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DavesKota
Dodge Dakota
10/05/2001
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Why did you buy (or lease) your Dakota?
I bought mine cause I wanted "ram's horns" on my hood. I didn't want a Ford, and S-10s are way too "cute", and I can't afford a Ram.
And cause every idiot has a customized S-10.
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swingman
Dodge Dakota
10/05/2001
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Bought a 00' QC 3.9L for the following reasons:
3. Play alot of slo pitch softall, needed the passenger & cargo space.
2. Looking to have a family soon (If I was still single, I would have got an R/T.
1. Best looking truck out there!
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BigG
*Mechanic*
10/05/2001
16:41:31
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'cause Ford & Chevy suck. And well Rice burners just ain't american !
; )
2001, 3.9, 2wd, Auto, Club Cab, SLT Plus, Sport Suspension
Autolite 3923's, 180 T-Stat, Borg Warner Brass Cap & Rotor, Flowmaster Delta Flow 50 Cut In, Speedtweeks Stage 1 Kit, (Intense intake, 5.2 TB - Ported & Polished, Cable Kit & IAT Adjuster)
Long Island, New York
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Ernie
Dodge Dakota
10/05/2001
17:42:47
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My 2001 Dakota RC Sport Plus V6 5 Speed
I got my truck because I thought that it was a little bigger than the S-10 and the Ranger. It was easy to find a Dak with a V6 in it (I couldn't find any V6's in S10 or Rangers excepts 4X4 models). I just liked the looks of the Dak.
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Zaurusman
Dodge Dakota
10/05/2001
18:22:22
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I wanted a sport sedan for its refinement and handling, something like a Maxima, but was replacing a Ranger and didn't want to lose the versatility a truck offered, either. I found the perfect compromise!
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Zaurusman
'98 RC Red Sport V6 5spd 3.21 15x8's
http://www.tiborsrealm.com/Dakota/Index.htm
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AcrophobiA
Dodge Dakota
10/05/2001
18:41:07
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1. I wanted a phat first truck (bought it the summer before my senior year in high school)
2. Mini trucks too small, full size too big.
3. I got it at the employee price.
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Lesley
GenIII
10/05/2001
18:56:36
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I had no choice... it was love at first sight. I drove by it on the lot while visiting my sister in London Ontario, & pulled a U-turn, test drove it and that was that. Smitten. Even though I knew that I was leaving early the next morning for a week's holiday in Virginia, I told them I'd take it. I bought it over the phone from the HoJo's in Warrenton.
97 3.9 V6 Sport Club Cab. Black
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toxic13
Dodge Dakota
10/05/2001
19:45:10
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my dads lease was gonna be up in 6 mos and he was WAY over the miles but still wanted an suv (slow ugly vehicle). and i had just sideswiped 40ft of wooden fence with my 85' s-10 balzer. so i got a practically brand new, beautiful truck for nothing down, can't beat that.
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blueballs
Dodge Dakota
10/05/2001
21:15:51
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I drove every mid to small truck at the time
Nissan- was at 3000 rpms at 70mph and no power
Chevy- good power looks like a pussei car not reliable for the people nextdoor
Ford- had one, no power in 3.0 and too much $ for the 4.0
mazda=ford
isuzu=chevy
DODGE- 1900 rpm at 70 mph. O.K. low end torque. looks good for a truck, performs like a truck, works like a truck, must be a damm good truck
Toyota-had one didn't like it. Sitting in the drive seat and your feet are out in front of you. Hell on long trips
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andrew
Dodge Dakota
10/05/2001
22:27:08
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I know I aint in the V6 club but here is why I bought, I was looking for an american "made" truck with four wheel drive, a V8(sorry guys), auto tranny, and as long as it wasnt a mini truck I was happy. My folks told me it was a good buy and I knew absolutely nothing about dakotas or any trucks so I guess I just got lucky. Plus I liked the boxy looks of my GenII.
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Mike
Dodge Dakota
10/06/2001
02:53:43
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'cuz nothing else would be acceptable;) seriously though, i LOVE my Kota....it'll do whatever i want it to, whenever...it's an awesome ride, and one with potential for mods...wish it was a v-8 sometimes(sorry guys!!)
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Nirami
Dodge Dakota
10/06/2001
09:51:23
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Had a Ford Ranger 3.0L before my Dakota. Wanted to step up in size and get a more comfortable ride while still having the full size bed. Dakota was right in the middle of a full size truck and in the middle of everything else.
Got the V6 though, because of money. We got the truck with one hell of a deal too. 1999 Dakota 3.9L CC SLT 3.55g fully loaded. The sticker was almost 27,000.00 and with the help of my father we got them down to 20,000.00. It came with hail damage also so thats one reason we could get it so cheap. It cost me in the long run 450.00 to get all the pot holes out of the truck after I bought it too. Talk about a steal. Of course at the time it was 6% financing so that bit the cake.
But shes still an awesome ride but just too much to fix her up in my eyes. Not to mention that the Gas gauge is starting to float so SOMETHING is going inside that gas tank. Probably the meter that regulates the gauge inside the cab. In any case she was a work of art for the 3 years I've owned her.
- Mikel
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Nirami
Dodge Dakota
10/06/2001
10:01:08
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Ohh yeah. Anybody want to see something that will make them cringe. Heh.
[IMG]http://influx.netfirms.com/Truck.Dec.jpg[/IMG]
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Nirami
Dodge Dakota
10/06/2001
10:11:01
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PLAH! Of course it doesn't work. Well How the world do you post pics on a UBB again. I could of swore that was right. Heh
[URL="http://influx.netfirms.com/Truck.Dec.jpg"]Click Here[/URL]
Lets see if this one works. If not yall can just copy and paste the URL, Heh. I'm going to feel so stupid if it doesn't work this time either. LOL.
- Mikel
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Nirami
Dodge Dakota
10/06/2001
10:13:49
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Bloody hell. Of course its an HTML board. Heh.
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Donald
Dodge Dakota
10/06/2001
21:29:16
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Because my neighbor, who is President of a used Car lot, said he had a great truck for sale. It was old (87) but it had low mileage and was in EXCELLENT condition. So i bought it! :)
Within the next two years, i plan to buy another truck. I'm keeping my dakota, but i'll probably buy a Ford F150.. but only because my cousin works for ford and he gets a GREAT discount on new trucks... I love dakotas, but I can't afford a new one!
Donald
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mike
Dodge Dakota
10/07/2001
20:29:05
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I bought my 'Kota cause its just flat out sick....its bigger than ford/chevy and it looks better in my opinion. Pretty much the only truck in its class. And a truck its size available with a 360?....hell yea.
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BADPerformanc
Dodge Dakota
10/08/2001
21:22:43
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i bought mine cuz my parents said i had to buy a truck. so i looked for the sportyies one out there and i got a pre lowered dakota!! sweet..hehe and they wanted me to get it so i cant go fast.hahahahah!
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Rob
Dodge Dakota
10/10/2001
04:21:45
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1)It's a Dodge.(Charger,Viper,Ram... Need I say more)
I guess I do
2)Because the chevy and ford guys heads turn when I go by.
3)Got it for dealer cost helps too.
97' 3.9L
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Zed
Dodge Dakota
11/14/2001
13:23:17
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After 2 years and countless trips to the dealer, i still don't know why i bought this piece (99 V-6 Dakota).
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Larry
Dodge Dakota
11/15/2001
16:37:19
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After 148000 miles its still tight as new no rattles,or squeeks and it still runs strong no oil burning or leaks.
93 dakota le
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DAK2
Gen III
11/16/2001
10:46:45
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Bought DAK1 because I wanted it!!!
Bought DAK2 because I wanted it!!! (also because
DAK1 was put to rest(with the help of MACK truck))
Y2K DAK 3.9L 5 Spd OS/2 Keeps going&going&going
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Jail Striped
Dodge Dakota
11/20/2001
00:17:56
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1st dak- my 87 camaro stalled on me one day so I stopped by a chevy dealer were I had some friends. I test drove a 94 slt v6 and loved it, I took it that day
2nd dak- I loved the new body style and wanted one, but I heard of the steering probs of the dakotas and held off. In 98 I didn't hear about the steering probs so I bought a 99 sport. I've loved it thru all the bads and the good
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Geoff
Dodge Dakota
11/20/2001
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1st DAKOTA
1995 Red RC 2.5L had 28K miles. Bought it fresh out of the Military based purely on looks and gas econony. Really my first vehicle if you don't count the Yamaha FZR600 that got stolen from me off Ft. Bragg!!!! Traded in with 105K on the clock changed the tires once, changed the oil/filter every 3K, Oh yeah the AC compressor went south @ 97K. Other then that utterly reliable
2nd DAKOTA
Fresh off the lot 2000 Intense Blue CC 3.9L Auto. Spent a ton of money modifying this one. Gibson Cat-back, Aiwa head unit, Us Acoustics Amp, MTX Thunderform, F&B 48mm TB, Airaid intake, SS Grill inserts, Windows tinted, MSD plug wires, 180 T-stat, 3923's etc. Two weeks ago had to give it to the soon to be X wife. She is currently looking for a buyer :(
3rd DAKOTA
2000 Flame Red RC 3.9L 5-Speed. Got a real good price on this one had only 13K miles on it. The five speed does wonders for the 3.9l, Feels like a whole different engine. Snagged the Airair intake and the F&B TB. Also have had a Vortex Cherry Bomb muffler cut in, added 3923, 180 T-stat, IAT Adjuster, Clear corners, and of course a DML sticker, The SS grill inserts are on their way, And hope to add a Hurst Short shifter next.
4th DAKOTA
After i finish school R/T 5.7 (hopefully 5-speed)
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akaproph
Dodge Dakota
11/20/2001
18:59:19
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Sorry guys... because I couldn't afford a Yota. Everyone wants to send us military people everywhere but the majority of us live just above welfare.
akaproph
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BlakDakMagnum
Dodge Dakota
11/20/2001
20:07:06
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akaproph, You wanted a WHAT? A FRICKIN' YOTA? Apparently the military causes people to lose their minds!
I bought mine about 1 month ago, it's 93' 3.9 black RC with an automatic. I had always been checking out the lot that my dad worked at in hopes of finding a car or truck he would co-sign on (he worked at a chevy lot and drove an S-10, this was no easy task!). One day I was visiting my dad to meet him for lunch in my 88 Grand Am (I hated this car!) when a salesman I knew came running up to me saying he had got a couple cars on trade in I may be interested in, One was a Buick (nothing wrong with leather and power options) and the other was a 93' Dakota. I saw the Dakota in the distance and took off running to check it out (I love a clean black ride!). After a couple test drives (I came back to drive it around daily after I had first saw it.) I knew I had to have it. The price was right at 3900 and it only had 88,000 on the clock with a 3.9 magnum! I knew I had a hundred bucks to my name so I put down my deposit the day after I saw it. It took a little time to come up with the $500 down my dad wanted me to put down (in order to get his signature) but it was all worth it. As it turns out, the night before I bought it someone broke into it and stole the CD player, luckily I had one laying around and was given $250 for the one that was stolen by the lot's insurance company! A week after I had it some dumb @$$ pulled out in front of me and it got crunched in the front driver side corner, so right now I've been battling the insurance company for 3 weeks trying to get his to pay up because it was his fault! Either way I love it, it smokes new eclipses, roasts my friend's 89' Celica GTS, and laid my buddy's 4.0 litre Ranger to rest. So far the Dak is 3-0 and is a blast to drive. Even though it's wrecked, I still love it more and more every day, eventually it will return to it's original luster. I'm counting the days.
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Todd W
Dodge Dakota
11/20/2001
22:23:28
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Well... I was getting a new job after being unemployed for the summer, and my '96 Cavalier (with 60000 miles), was burning oil at a rate that required me to add a quart every other gas fillup.
Then one day I see a '96 Chevy S-10 4x4 V6 5-speed at a local dealer. Mind you, this is the _same_ dealer that sold me the Cavalier. Wasn't too pleased with that car, no sir, screwed me bigtime. Never did get the Cruise Control I paid for, and the sunroof they added caused the cieling liner to fall.
Anyhow... where was I...
Oh, yes, Kenya. So there we are in Kenya, up to our necks in filth whil... er... eh? What do you mean thats not what I was telling you?
Darn good story, that...
Oh, the truck.
Ok, well, grabbed my father and hauled him over. It's always a bad idea to car-shop alone, the newness of the vehical has this habit of overriding the common sense portion of the brain.
Besides, I needed him to cosign.
Took said S-10, which had 42000 miles on it and was 15 grand, for a test drive. It started and ran good, looked clean. Got inside. Darn, this is small. I could reach across the cab without trying, and couldn't see the hood! Eh? No good. Took for a drive, it was OK. Nothing spectacular, never could find 3rd gear...
Ok, yeah, screw that. Guys didn't want to deal and wanted to sell me a 4-cyl extended cab if I wanted new. Yeah, well, too bad. Not what I wanted.
So, on the way home after resigning myself to the oil-burner for another year, we passed a Dodge Dealership. My father wanted to go check out used Dakotas, so we pulled in. Immediatly the saleswoman directs us from their modest used Dakota list to the new Dakotas. Test drove one, no sticks though. Love at first sit. She hadn't even handed me the keys and I already had the stupid, "Whoa I love this thing" grin.
Took it for a spin, it handled better than the Cavalier and I could actually see the hood! It was wider than the S10.
They tracked down a truck almost like what I wanted (except not extended cab and without cruise and tilt), in Ohio. We put money down on it after they gave me payoff on the Cavalier (Yay!).
Next day, I stopped by and picked up a brand new (400 mile) 2000 Dakota Sport, Forest Green, Wider-tires (Supposedly 4x4 tires on a 4x2), sliding rear window, 5-speed, V-6. Climbed in and everything was right where it was comfertable for me, it was like it was built around me.
Now it's rolled over 30000 miles, I've added a Spray-On bedliner, Soft Tonnue, New stereo, white gauges, bugshield, and mudflaps. I love the truck as much as I did when I got it. I've had _NO_ Mechanical problems at all, and have taken rather long trips comfertably! A first!
Problems that it's going to have checked Monday...
Drivers side front alloy wheel appears to be loosing the alloy coating... eh? What the?
Found a no-paint spot on the tailgate.
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bignick73
Dodge Dakota
11/23/2001
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got my 97 in 99 w/ 75k miles on it for 10k. thought it was a good deal. its now about to be 5 years old w/ 150k miles and still runs great. although using it for a work truck its not as pretty (no dents, ok a few small ones and scratches). did recently have a core plug rust through on me. that was a pain. had to pull the motor out.
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JustRed
Dodge Dakota
11/23/2001
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2002 4x2 Club Cab SXT, Flame Red, 3.9l, 5-speed.
Why? Looks, price, features. I was driving a GMC S-15 Jimmy before this and would have bought a Sonoma except that I wanted a 2wd truck, club cab, V-6 and a manual transmission. The Dodge dealer is the only one in the area that had that combo -- Chevy/Ford/GMC dealers all had 4-bangers with an automatic. Foreign was not an option (although technically since Dodge is now part of Daimler.... ;-)
But I have to admit that I've secretly liked the Dakotas every since they got the mini-Ram look.
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Dakota Girl
Dodge Dakota
11/23/2001
21:39:29
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Why not??? It is a nice looking truck...comfy and hell I always wanted a truck...figured it was always a conversation piece when I go out with men who drive family cars :)
Serioulsy though...I did consider a Nissan (the Y2K was a nice looking truck but was not a pelasure to drive) decided to stop by the Dodge dealer the day I took a Frontier out...that was it...I was sold lock stock and barrel...
I LOVE MY DAK!
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LI blackdak
Dodge Dakota
11/24/2001
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got mine cause its the best looking truck on the road and it handles great for its size
still mad about the damn V6...ill never make that mistake again
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mnkybrs
Dodge Dakota
11/26/2001
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Love the look of the gen111. Bought my 98 C/C sport 3.9 new and love it to death. Rides great! 75K miles on it, no leaks, no squeeks, still got great power. Only need to do some minor scratch removal and the list of mods I have put together and from things I have learned on here, new 17 inch wheels after income tax, and the lowering is happening for my birthday. Love the room inside and it is not small nor is it too big. Handles beautifully! Make a few trips a year from northern california to southern california for visits, and she drives like a car. I love it....and she is made in AMERICA!!!
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cbsdakota
GenIII
11/26/2001
21:31:29
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I'm in the military with only 2 stripes and I still bought a new Dak. I even support a wife and travel so I guess it's how you manage your money. Bought my truck because there is nothing else I like more. Simple as that.
Project QUIKV6
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phillip
Dodge Dakota
11/28/2001
22:50:35
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i recently purchased a 99 dakota because it is the best all around mid-sized truck out there. It is a single cab/black and i just put some r/t wheels on it. I lowered it with a 2/3 drop. i am saving for a new super-charger. So far my truck has been wonderful.
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geogie
Dodge Dakota
12/05/2001
22:15:38
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i was gonna get a tacoma, but they were expensive and they drove like my girlfriends corolla. kinda weak accelerationa and lots of engine noise. and small. went to the dodge dealer and test drove the dakota, and it felt more like a big truck. smooth ride, and much smoother looking. turns out they had a 2000 dollar rebate, and with AAA i got it at invoice. 17,500 for a fully loaded 2001 3.9 SLT 4x2 which was actually cheaper than the tacomas i looked at. not only that, but i got a better APR!
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SloDak39
Dodge Dakota
12/07/2001
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Just wait till everything starts breaking!!!
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SloDak39
Dodge Dakota
12/07/2001
08:08:26
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Just wait till everything starts breaking!!!
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Chris W
Dodge Dakota
12/07/2001
13:15:54
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awesome looks, good power, in a class all its own. 121,000miles and runs and looks like new-well, almost new. :-} 95 CC V6 sport 2wd
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Chris W
Dodge Dakota
12/07/2001
13:26:58
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awesome looks, good power, in a class all its own. 121,000miles and runs and looks like new-well, almost new. :-} 95 CC V6 sport 2wd
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SloDak39
Dodge Dakota
12/10/2001
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Good power?! Mine is a DOG!!
99 ext. cab
4x2, 3.9 V-6,
3.55 gears,
hideous reliability
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Chris W
Dodge Dakota
12/10/2001
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slodak39, Didnt you test drive it before you bought it? At the time I thought it had good power. Now I think its just adequate power. Truck was and still is i a class of its own.
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