nice touch.

[@thekehmcrew]

I think once I get the truck repainted, I may do some sort of vinyl graphic on it. Maybe a bumblebee stripe around the rear of the bed and some small accent stripes on the hood. Possibly in a gray or silver might look cool

[@rotary-fd3sgaming597]

I recommend doing the waterpump, they're notorious for failing and overheating the engine. I do mine every 3 years, seems worst on the 4.7Lt which is what i have.

[@thekehmcrew]

I do recall replacing the idler pulley, can’t recall if I did the water pump. Never had a problem with it if I haven’t. Thanks for watching!

[@PAYNEKILLER..]

Love to get a catch-up video on your brother and his vehicle antics, do you drive that Dakota everyday? You got in it well? I know your a tall guy as am I.

[@thekehmcrew]

I’m actually headed to my brothers this weekend to film a handful of new videos so I’m excited to get that content put out for you guys! And yeah I’m 6’7 and fit fine in my Dakota. Thankfully no problems here lol

[@jeffreyk.warmbein5953]

wait until the spring to fix that rust, PA salt, and unpredictable snow not worth gambling with, coming from another PA blue dakota guy

[@thekehmcrew]

That’s the plan.. I can’t wait for winter to be over. I’m tired of this cold weather! Thanks for watching!

[@nasiremontgomery]

How much you paid for it

[@cameronsspringman7782]

I live all 3 dodge Dakotas 97 dodge Dakota 5.2 magnum 2002 dodge Dakota v6 2005 dodge Dakota v8 4x4 4.7 magnum high output

[@thekehmcrew]

Sounds like some awesome rides!! Thanks for watching!

[@MrCyclee]

I'm in the market for a truck and the Dakota is up there so you think they're worth buying with 160k plus miles?

[@thekehmcrew]

I’d say as long as the body is in good shape with no / little rust, and if the fluids have been maintained regularly it would be a good truck. As with any vehicle, just depends on the price and what kind of shape it’s in. Mine just hit 109k and runs perfect. Good luck! And thanks for watching!

[@MrCyclee]

@@thekehmcrew i ended up scoring a very clean 2001 slt 4 door with 119k miles for 2900

[@getoutalive852]

250k on my 98 3.9 standard trans, runs amazing, very easy to work on. Mine is only a rwd which is a bummer buuuut for what it is as i will never get ride of mine

[@stefanjouef5079]

I own a 3.9 4x4 2003 Here on Aruba, 415.000 km!

[@MrCyclee]

@stefanjouef5079 in the time that I posted this comment I got a 2001 4.7l with 190000 miles for 2500 and I've had it almost a year absolutely love this thing

[@solomonhood8392]

My 2001 is killing me

[@gettilellc-brianloften1443]

Mount an ammo can where the air filter box used to be🤣

[@thekehmcrew]

That would be kinda cool actually lol.. might just do that 😂

[@gettilellc-brianloften1443]

I'm going to do it in mine. It just came to me watching your video.