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Matthew writes:
1996 Dodge Dakota 2 Dr Sport 4WD Extended Cab SB Review
ProsGood for hauling, great engine, very reliable. ConsBad breaks, handling, and safety.
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If You Need A Midsize Truck With V8 Power — Over all it was a pretty useful pickup truck for what I needed it for. Pulled out some stumps, threw crap in the back (hockey bags). Interior was pretty bland. Comfortable seating two. Extended cab allowed for additional cargo space. Fuel effiiciency was certainly lacking, but hell....gas was about $1.25 a gallon back then. Performance was mediocre, but that's expected. Handling didn't exist and breaking distance was quite long. During emergency breaking you'd be better off jumping out and abandoning ship.
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elsievo writes:
1996 Dodge Dakota 2 Dr SLT 4WD Extended Cab SB Review
ProsMine has been quite dependable, unfortunately salt in winter has taken it's toll on it. ConsGas mileage could have been better. Always had difficulty getting it in and out of 4 wheel drive. 
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Dependable Shetland Workhorse — There weren't many maintenance issues over the life of the vehicle. It never left me stranded. I always had a problem getting it in and out of 4wd. Might have been a manufacturing defect in this particular truck. Turning radius is more like a diameter if you get what I mean. (Give me 40 acres and I'll turn this rig around). But, I could load it with tools, gravel etc for trail work and it never complained about the load even for a V6. I even hauled a printing press with it. Primary Use: Utility (towing boats, transporting cargo, etc.) | ||
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Randy65Ranchero writes:
1996 Dodge Dakota 2 Dr Sport Standard Cab SB Review
ProsJust really like this truck. Has been very reliable. ConsThe acceleration is lacking with the 2.5 4 cylinder engine.
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Best $2500 I Have Ever Spent On A Used Vehicle. — Bought the truck with 59,000 miles on it 2 years ago for $2500. Needed oil sending unit, front shocks, & tires. Other than oil changes, air filters, & gas that is all I have done except I did as a precaution replace the belt & hoses. Has never let me down, now has 75,000 miles and still looks & runs great. Interior is holding up well in the Arizona heat. AC is ice cold but the heater is weak, only ever gets luke warm. Runs smooth & quite, and ride quality is good as is the handling. | ||
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dakota1234 writes:
1996 Dodge Dakota 2 Dr SLT Extended Cab SB Review
Prosthe 318 has plenty of power to haul any thing i put beyond it, and get 13 or 14 mpg when empty and a long trip Consbut it sucks the gas when pulling something 
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Bad Ass — like the look and feel of the dakota, its has plenty of power to pull almost anything, i've yet to find anything it can't pull. one thing u would have to choose between buying this is, do you want the power of the v8 and sucks on mpg, or do i want the v6 and better fuel economy, but not enough power to pull? either way, i love it!! Primary Use: Utility (towing boats, transporting cargo, etc.) | ||
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Harry writes:
1996 Dodge Dakota 2 Dr SLT Extended Cab SB Review
ProsVersatility, simplicity, power ConsEconomy, handling, clear coat is peeling
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Great Truck That Can Do Almost Anything A Full Size Can But Is Smaller, More Agile, And Efficient. — The Magnum V6 is much stronger than I anticipated. It also turns surprising well considering it's a truck. It seems to be well built. Gas mileage is about 20 mpg, not bad for a truck. I've always loved the looks of these trucks. It stops on a dime. This truck has most of the capabilites of a full size in a package small enough to fit in your garage. Primary Use: Utility (towing boats, transporting cargo, etc.) | ||
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Andrew writes:
1996 Dodge Dakota 2 Dr SLT 4WD Extended Cab SB Review
Prosfast powerful, not to bad on gas Consinterrior is old style
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hotwheels_96 writes:
1996 Dodge Dakota 2 Dr SLT 4WD Extended Cab SB Review
Prosstrong V6, cold A/C great handling ConsReally can't think of any
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Over All A Great Truck For Anything I Need To Do — Just the right size truck, great V6. can do and has done everything I need in a truck. with Automatic it averages 18mpg city- highway. the club cab gives lots of extra room inside, still have the factory radio cassette and cd everything works great at 155k miles Primary Use: Commuting to work | ||
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Ty writes:
1996 Dodge Dakota 2 Dr STD Standard Cab LB Review
Prosit is quiet fast and has a bit of tourqe Consdoesnt have a good paint job
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Awesome Truck — this truck is a very reliable vehicle. it gets great milage, fast, and fun to rip around in. the only repairs it has to get is the reverse redone. it is kept up on all fluid changes. the only thing about this truck is that it has a few dents on it. Primary Use: Commuting to work | ||
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Dustin writes:
1996 Dodge Dakota 2 Dr Sport Standard Cab SB Review
Prosgood motor Consnothing
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Car Is Great — i love this truck it may be small but it packs a punch even with its v6 magnum motor. its accelleration is great with the five speed manual transmission. braking is ok. ga mileage is decent if matenance is kept up and it is extremely fun to drive wink wink | ||
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Melissa writes:
1996 Dodge Dakota 2 Dr Sport Standard Cab SB Review
Prosgood, strong, reliable truck Consnot enough interior room
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I Love My Truck, It's Name Is Travis — I just bought my truck. I love it. It is a pretty bare bones truck but it does what I need it to. It is a manual so I am having alot of fun with it. I don't have to many plans for it but to pay it off and drive it to death. It was pretty cheap at 4200 and only has 49 K miles on it right now. DRIVES AMAZING!! couldn't ask for a better truck Primary Use: Commuting to work |
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