Dodge Durango - Late to the Party!

My latest state surplus auction buy, the 2003 Dodge Durango!

[@ScantPear]

Mine is a 2000 dodge Durango SLT with the 4.7 V8. Best car ever! Had it my whole life and brought home in it and now I am driving it!

[@qfinest05]

Very helpful thanks

[@autoensenanza]

Bought one for $300 bucks from someone who was going to junk it. Bought a battery, 4 new tires and made it pass MD inspection. Had 207k miles when I bought it and currently as 214,600 miles on it. Interior is mint and has zero rust. The truck had been sitting for 7 years without someone driving it, doing oil changes ect. But every time the owner moved it from one spot to another it fired right up every time. Best first truck I’ve owned and plan on keeping till it blows up.

[@qfinest05]

I currently own a 2002 slt Durango myself Go Durango 💪

[@joeyye12]

Nice piece great in fact

[@b-genspinster7895]

You are right, it is a nice looking wagon.

[@kenbell8058]

I got the same one front an rear air with leather got 250 thousands on it runs perfect with 4.9 had 7 years there is no stopping it in snow best I ever had very nice just love it

[@jamesz8496]

Bought a 2003 a year ago for 1,500 spent a lot fixing everything that went wrong but runs great I love it

[@AliA-mz5oe]

this guy’s attitude is what i like about him please keep on having fun with cars we enjoy watching you

[@anthonysourdiff1835]

I had a 2002 durango and loved it now I have a 2013 durango citadel and what a difference.

[@anti-socialistsocialclub6032]

i just got the same exact durango. its a tank i cant understand how a 20 year old car can be so much fun. i threw my motorcycle on the back and just drove parked rode in the woods and slept in the huge back. same exact model just a different color interior

[@steveqiu1098]

That dent you have on the PR side was exactly the same as my first car: a 2004 Dodge Stratus. And remembers me of the fun and joyful time I had with it.

[@BugSmasher9]

That's a heck of a deal! I used to have an old Ram Charger, kind of surprised that they never brought that model back.

[@harrisonsiegel9536]

They did in Mexico but not here unfortunately

[@josevilla8536]

@@harrisonsiegel9536 Yes in Mexico there bunch just a regular RAM with a camper

[@jacobfleming565]

@@josevilla8536 no. What are you even talking about its just a second gen ram with a roof over the back like the older ones or broncos and blazers

[@limpshady1113]

@@josevilla8536 no it's not a "ram with a camper", it's a durango but with 3 doors which classified it as a ramcharger, ramchargers only had 3 doors and durangos have 5

[@robertbrady9597]

nice video todat

[@kurtkelling1016]

I have an 02. Best vehicle I've ever owned 👌

[@kevinrollinger3495]

love the enthusiasm you have, great buy!

[@hullinger]

Thanks man and thanks for checking out the Durango vid today!

[@kingerikthegreatest.ofall.7860]

Great deal. I've always liked that body style.

[@garbage854]

Cool 😀

[@JohnDoe-le8fy]

One of the top looking SUV's of all time imo..

[@durme100]

I worked at Newark Assembly for 20 yrs then they closed,,I moved to florida,,love this state

[@hullinger]

Thanks great man about you working at the Newark plant. I recall attending a summer time car show/employee appreciation day at the plant on year. At that time I had a 1958 Dodge which was built at that plant. My Dodge and the other cars built there were all parked in the grassy area in front of the building. Employees gave a tour of the assembly area and parts depot and it was a really great day that I still remember maybe 20 years later.

[@durme100]

East Coast Classics we were very proud of our plant all the way to the end,but its always management that screw things up,,and thry screwed us big time when they change us to a truck plant.i was there for the dodge acclam,,intrepid, la baren,then durango

[@coreyverrett8117]

I dodge had the Ramcharger in the 70s and 80s

[@TheTferrer]

Dodge Durangos will last over 200,000 miles when taken care of. Currently have a 1998 Durango with the same body style and just put in a brand new 5.9L long block 360 V8. People do not believe that it is a 1998 because such a good condition and runs very smooth. With the new engine already installed should last another 20-25 years. No more car payments EVER!!!!! You made a great choice for the money!

[@alexisturntup03]

Family has had 3 of these,love them.alot of bang for your buck

[@rangogang9764]

Currently own a 98 with the 5.2 Liter beast of a truck love the body on truck frame.

[@ScantPear]

Keep this truck!

[@robertclymer6948]

WOW Chris, you hit a homerun with this baby. A bunch of us guys at Borg Warner, all wanted one of these when they came out. I still like them, but most are rust buckets.

[@antoniof7479]

That’s a nice score! It just needs removing the glue and cleaning up the foggy headlamps and should be good to go 👍

[@thomasmize7444]

Very nice buy, always loved the Durango’s

[@chicagolineproductions2001]

Those 4.7s are tire roasters my buddy had a 03 dakota with a 4.7 with full posi, you could spin that truck around anywhere

[@chicagolineproductions2001]

Here’s proof kzbin.info/www/bejne/rqHTdqGMj9mApMU

[@hullinger]

That's cool and I just checked out that burnout vid. Thanks man.

[@bincockwell2610]

Try auto salvage yards for used batteries. The yard near me charges $30 plus core.

[@AAA11546]

Loved the video and I love the car! Something totally amazing about the simplicity of the car

[@buddyrevell6369]

That body style has aged very well. The next generation that replaced it was horribly ugly.. You did very well.

[@kingerikthegreatest.ofall.7860]

Too bad you're not going to keep it. They look so good.

[@dixonrenyin95ugo]

Congratulations Mr Chris on winning the Durango. I enjoyed the video, you have done well cleaning up the truck, the new owner would love it. I hope our next video will be out soon, can't wait to see what is cooking.

[@samiam5557]

Great buy, I love it too. I'd lay $2500 out for it too. If the deals fall thru.

[@mph5896]

Walmart sells an economy line of battery for $49.99. They are limited to a few common sizes. I also have a local salvage yard that sells "reconditioned" batteries for $40. Never had an issue with those.

[@hullinger]

Man, good to know. I get tired of dropping so much coin on batteries. And thanks for checking out the Durango vid today. I also appreciate that.

[@frankm8533]

My uncle still has his 99 Durango 5.9 great blue color he still drives it with 256k but it's on its 3rd or 4th transmission typical dodge but he does tow a medium camper but it keeps going, no rust at all, been repainted once by a real professional shop but it drinks gas like a alcoholic

[@texken7378]

Good job dude

[@hullinger]

Thanks man and thanks for checking out some of the vid's on my channel too!

[@carfanactic2]

8:07 what vacuum do you use to clean the seats? That made those seats look like she just rolled off the lot

[@hullinger]

Thanks man. I used a Bissell carpet cleaner from Walmart. Something like $80 and that little thing kills it!

[@on-site4094]

Was that before fiat got involved with Chrysler ? it’s a great land tank. For cheap A bit of a gas ⛽️ guzzler but a great driver. Buff the headlights and body that old girl will shine. Great find

[@minivanmaster]

Fiat didn't get involved until 2011. It's a huge engine for sure!

[@taunuslunatic404]

Chrysler merged with Daimler-Benz in 1999.

[@limpshady1113]

My buddies 4.7 gets 350 miles on a single tank but my other buddies durango rt doesn't get that good of gas mileage because it's got a 6th order wall so it's got around over 6k pounds in it at all times

[@WJHandyDad]

looks like you got quite a winner in that auction win

[@PanzerPlatform]

Yo.

[@frankmckee1003]

I saw the video when were looking at this Durango. I'm glad see you got it. I thought it was the best vehicle you looked at the auction

[@McHeizersSwag]

Like the honest review in your vids. Enjoyed watching this one as well! Keep it up :)

[@richardkafka5625]

These 1st gen Durango's were great vehicles. I had one as a demo in the winter back in 98/99 and even in snow had no problem making a 40 mile commute to work. Awesome find and buy. Would love to have this!

[@hullinger]

Thanks man and thanks for checking out the Durango vid today!

[@jamesm.1467]

Great looking Durango for 20yrs old. I bought a 2000 Durango last year for $2700, got that nice Forest Green color in 4x4 with the 4.7L V8 and it runs like a champ. It has some dings here and there, need to put new aftermarket headlights as the ones on there now are so old theres literally no reason to try and restore them. I was gonna try and get halo headlights for it. Other than that, mine is in really good shape for the 20 years its been around, I have only 161k miles on it now. Great video, good walk-around of the Durango and good purchase... I always loved that bodystyle as well, still think its the best one as long as the Durangos have been produced...have fun with it.

[@racer776690]

Use mother's Polish to clean the headlights or sand them down and spray clear coat. Save those headlights!

[@brianmohabir9627]

I had two Jeep Grand Cherokee 2001 and 2002 those taillights were the same way and gave me hell. I would fix them then couple days later either a police officer or people tell me the brake lights out. Classic Chrysler using contractors instead of just running the wire to the bulb like normal people lol

[@fscottgray9784]

I bought 2 Durango this summer. I got one for 350 and one with under 100k miles for 1500. Both are great drivers.. They don't have solid front axles.

[@hullinger]

Thanks for sharing

[@fscottgray9784]

@@hullinger Durangos out west sell for 4 to 5 K less than the Dakotas.

[@houseonpleasantstreet9774]

That's a score for sure. Nice condition for a fleet vehicle. Just think. That once sat in a show room for over 30 k. 40 in Canada. Excellent value

[@TheCopCar]

Random bonus! Strobes! Looks like a solid win all around on that vehicle. You get to enjoy it for a few days, and move it on to it's next home. Good stuff!

[@hullinger]

Yeah man, those stobes are a nice surprise. When I was filming the driving portion on this vid I had accidentally left the strobes on. It was weird and I was wondering why everyone was giving me a wide berth on the road. I still have your gift sitting on the desk here in the kitchen. It's killing me that I haven't opened it yet but I'm waiting to film the reveal and reaction. I'm tied up for the next two days so I'm planning on Friday and I'll get the vid uploaded either that night or Saturday. Can't wait!

[@TheCopCar]

@@hullinger Exciting! I just hope you like it. I will say this, as a car guy, I think you'll appreciate that it's 100% authentic, and not a cheap knock-off.

[@peteramartin4583]

I would have bought the Durango but I'm in Australia Great looking car. Also The Crown Vic just want one 2005 but once again don't have here

[@hullinger]

Even though you don't have Crown Vic's in AUS, you do get some pretty cool cars that we don't get in the US, like anything Holden.

[@peteramartin4583]

@@hullinger unfortunately as you probably know Holden's closed shop here in Adelaide Australia a few years back Were the Caprice was made

[@pmr413]

Chris, $1350.00 is a pretty good deal for that. I always did prefer the Dodge body style over the other two back then. Good looking truck! ~Pat

[@myspinup8782]

It hasn't been wrecked by the cops.

[@Sonoma_Coast]

That would go for $4000-5000 here in Calif.

[@hullinger]

I ended up selling that Durango for $1800 to a local guy who's thrilled with her.

[@thesam19841]

So there was a reason why dodge was late to the SUV craze. They did have the Dodge Raider in the 80s... Now they had purchased Jeep so they had Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee so they didn't need SUVs... in fact that is what killed the Jeep Comanche, because Chrysler had just put all this work into the Dakota Pickup... Now this is one of my favorite Dodges, they we're great looking in the 90s however I wouldn't touch one with, the 4.7L... the 3.7L/4.7L motors are known for suddenly blowing up and its why i stepped away from jeeps into a Chevy Tahoe... Also Durangos have problems with the computer linking to the security system, and fixing that can be a nightmare... So just a fair warning, I'm glad you are just passing it along.

[@germanium1872]

That 4.7 engine is amazing.

[@XDM10]

I bought one with 109k for 600 about 4 months ago. 2003 4x4 sxt light blue tinted out black wheels only 1 lil spot of rust. Thing runs great, best deal I ever got.

[@CentralPALocos]

Interesting that yours has so much plastic inside, my 2001 has a fur type material on the doors and the dash area top and door tops have a sort of soft and squishy type material

[@andywest6751]

I’m glad you still have the Mercedes! Keep it forever!

[@Ted_E_Bear]

Great Buy !

[@jeffmac3071]

Chris, a great, inexpensive 4WD for those DE winters. Congrats.

[@mikeatv]

nice find nothins better than finding a cheap car that runs great...

[@charlesburdumy2225]

I love that Durango. Did you sell it?

[@jacklausch3517]

Future so bright gotta wear shades🎵

[@standardarm63]

Oh yah, just wait til you hit the pumps.

[@blautens]

Nice buy. Clean up exterior and flip that oil sludging engine before it dies.

[@jeepguy95]

Wow, you ended up buying that Durango! These are great vehicles. Enjoy it! :)

[@thechriscollection9983]

Tail lights are interchangeable with the Dodge Caravan/Plymouth Voyager of the era I believe. Nice truck.

[@ChevyBM]

That is a sweeet deal for that price! Nice truck!

[@JackpotsAfterDark]

I dont live that far from you.. i would have bought that in a minute. I used to have one just like it.

[@RetroCarsForever]

Agreed, this is a home run for the money...AND STROBES! Plus the macho styling of these has aged really well. Even SOUNDS macho! WINNING

[@jack.stawasz]

Been waiting for this video man! Love the old Durango, keep up with the great content! What’s up with the Jaguar?

[@hullinger]

Hey man, thanks man for checking out the Durango vid today! That Jaguar is heading to the junk yard soon. I've been waiting for the title from New Jersey DMV but the virus had them shut down for months now. The engine is locked up and the interior is in pieces so there's not much else to be done with it.

[@taunuslunatic404]

@@hullinger Keep the back axle for an IRS conversion.

[@rumrunner1756]

Nice buy and great upload. When are we going to the next auction? I like that you include the selling price after you show us around. 👊☮️

[@stevewalker412]

Solid axle front wrong......

[@Frank.Bordtfeld]

Hey Chris, nice SUV for less money. Great shot :-).i have seen the jaguar still on your driveway. What is going on with that car? Regards . Frank

[@charlesbarry7479]

The Dodge Ramcharger was a Dodge SUV built from 1974 to 1993.

[@jamesdeibler1423]

John Pendrick from Phoenix, AZ might be interested in buying 2003 Dodge Durango.

[@1955gaylord]

Great winter beater

[@hullinger]

Indeed my friend!

[@1955gaylord]

Only problem they suckkkkk fuel , I know I had one .

[@hullinger]

Good to know and thanks for checking out my Durango vid today!

[@johnnysmile01]

Veey nice win i like This SUV looks good i think it was a good purchase, congrats

[@MidnightPolaris800]

Thats not a solid front axle buddy

[@kevink.2719]

Awesome video love that SUV

[@hullinger]

Thanks man and thanks for checking out the Durango vid today!

[@jiesito146]

Costco for auto batteries as it's the cheapest place I have found. Autozone, O'Rielly's are super expensive.

[@fg1jm]

You should crate a video showcasing all of your cars

[@tcbgarage2845]

Batteries have certainly jumped up. Every time I buy one I’m shocked now.

[@Sonoma_Coast]

Wallmart

[@tcbgarage2845]

Tom C not here in Australia unfortunately.

[@thebrock12]

How many miles does it have on it

[@dbock10]

Did the guy buy it? I’m interested in it. I’ve bought 2 cars from that auction before for my personal use.

[@quentinc1275]

Those look so good! Nice score!

[@hullinger]

Thanks man and thanks for checking out the Durango vid today!

[@jepurl1]

Keep it for youir kids.

[@barrymontgomery2467]

Is it still for sale? Can offer cash, and live close by, in need of a vehicle. Btw, loved your rt 66 video!!

[@hullinger]

Thanks man. The Durango was sold this past weekend. Sold her for $1800 to a guy that's local here.

[@uncledavid31]

Glad to know that you know have a SUV built in Delaware!

[@hullinger]

Yeah, it's kinda cool to know the Durango was built right here. Thanks for checking out the vid today!

[@PanzerPlatform]

Loved it. Awesome content. Wanna be friends? Nah, I'm just playin'. I'm not one of those bots. If you buy some of these cars with the intention or selling them in a short turn around period, why even bother registering them in your name? I'm telling you, that mean lady at the DMV is gonna pencil whip you with a used car dealer application one of these days. Oh wait... And you give these cars such good TLC, I wanna sell you one of my cars, and then buy it back from you. Lol -Chuck

[@jasoncarpp7742]

Sweet looking Dodge Durango. I remember when it was first introduced. At the time, I didn't find it very attractive. Perhaps if it was introduced a few years earlier, it might have had the same front end as the earlier Dakota.

[@hullinger]

Fair enough Jason. Thanks for checking in today!

[@jasoncarpp7742]

@@hullinger I'd buy an early generation Dodge Durango if I could find one in decent condition. Preferably original survivor condition. :)

[@alvaroacosta6993]

What a deal!!!!

[@hullinger]

Thanks man and thanks for checking out the Durango vid today!

[@michaelduffek2866]

Hey you bought it! Looks good!

[@hullinger]

Yeah man! It was a nice buy.

[@bradentworow9750]

Do you plan on rustproofing it?

[@trigger5.563]

Some goo gone and a plastic spatula will get that sticker residue out pretty fast.

[@KindCreature1]

Where could I go to find a early 70's Dodge B100 tradesman that has been restored? Mike

[@hullinger]

Mike, man I wish I could find me another Dodge Tradesman! I just love those vans and the possibilities are endless with them. I've had two now where one was through eBay and the other was found on Facebook Marketplace. Those would be two good starting points but I would also recommend getting onto Facebook and searching for a custom van group. Best of luck to you! -Chris

[@collinmcballin]

you just say solid front axle.....? If that durango is solid front axle, I'll drive from west coast and buy it for double 💵

[@hullinger]

After getting that Durango home from the auction lot I took a peek underneath and saw the center pumpkin of a solid axle. Curious, are you thinking it has IFS instead?

[@collinmcballin]

@@hullinger no way!!! That's wicked cool! Definitely farrr from stock. No durango's came with solid axle. jeep grand Cherokee limited was the suv with solid front axle, paired with the 5.9 is a sweet ride. None of my Mopars had solid front axle, neither my Dakota nor durango (97-03). Dodge made the Ram Sport with 5.9/5.2 and solid front axle, Sweet truck.

[@MidnightPolaris800]

@@hullinger no its ifs

[@rmccarrillo1759]

If you find one....let me know. I'm looking for one.

[@kingerikthegreatest.ofall.7860]

I thought you were getting rid of the jag.