2012/13 Dodge Durango, any good?

[Jyruiz]

I am looking for our next SUV and I really like the new Durangos, but I have zero experience with Dodge products. The boat is only 1 1/2 miles from the launch ramp, so I was thnking about the V6 with the tow package, it claims it can tow (Crew/Citadel) 7400lbs, which is 200lbs more than my 2001 4.8 V8 Chevy truck and has no problem towing that distance. I also really like the Toyota 4Runner, but that only has a towing capacity of 5000lbs and my boat dry is 4200lbs, so I don't think that is an option.

So what do you guys think? Are Dodge Durangos any good?

 

[Snprhed]

My Coworker Has Wrecked One If That's Any Help

 

[Cole Trickle]

I think they look good....

Personaly I still think dodges quality is sub par compared to most of the other products on the market and this is coming from a guy that just bought a 40K jeep

I have never and I mean never been in any chrysler product that I think would last 10 years and 100K miles without issues.....I know there getting better in the last couple years but personally I think the resale alone on a durango would scare me.

I don't think you would have any issues launching your boat with a 4x4 4 runner...not sure I would be running down the freeway towing with that however.

 

[Jyruiz]

I think they look good....

Personaly I still think dodges quality is sub par compared to most of the other products on the market and this is coming from a guy that just bought a 40K jeep

I have never and I mean never been in any chrysler product that I think would last 10 years and 100K miles without issues.....I know there getting better in the last couple years but personally I think the resale alone on a durango would scare me.

I don't think you would have any issues launching your boat with a 4x4 4 runner...not sure I would be running down the freeway towing with that however.

And I tend to keep my vehicles that long, our Armada is 9 years old and my Silverado 12. Thanks for the input, what my insurance going to go up to?

 

[Carlson-jet]

The V-6 tow capacity is 6200. the v-8 is 7400. The 6 has plenty of power for what you want.

 

[BajaMike]

I think the Tahoe is 10 times better than any Dodge product....but I have never liked Dodges. Have you driven one of the Tahoes?

 

[Jyruiz]

The V-6 tow capacity is 6200. the v-8 is 7400. The 6 has plenty of power for what you want.

The SXT has the 6200lbs capacity, the Crew and Citadel have 7400lbs, at least that is what it showed when I looked in Edmunds.

I think the Tahoe is 10 times better than any Dodge product....but I have never liked Dodges. Have you driven one of the Tahoes?

I like the Tahoes, but hate the 3rd row seat not laying flat and having to removed it if I need more room.

 

[rivermobster]

I have an older Durango...

I think I made Tyro's house payment one month for him.



Hey Dodge. :finger

 

[was thatguy]

I have no experience with the new Durangos.

However, having had a 2000 Durango that was the absolute worst vehicle we have ever owned, I can say I will never own another one.
And I am a loyal Cummins owner.

The 2000 was very nice.....for a week at a time.
The list of parts failures at 100K+ miles is far to long to post here.
We sold it for $900 and it left on a car carrier.
Mind you, it was cherry and flawless body wise....with nice wheels and tires, but I have never been happier to see a vehicle leave our property.

The '99- '01 Durangos are what nearly killed the model for good.

 

[Cole Trickle]

And I tend to keep my vehicles that long, our Armada is 9 years old and my Silverado 12. Thanks for the input, what my insurance going to go up to?

Alot......:skull