I Bought the Nicest Dodge Dakota R/T on Earth! (8,000 original mile TIME CAPSULE)

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@GtotheC88 3 жыл бұрын

“This is a museum piece.” Proceeds to drive it like he stole it.

@JETZcorp 3 жыл бұрын

Not much reason not to! The R/T is a total parts-bin special of Dakota and Ram parts, so absolutely everything is available in massive quantity. You could refuse to put oil in your R/T, get a new engine everytime you blow one, and it'd still be cheaper per mile to service than a 911. Lol

@robertlee9395 3 жыл бұрын

Because, Hoovie!

@pickledpigknuckles6945 3 жыл бұрын

He is not Smart

@BeingMe23 3 жыл бұрын

It's only original once!

@Veikra 3 жыл бұрын

Accurate, I usually handle post-world wars paintings with my hands full of greasy cheetos

@ElliottAlvis 3 жыл бұрын

I can confirm, this truck is absolutely stunning in person. It's bizarre to see a Dodge truck from this era that still has an interior and legible switches and knobs. The bed is also so clean it looks like no one even set as much as a cardboard box back there. It's truly incredible.

@tristanchaplin392 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, my parent's 2001 RAM doesn't look this nice. I love Dodge but that truck is a piece of shit.

@JohnDoe-le8fy 3 жыл бұрын

Still a few Durango's though.

@jefferyepstein9210 3 жыл бұрын

@@JohnDoe-le8fy With the glass transmissions

@buddyrevell6369 3 жыл бұрын

@Edgar Miller it's rotting by the second.

@JohnDoe-le8fy 3 жыл бұрын

@@jefferyepstein9210 my 2000 with the 4.7l has a great transmission, still going strong.

@mattorama 3 жыл бұрын

It's ironic. Somebody buys a brand new vehicle and doesn't drive it, and that makes them crazy. But then to buy that vehicle off them, you'd have to be crazy to drive it.

@saturndesigns2339 3 жыл бұрын

He said it's crazy because those 21 year old tires would be very dangerous to drive on

@Brad_-mc2yp 3 жыл бұрын

Big brain time

@juangouveia8098 3 жыл бұрын

@@saturndesigns2339 no, thats not what he ment....

@yamkaw346 3 жыл бұрын

@@juangouveia8098 he literally said “if you keep the original 21 year old tires on it you’d be crazy to drive it”

@barneybarret6088 3 жыл бұрын

@@juangouveia8098 I know what you meant, and you are right. 😃

@hankleberry 2 жыл бұрын

Man oh man. I loved these. I'm your age, and we had a 98 Durango SLT+ with the 5.9L when they came out. Loved that thing, my old man worked for Dodge for 9 years so he had demo's of just about everything and you're right... nothing is better than that Dakota. Even better that it's black, it's basically like a dream truck of mine too. They made those with manual transmission's too, damned shame it's auto. But still... just hearing that transmission hang into 2nd and 3rd took me back lol. Love it man.

@jeffbowman9187 Жыл бұрын

I had one too. Traded it in for a new 2001 Dakota R/T. Which is still my daily driver. 52K miles. Glad to see these going up in value. Even new closest dealership with one was 200 miles away in FL.

@anthroism26mc 8 ай бұрын

sadly all the R/Ts have 46RE autos, i hope to NV3500 swap my 03

@austincopeland9504 3 жыл бұрын

We’ve come a long way from “The Cheapest” to “The Nicest on Earth!”....

@erastusmuriithi2811 3 жыл бұрын

Hoovie is no longer the hooptie saviour

@jonathantanasi2557 3 жыл бұрын

Maybe he could buy the cheapest and most beat up example of one of these and compare.

@KCJbomberFTW 3 жыл бұрын

@@erastusmuriithi2811 what do you mean he still has like 7 cars under cunstruction

@IraqVet0608 3 жыл бұрын

Erastus Muriithi nope that's hello road now

@louisvillelouisville218 3 жыл бұрын

I'm not gonna fault him for buying cool stuff. I wouldn't be surprised to see him throw it on cars and bids. It would do well there.

@RoadRunnerMedia 3 жыл бұрын

"The nicest Dakota R/T in the world" "It is basically brand new" *proceeds to do a burnout*

@thomasknight7734 3 жыл бұрын

Well yeah It might be the nicest but it's still a dakota lol

@Nickearl1 3 жыл бұрын

The dumbest auto show on KZfaq lol

@Nickearl1 3 жыл бұрын

P.s. I love hoovie!

@michaelconlin5614 3 жыл бұрын

@@thomasknight7734 which was/is a great truck

@FODteam 3 жыл бұрын

Its only proper.

@ramsupard3790 3 жыл бұрын

Whenever you inevitably end up getting rid of it, there’s always a spot in my driveway for such a beauty

@jamesbishop8188 3 жыл бұрын

Yes sir this is an amazing truck and I was able to have the luxury of my dad getting me one. This exact model. You can still find them on Google

@RandomGuyDan 2 жыл бұрын

He sold it at Barrett-Jackson on 6/19 for $27,500

@paulmvn5431 2 жыл бұрын

That truck shouldn't be parked outside.

@nitroxylictv Ай бұрын

@@RandomGuyDan Considering it only has a few original miles its still a bargain. Those Dakota R/Ts can be bought slightly used with 80k to 100k miles for like 5 grand even in this bideneconomy. Pristine interiors too, though in a decade they will be worth 30 grand even for a used one just like those old early 90s Ford and Chevy pickups today. For some reason the only car markets to appreciate are supercars and shitty 30-40 year old pickups.

@unclefungus7395 3 жыл бұрын

the 90’s dodge cloth seats are some of my favorites for comfort and feel

@alex_8025 3 жыл бұрын

I put 99 caravan buckets in my truck cause of that reason

@weaselduke 3 жыл бұрын

I love it when a guy in his mid 30's says "in my youth".......I thought that was my youth!

@frankrizzo5057 3 жыл бұрын

Sure was. Wish I was in my mid 30:

@Microjoey02 3 жыл бұрын

Old farts 😂

@weaselduke 3 жыл бұрын

@@Microjoey02 I will give you the 👎 instead of the official one..ya'kno to save your rep.

@xxtravdamanxx 3 жыл бұрын

@@weaselduke YOU'RE NOT EVEN OLD YET JEASH!!!!! EVERYONE THINKS THERE OLD!!! SO STFU GAYLORD PERSON!!!!

@norsevikingsir4932 3 жыл бұрын

And you're what in your 40's ?

@Holzi24 3 жыл бұрын

I laughed waaay to hard when I saw Hoovie behind the Bentley with the bottle of Bulleit whiskey...

@tommy1234565142 3 жыл бұрын

You would think with hoovies connections he could come up with a bottle of Pappy or at least a bottle of Weller but I guess you take what you can get when your in Kansas

@JayneCobbsBunk 3 жыл бұрын

I'm surprised he can even afford a bottle of Bulleit after what he's spent on that Bentley!

@Holzi24 3 жыл бұрын

I believe he just used what was there for the picture

@danielbane3844 3 жыл бұрын

Still my all time favorite truck. Glad to see one in such good shape still exist.

@BrianD1961 Жыл бұрын

Nitto NT450 275/50/R17 tires did the job nicely on the original R/T rims, on my 2001 Dodge Dakota R/T Club Cab. The NT450’s are a great looking tire, close in appearance to the original Good Year Eagle’s.

@TisBoiGoTSkiLLz 3 жыл бұрын

Hoovie: This is a museum piece Also Hoovie: Lets do a burnout

@gemaskerdebeuker8511 3 жыл бұрын

On those 21 year old tires as well haha

@Jack_S_ 3 жыл бұрын

Not a surprise from the man who does a burnout in a Bentley too. It's a valid test, the people want to know!

@MaverickBlue42 3 жыл бұрын

@@gemaskerdebeuker8511 It's called tire re-conditioning, the heat of the burnout rejuvenates the tires...yeah, that's it.....

@ohlookadragon 3 жыл бұрын

He just says that so it pumps up resale. He isn't keeping this thing more than a couple of months better talk it up big for the flip.

@FastNBulbous 3 жыл бұрын

Also Hoovie: I need a truck to haul things....so I bought a truck I’m too scared to haul with....

@Raj.Singh. 3 жыл бұрын

He is probably the only kid in high school who had a fancy Mercedes but instead decided to drive a truck to school every day

@discerningmind 3 жыл бұрын

Having a Dad that buys you a truck because he wants to have a truck around. Sounds like a win-win.

@CS-oo6hs 3 жыл бұрын

To be honest, here in the UK (where car insurers are allowed to charge whatever they like), driving a truck to high school would be even more baller than a Mercedes. For reference I recently paid £1200 for insurance on my little 1.2 TDI Škoda Fabia Station Wagon (with 75hp). A truck would probably cost way over £8000 for a young person to insure.

@gb1578ify 3 жыл бұрын

Doesn't sound too shabby, paid 2700 for my 1.8 Honda Accord and 1000 for Classic Mini from 88 with 1.0 in London, this is on my first year when I was 18-19

@trevordavis9390 3 жыл бұрын

I had a 2001 bmw 740iL

@christopherpedersen1820 3 жыл бұрын

You clearly aren't from the midwest or south. I grew up in Florida and that was 100% the move most of the rich kids would have made.

@bryantgarcia5795 3 жыл бұрын

Hoovie - I’m having trouble finding these tires, it’s difficult to get tires like this these days Also hoovie - Watch me roast these suckers by doing burnouts

@tOSdude 3 жыл бұрын

Honestly the best use for 20 year old tires. They're too hardened for normal driving, and will weather crack to hell soon anyway (if they haven't already).

@johnbeaman1117 3 жыл бұрын

The Dakota wasn't a "mini" truck, it was sold and called a mid-size pickup and I owned one. It was the best vehicle I ever owned.

@Mr1bigsal 4 ай бұрын

I have a 5.9 rt modded cam heads headers. You want to buy

@TheQuestionableGarage 3 жыл бұрын

Bring back the DOUBLE D

@straightbusta2609 3 жыл бұрын

Oi Tavarish

@regal105 3 жыл бұрын

@@straightbusta2609 no no it’s Jared’s channel now

@straightbusta2609 3 жыл бұрын

@@regal105 Oh yeah you're right

@Tmrfe0962 3 жыл бұрын

Double D....now means Daddy Doug! Which is where this will end up, I’m sure,...on Cars and Bids!

@elijahseaton9331 3 жыл бұрын

@@Tmrfe0962 lol

@neondeception2 3 жыл бұрын

I love how much you appreciate original and great examples of older vehicles. You aren't just going to mod it and tear it up. You know how special that truck is.

@stephenreed3381 3 жыл бұрын

I always struggle with doing mods to cars I own because I think of how hard I've been searching for a truck that isn't completely ruined by idiocy. So, outside of putting bluetooth in my cars (and keeping the original radio stored away, even if it's messed up) I keep them original. I always love seeing others do it, as well.

@dragon81heart 3 жыл бұрын

Yes PLEASE don’t mod this gem! It’s absolutely perfect just the way it is. If you must do anything, make it super subtle looking, and so it can go back to 100% stock easily (It would be hard to resist making it louder as this is true music, not these goofy sounding things today with fake pops and backfires. That’s a tell tell sign of who is and isn’t an actual car person. Never met an real car person that actually likes those hilarious fake pops and bangs 🤣)

@SuperTruck1 Жыл бұрын

😂😂😂😂 he would send this thing thru a crusher if he made $1,000 bucks.

@automotiveaffairsshorts 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve been a published automotive journalist since 1997, and remember testing the Dakota R/T when it was new. Also drove the Jeep Grand Cherokee with the same 5.9L V8, and loved both vehicles. The Hellcat stuff is cool and fast, but these old trucks were fun at a much more affordable price!

@lukeiamyourfather3511 3 жыл бұрын

I have 2000 Darkota RT cc flame red in nice original condition , 107,000 miles.Never winter driven.I'm the second owner.Owned since 2001.I really like mine.

@dinoboss1948 3 жыл бұрын

Many years ago there was one in Croatia. It was such a cool thing when we were kids, you almost never saw anything with a V8, let alone a truck which wasn't even being sold here. No idea where it came from or where did it end up, but I hope it's still alive somewhere.

@vanzemaljacludi3324 3 жыл бұрын

Kod mene u loznici u Srbiji ima jedan napusteni v8 camaro i c4 corvette. Taj isti covek je imao onaj najluksuzniji oldsmibile. Stvarno tuzno da trunu takvi auti ali mislim da cu uspeti da ih sacuvam

@andrewdopple6946 3 жыл бұрын

Likely a American who drove through from a German Base.

@morpar318 3 жыл бұрын

The sole purpose of the carpet in his garage is so that The Hoovie does not do a burn out in the garage.

@darthrevan2063 3 жыл бұрын

Lol I could see hoovie forgetting about it being their and trying to do a burnout on top of it

@jimhenry3992 3 жыл бұрын

Nah,he prolly lays down next to the cars with a pillow and takes nap dreaming of cars.

@Ace-nr5fn 3 жыл бұрын

We still have our white quad cab 2001 Dodge Dakota with the 4.7 V8! Absolutely love it! Whipping out on a road and letting the tail swing out is heavenly lol!

@lightningdad13 3 жыл бұрын

I had a Red 2001 Single cab R/T that I also special ordered. Had solid rear window and power windows. I dynoed it completely bone stock from dodge and it made 204.5HP and 390lbs/tq. It was definitely a red light to red light truck. a ton of fun..... AHHHH THE MEMORIES.

@EJSchuman 3 жыл бұрын

"I'm actually having a hard time finding replacement tires for this" .... *does burnout*

@solofalcon 3 жыл бұрын

Federal makes 255/55/17 tires for this, like $90 each, great tire honestly.

@tonycatenacci4208 3 жыл бұрын

Federal 595 can find online for 80 bucks a piece

@jakey20022 3 жыл бұрын

They aren't safe after 21 years burn them up and buy a new set

@paulsblocks8441 3 жыл бұрын

I just got rid of my dakota RT a few months ago. Rust free Florida truck. I loved it and I wish I had never sold it. That's one of the most beautiful trucks I've ever seen. Treat her well

@seed_drill7135 3 жыл бұрын

And they handle so well (other than the light rear end that all trucks have).

@fungleinfection6998 3 жыл бұрын

my first truck was a 98 dodge ram with a 5.9 like tyler's. when i first got it it only had 80,000 original miles and it was absolutely mint. he sold it 4 years ago and i want it back so so so bad.

@Ghosty-wm4xy 3 жыл бұрын

I have a 98 dodge dakota SLT with a 5.9l V8 magnum emerald green love it and keeping it. Might restore it though as the top ceiling is falling off but Dakotas are beast 😊

@setunedouche 3 жыл бұрын

INCREDIBLE!!!!!!!!!!! I was shopping for a decent specimen of this for a DD....Seems you nailed it...Not an easy task!!! I wouldn't have the nerve to use that one either. Absolute Awesomeness!!! Thanks for sharing with us.

@Mr1bigsal 4 ай бұрын

I have one modded a 2000 rt you want to buy

@Drunkengoose1993 3 жыл бұрын

The hoovie's garage formula: step 1: buy forgotten rare vehicle step 2: make youtube video about vehicle to garner interest in vehicle, thereby increasing market value step 3: sell for profit step 4: repeat

@terencej72 3 жыл бұрын

You could be correct, i reckon Hoovie is a classic car dealer, tells folk he's paid more for a rare(ish) car (say $8,000) when actually it's $7,000 spend $1,500 on parts and labour, keep for a while do a few videos saying "how forgotten and cheap it is" then 1 year later sell it on on cars & bids and get about $11,000.

@carlosgaviriachannel 2 жыл бұрын

And it Sold at barret jackson today for $27500 lol

@teufelhunden8308 2 жыл бұрын

He’s not a collector, he’s a flipper.

@Stevnhawking 3 жыл бұрын

For those interested in Dakota content. Boosted Motorsports channel is hellcat swapping a 99 R/T right now. Pretty insane.

@awdmute 3 жыл бұрын

You have my attention. Lol

@SantiagoMAXIMOleon 3 жыл бұрын

lawrence mcatee the guy is legit peep em out

@jonathanjohnson3962 3 жыл бұрын

That build is insane if you watch it from start to finish

@fabiandelgado7321 3 жыл бұрын

My favorite KZfaq build at the moment

@letstrythisagainforreal 3 жыл бұрын

Best build on KZfaq, watch the whole series !!

@dwinn7592 3 жыл бұрын

I guess I wasn’t the only one with a soft spot for those late 90s Dakota’s

@sampsonite24 3 жыл бұрын

i had a 98 that i loved

@Motochick203 3 жыл бұрын

Always thought it looked better than a s10 or a ranger

@Roderickdl 3 жыл бұрын

It's been there for me since the 2000s.

@johnathancamaj2029 3 жыл бұрын

I love my 2000 dakota

@2steaksandwiches665 3 жыл бұрын

Same. I still like the final years of the boxy first generation. My dad had the 1995 V-6 and it lasted for over 200,000 miles with minimal maintenance. Good solid truck

@netob6826 3 жыл бұрын

The Dakota needs to be brought back and offer an r/t, a v8 awd, srt and a hellcat option 💪

@TheBikemaster94 2 жыл бұрын

I really don't think they'll make V8 Dakota's anymore, maybe an electrified 6 cylinder turbo

@netob6826 2 жыл бұрын

@@TheBikemaster94 yeah it’s a disgrace with what’s going on with the cars. Curious how that hurricane will perform and see what happens with mopar in general since the other Europeans took over it.(Stellantis)

@mikee7241 3 жыл бұрын

Had a 98 Dakota for a couple of decades and it lasted 400,000 miles. Best truck I had.

@crimsonzorro 3 жыл бұрын

that bed is absurd. amazing find hoovie

@Robsav-yx6vi 3 жыл бұрын

Now that’s what Show Room condition LOOKS like. Well done .

@quickdeuce 3 жыл бұрын

Hear, hear! Like him, I too would not want to use it - but what good is a Double 'D' if ya can't use it. Luv it - and - Hate it all at the same time. It's a beauty though!

@82tmhd 3 жыл бұрын

Hoovie channeling his inner Clarkson on this one. The nicest Dakota R/T ...IN THE WORLD!

@wannabeetiger Жыл бұрын

Back in 1994 ,my dad had a brand new Dodge Dakota Black ext cab with a factory 5.9 l (aka "the rubber machine) and the engine was so big that it would rub on the hood liner when the hood was closed! Same horsepower as this! Exact same engine!!!

@Veikra 3 жыл бұрын

14:45 Tyler the responsible man went to a closed road to do his burnout. That's having class kids

@rustzz8 3 жыл бұрын

Dude that thing is like straight off the new dealers lot pristine! I was going to say I'm surprised the airbag thing isn't hanging out of the glove box then you opened it and there it is.

@rita-want-sex152 3 жыл бұрын

@randygranger2294 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely a beautiful truck! So glad you appreciate this style! I had a 2003 Durango and loved it! So cool!

@revnto7k 3 жыл бұрын

I have never forgotten about these.. I've always wanted one, and I think it's one of the best looking trucks made.. I love it, and I hope it stays immaculate to be seen by others in the future. AWESOME truck!!! Nothing like that big torquey 360 and its noise!

@Mr1bigsal 4 ай бұрын

I have one for sale

@AdamG1983 3 жыл бұрын

Last time I was this early, Hoovie's Mercedes was stolen and ditched in the woods

@xidropkillzx3246 3 жыл бұрын

Now that’s a time capsule haha

@Mygfisawesone 3 жыл бұрын

That’s when I first discovered this channel and I never looked back

@HE-162 3 жыл бұрын

I feel old

@octoman_games 3 жыл бұрын

yea the ML lol He even came out on his local news!

@christopherhamilton5557 3 жыл бұрын

I remember that video, that is the video that got me started watching this channel.

@en_noah4615 3 жыл бұрын

NO WAY. I almost bought this but you got it first! It was listed at 24K

@madjeepernh6834 5 ай бұрын

What a beautiful truck!!! I've had an 04 extra cab and loved it so i kept looking and found another '04 4.7L with 43k miles. its now my daily.

@muznick 3 жыл бұрын

Reminds me of the night I bought my brand new '99 R/T. Beautiful red with dark charcoal interior. Her name was Vivian and I miss her.

@jeepstertj556 3 жыл бұрын

Mine was that solar yellow

@bigbullfrog98 3 жыл бұрын

Can't wait to see the Wizards reaction to this truck!

@Mr0550ib 3 жыл бұрын

And Ninjas 🥷

@JETZcorp 3 жыл бұрын

The Wizard said in a video on his channel that the 5.9 was no good because the heads all crack. And that's true; pretty much every set of heads on these is cracked. But the metal is so thick that it basically never causes issues. Probably every 200k+ mile Magnum V8 has had cracked heads since it was still in warranty, and no one notices until they pull the heads as part of an engine build.

@Nic-lz6qh 3 жыл бұрын

@@JETZcorp And the fact that it almost never causes problems is the reason that the Wizard has a 1500 with the 5.9 in it...

@UnhungHero 3 жыл бұрын

The fact it still has most of its sheet metal is worth paying for

@brandonw727 3 жыл бұрын

come down south there is no shortage of these that have no rust

@christopher6161 3 жыл бұрын

yeah, worth paying $350 for

@UnhungHero 3 жыл бұрын

@@brandonw727 here in Wisconsin, finding one with more than half the rear bumper is rare

@joncuti5290 3 жыл бұрын

I had a 2002 R/T EX CAB when I was 18 ,loved that truck,got it with 5500 miles ,fun truck

@aj_jk1337 3 жыл бұрын

Someday, everyone will realize that the Dakota was the greatest truck ever made. Love my 2007 quadcab

@armandoislas1070 3 жыл бұрын

I never thought Tyler Hoover would be the type of guy to slap some 20’s on a truck but he never ceases to amaze

@rita25y.o-checkmyvideo79 3 жыл бұрын

@Jack_S_ 3 жыл бұрын

Funny, I figured Tyler for exactly the guy that would slap 20's on his truck in high school. I feel like we have very similar taste in cars. I had an old black Buick Riviera with a 5.7L V8, red vinyl interior and flames painted on it in high school. I would drive it today if I still had it, those cushy bucket seats, cloud like ride, and pinky finger light steering meant it was the most cushy, leisurely driving car I had ever owned, and I've owned a Cadillac DeVille. But for the guy putting bus seats in his Ferrari, the 20's off a Dodge Ram is not a stretch.

@DCFGuitar 3 жыл бұрын

In fairness, they looked good on there from what i could see in the picture...

@andrewbmaster1852 3 жыл бұрын

I'll look forward to this being posted 3 times a day for the next month on every dakota group I'm in 😂

@31186dan 3 жыл бұрын

My first new truck was an 04 Dakota SLT (the last year of this body style) club cab with the 4.7. It took me all over the country from age 20 to 30. It will always have a special place in my heart. The most attached I’ve ever been to a vehicle yet. Oh yeah it had a name too. Silver Dodge - Super creative I know

@coltcrum4386 3 жыл бұрын

Talk about clean. I couldn't even look at it in person without leaving a mark on it. I don't think I could be more amazed at how nice it is.

@Vab1ar1 3 жыл бұрын

"You be crazy to drive it with 20 year old tires" as he leaves doing burn outs. lol

@rita25y.o-checkmyvideo79 3 жыл бұрын

@MB-sj2yu 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah because why spend $800 on brand nee tires just to burn them out when you can burn out your old ones?

@forresttm 3 жыл бұрын

May as well wreck the 20 year old hard ones..

@PCEngineGaijin 3 жыл бұрын

“I can’t find tires, they don’t even make them anymore...”

@MB-sj2yu 3 жыл бұрын

@@forresttm exactly

@matthewortiz704 3 жыл бұрын

This is such an underrated truck, I love these!

@rita-want-sex152 3 жыл бұрын

@USNVA11 2 ай бұрын

I purchased my Dakota Quad Cab 4x4 w/ 4.7L V8 new in 2000. It has 40,000 miles on the odometer and looks like the day I drove it off the lot. Freaking love that truck !

@BrianD1961 Ай бұрын

I am the original owner of a 2001 Dak R/T. From time to time I look online to see what a well kept one like mine sells for. I recall seeing this one for sale online before Hoovie bought it. It was the finest low mileage, unmolested R/T I had seen in years. It had quite a price on it, can't remember now what that price was. Wish I could have bought it.

@Techead100 3 жыл бұрын

Last day of automotive school everyone does burnouts Dodge Dakota R/T was one that I remember the most

@herbiehusker1889 3 жыл бұрын

We had a Dakota with the V6. Rear wheel drive and endless burnouts. I can't imagine how much fun the V8 would be.

@motownpontiac 3 жыл бұрын

You can do a standing burnout literally all day with these trucks. He’s not exaggerating that it’s the greatest burnout machine ever built

@bowtie83ss Жыл бұрын

This is great. Glad you like your R/T. I am the original owner of a 2000 Extended Cab R/T, also black. 18K on it. Was only driven in any rain maybe 2 times. Love mine too!

@wannabeetiger 3 жыл бұрын

In 1995 my dad bought an Dakota extended cab with an optional 5.9l v8 and the engine was so big that it rubbed on the hood liner! Man that thing could lay rubber!!!

@ccencer4438 3 жыл бұрын

20 year old tires Hoovie: Lets do a burnout!

@jefferyholland 3 жыл бұрын

The previous owner watching this was probably having a stroke when Hoovie was pulling hole shots.

@philiphendryx7942 3 жыл бұрын

Previous owner is me and I like knowing he will drive it deserved to be driven

@rigo62982 3 жыл бұрын

@@philiphendryx7942 what did he buy it for . I have been saving some cash and would really like something from that era..

@pondy5439 3 жыл бұрын

@@philiphendryx7942 Sweet truck! Glad you let Hoovie give it a new home!!

@musclecarsyndicate 3 жыл бұрын

You have me feeling nostalgic. I had a 1999 Dodge Dakota R/T club cab in Amethyst. This was back around 2002/2003. Man was it a fun little truck! Now I want another.

@TheNate9797 3 жыл бұрын

Our 01 Durango is still a great drive 20 years later! Midwest rust has not been kind to it, but the 4.7 V8 has been incredible!

@hualni 3 жыл бұрын

I've always been a fan of these. Cash 4 Clunkers decimated the Classic Car Industry. These R/T Dakota's used to be plentiful. Vastly underrated!

@Rattus-Norvegicus 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah but that program kept a LOT of people in work, and not just the auto companies. Literally thousands of satellite companies that make and deliver parts. Not to mention the businesses that those people patronize, etc. But it did affect the used car industry, but all things considered I'm glad it happened.

@hualni 3 жыл бұрын

@@Rattus-Norvegicus It was a shadow movement to provide vehicles for groups in the Syria like ISIS (look up plumber truck ISIS), and funnel more steel to China. On top of all that it cost the taxpayers Trillions of Dollars in tax revenue. It was a Net Loss to the American taxpayer. But it sure helped our International adversaries.

@weedmastersr 3 жыл бұрын

@@Rattus-Norvegicus It only helped our enemies.

@Rattus-Norvegicus 3 жыл бұрын

@@hualni SMH, whatever dude...

@tim3172 3 жыл бұрын

@@hualni LOLOLOLOLOLOL Oh wait, you're serious? LOLOLOLOLOLOL The plumber truck had nothing to do with cash 4 clunkers. That ended in 2009 and he didn't trade in his truck until 2015... "funnel more steel to China"? what? China is (and was prior to Cash for Clunkers, since 2000) the #1 steel producer. How did it "funnel more steel to China?" "Trillions of dollars in tax revenue" based on what? It cost 2.77 billion (billion is less than trillion, btw.)

@lordcorgi6481 3 жыл бұрын

It's too early for April Fools. This isn't a dumbest car video.

@SFVec3F 3 жыл бұрын

I don't know. He's looking for a daily beater, he can haul stuff in, and ends up with a museum piece he can't use without ruining it. Still pretty dumb in my book. 😄

@kingjlinza 3 жыл бұрын

Is it bad that I want Doug Demuro to review one of these?

@regazzoni6972 3 жыл бұрын

@@kingjlinza Yes

@Obsidian319 3 жыл бұрын

@@kingjlinza nah cause I kinda want to see dougs reaction to the drive ability of these since he's already experienced every other mini truck

@davkime1 3 жыл бұрын

Love it. Great find and yes, hands down the best looking, most character small truck EVER.

@Mr1bigsal 4 ай бұрын

Buy my 2000 rt

@eso6002 7 ай бұрын

Man great to see this. I bought an 01 Dakota rt with 130k on it has excellent compression 2 owners very well taken care of interior is emac every knob/dial/button works ac blows ice cubes heater is scorching. Motor doesn’t miss a beat everything is factory paint is just oxidizing a bit. Love the truck can’t wait to get home and drive it

@photondebuger45 3 жыл бұрын

"You'd be crazy to drive it on 21 year old tires" *does burn out because hoovie*

@gamby16a 3 жыл бұрын

I think his regularly driving on ancient tires is the sketchiest thing he does.

@photondebuger45 3 жыл бұрын

@@gamby16a wouldn't be the dumbest automotive KZfaq channel of all of KZfaq lol

@tarungonneea4614 3 жыл бұрын

I hate to quote Indiana Jones, but.... “It belongs in a museum!”

@andybrewer6181 2 жыл бұрын

I got a 2001 dakota sport with the 3.9 v6. I love these trucks and always wanted an R/T one but never could find one. It is good to see someone else that loves these trucks. These trucks are awesome to me.

@SouthSoundRailfan 3 жыл бұрын

My Grandfather had a 1999 Dakota R/T. It was a really sweet ride, Had a custom 6 Speed transmission, Custom Rims and Tires, And a ton of Engine modifications. Sadly, In November 2011, It was wrecked by some drunk driver at midnight. It really fucking pisses me off to remember it, The Dakota R/T is NOT Common, And his was so well treated, It was sad to let it go. Seeing this video made me happy, To see another R/T owner all happy with their awesome truck. Keep that lil' truck safe.

@Torgo63 3 жыл бұрын

when I was watching this, I thought you were going to send it to the Wizard's shop and tell him over the phone to inspect a really old truck. It would have made a great April Fools joke.

@Dakant00 3 жыл бұрын

Having owned (bought new) a 2000 Dakota Sport 4.7, 5-speed stick. It was an absolute blast to drive, great memories! To this day I still regret selling it 7 years ago.

@JoeyandTosh 3 жыл бұрын

The manual 4.7 was a faster truck than the rt. I bet it was fun

@johnmoore3504 3 жыл бұрын

I still have mine. 02 Quad Cab SLT, but it’s an auto with the 4.7, it’s my weekend tow vehicle and the interior is still like new. Just had to fix the rust in the rear wheels wells, other then that still going strong with 120k on it.

@JETZcorp 3 жыл бұрын

4.7 manual 2WD Dakota was probably the most fun truck to drive ever made. However with the 4.7 you do have to keep up on your fluids like it's a Ferrari; they do NOT tolerate deferred maintenance at all. The 5.9 is s bit if a tractor in stock form, but it can be modified endlessly and it doesn't mind if there are a few pounds of spiders in the oil.

@DeltaAirlines737 2 жыл бұрын

My neighbor has one of these in Hemi Orange with black stripes, plus the matching tonneau cover and bed spoiler to go with it. Looks awesome with his orange '08 SRT8 challenger and '70 Dart. They all look awesome and basically brand new.

@Mr.Phoreskin 3 жыл бұрын

Great content. I’m subscribing and binge watching all the old episodes 🙃

@shootr04 3 жыл бұрын

I absolutely love this style/generation of Dakota. I thought it looked badass back then and still love the look.

@matthewmclain9327 3 жыл бұрын

That Dakota is a truck i would drive everyday... Love it 😀

@ERICtheLATE 3 жыл бұрын

It needs Viper wheels onnit!!!

@Obsidian319 3 жыл бұрын

@@ERICtheLATE gotta do some trimming and only can use a set of front wheels but yeah they look good.

@ERICtheLATE 3 жыл бұрын

@@Obsidian319 That sucks...besides the bolt pattern, I forgot Viper rear wheels are a near foot wide, the spacers would be complex to make and stress the axles.

@dabradguy 3 жыл бұрын

I absolutely love when the rug moves.

@markv78 3 жыл бұрын

Very cool to see take the time on this truck I agree much over looked . I own a 01 Dakota quad cab with the 4.7 that I factory ordered in oct of 2000 . I have the rt wheels on it and it has been my daily driver since currently 140k yes lots of work has been done but I still love it the power and handling still makes me smile and it surprises many at stop light . In there day this gen Dakota was the king of the hill . I agree the 4.7 is one of there better engines and actually selected it over the 5.2 and 5.9 for it's design and better mpg the difference in performance was not that much vs the 5.9 . Great review

@ethandiercks7362 3 жыл бұрын

I have a 2002 dodge dakota 4.7 v8 4 door and 4x4. I love the dakota. It has been the perfect highschool pickup for me!

@MrGabrialG 3 жыл бұрын

I had an older Dakota Sport. Loved that ol truck. Now i have a mid 90”s F150. Heart changes. Now I love that!

@cutc2k764 3 жыл бұрын

Currently have a e500 Benz and thinking about making the switch to trucks, recommend lifestyle?

@AndreiAndrei-rt4po 3 жыл бұрын

you could've keep that Dakota 😐 looks more nice than a 90 f150

@Blue_Flame_Raptor 3 жыл бұрын

@@AndreiAndrei-rt4po no freaking way! The obs fords are going crazy right now

@jaybeemhardscrote7466 3 жыл бұрын

Was that the Dakota Sport which had a convertible top?

@lakeshorerides 3 жыл бұрын

@@Blue_Flame_Raptor facts. Obs ford prices are rising fast for a clean example!

@kevinlewis7250 3 жыл бұрын

I have one of these a crew cab in intense blue pearl. They're so obscure and performance parts can be hard to find and can be a pain, but I absolutely love it.

@Medessec 3 жыл бұрын

I've got a 1998 Jeep GC 5.9 Limited... and this thing just looks amazing. Beyond jealous of that engine bay! It's great hearing the noise of the 5.9 as you hoon it around on the test drive. Not the best engine, but definitely makes it fun. Hope you figure out some situation to keep this thing for awhile!

@wicked59rt Жыл бұрын

I had a 2002 black extended cab R/T as my first vehicle . Bought it used with 20k miles and I drove it until I unfortunately wrecked it with 106k miles on it. I really miss that truck and the how fun it was to drive. Definately one of the most under appreciated vehicles Dodge ever built.

@Mr1bigsal 4 ай бұрын

Want to buy mine 2000 rt

@justsumguy2u 3 жыл бұрын

I do like the fact that it's a regular cab---those aren't so easy to find anymore, usually it's the extendocab or the 4 door

@100PercentJake 3 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you finally found one! That thing is cool as hell

@vikingscrub4138 3 жыл бұрын

Good to see some dodge dakota love. I have a 99 with the 5.2 V8, and I love it

@stumpykb 3 жыл бұрын

Lovely example and lovingly kept.. Comes with great responsibility to maintain the love.

@Lsutton04_ 3 жыл бұрын

I’d be too nervous to drive this thing at 8,000 miles lol

@TheNostalgicFuture 3 жыл бұрын

Your skills at presenting and gathering information are always getting better and better. You are an excellent host!

@mbouffy 3 жыл бұрын

Brings back memories It was a nightmare in the rain and snow

@christinarogers8391 3 жыл бұрын

I spun mine around multiple time in the lightest mist and went thru multiple intersections backwards

@jeepstertj556 3 жыл бұрын

I bored mine to a 408 stroker, there was no driving in wet weather if you wanted to or not

@audi8799 2 жыл бұрын

Can confirm I have a dakota rt and its a fucking nightmare, in the rain I drove it in the snow once and never did again after.

@michaelschroder6071 2 жыл бұрын

So what you guys are saying is that it’ll make a great drift mini truck. Noted 😍

@keithkalson4722 3 жыл бұрын

i worked at Moss Bros. Dodge in California when these were being sold new. i was 18 years old at the time, and i rarely saw these. Such an awesome truck!

@PhillipMicah 3 жыл бұрын

Getting cars like this is why I like you Hoovie! Well done.

@marcelstumpp7979 3 жыл бұрын

You should give this to a museum in this awesome condition 😋 just don‘t break it... please don‘t break it 😅

@rita25y.o-checkmyvideo79 3 жыл бұрын

@davidgalinat4257 3 жыл бұрын

And he knows someone who owns a museum.

@IraqVet0608 3 жыл бұрын

This is hoovie not whistling diesel

@shawnparadox9299 3 жыл бұрын

I agree It needs to be in a collection It's too pristine

@rigo62982 3 жыл бұрын

Its already broke. It's a dodge

@jeffchaney5434 3 жыл бұрын

Great find, I had one back in the day and yes I USED it. Since I live in Michigan, any vehicle driven in winter dies of cancer.

@franksanchez6034 3 жыл бұрын

I bought one in Feb. ...99 r/t extended cab, 145,000 miles...FLAME RED. BEAUTIFUL!

@brandonmartin8199 3 жыл бұрын

I had a 98 dakota sport as my first truck, it makes me so happy to see your love for them like mine

@chickentonight22 3 жыл бұрын

Looking at the pictures of young Hoovie, I'm now convinced that he's a vampire

@workingman1791 3 жыл бұрын

I agree friend,vehicles that are made today are nothing comparable to how these were.what a truck you have

@doctortruth4094 3 жыл бұрын

Ridiculously clean truck. I agree on the interior fabrics--my 99 Silverado has seats in the same sort stuff and they look like new after 243,000 miles.