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4.5 out of 5 stars

My Baby

SARAH, 04/05/2006
2006 Dodge Dakota Laramie 4dr Club Cab 4WD SB (3.7L 6cyl 4A)
41 of 42 people found this review helpful

I love this truck. It's like I've always wanted. It's good for a first car and isn't too outrageously large. You sit high enough off the ground without feeling as if you're driving a bus.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Great Full Size Alternative

L.T., 04/24/2006
2006 Dodge Dakota ST 4dr Quad Cab 4WD SB (3.7L 6cyl 6M)
34 of 35 people found this review helpful

I bought this truck to downsize from an '03 1500 4x4 and have really not looked back. The gas mileage is so much better and that saves a lot of money. The only real difference is the bed space, but I rarely used all 8 ft. of my old bed anyway. The Dakota is very nimble, easy to park, and extremely quiet on the highway. I would recommend this truck to anyone that occasionaly needs a truck for hauling, but still needs comfort, economy, agility for everyday use. Probably not the best choice for the hardcore rancher with 12,000lbs. to pull, but a great choice for the active weekender. I am very happy with my purchase!

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4 out of 5 stars

2006 dodge doakta st

Jeff, 09/28/2015
2006 Dodge Dakota ST 4dr Quad Cab 4WD SB (3.7L 6cyl 6M)
30 of 31 people found this review helpful

I have 189,000 on my truck, it's an ok truck over all, the tranny went at 170,000 and the pcm went at 180,000 other than that it's an ok truck. It has the v6 3.7l And lacks power, exspcally when going up hills, it's good for long drives due to the comfort, rides like a car, overall it's a good truck.

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4.38 out of 5 stars

'06 V8 Has 92k No Rattles or Squeaks

scott_in_pa, 08/12/2014
2006 Dodge Dakota SLT 4dr Quad Cab 4WD SB (3.7L 6cyl 6M)
26 of 28 people found this review helpful

I bought this truck used with 88k about 6 months ago. I did replace a front wheel bearing, but otherwise this truck performs like a champ! It has the smaller V8 and 6sp manual, a great combo for having fun and hauling a utility trailer. MPG is right a t 20 on the highway and 16-17 in the city. For an engine nearing 100k, that's right on the EPA mark. Interior is a bit bland, but everything is easy to read and easy to use. Power windows! Heated mirrors! I think those are my only options. The 4x4 system is older but highly effective. Braking is very adequate, very little fade even with rear drums and front discs. For 10g's, this was a really good buy.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

impressive mpg

aaron86004, 05/15/2010
2006 Dodge Dakota SLT 4dr Quad Cab SB (3.7L 6cyl 6M)
24 of 26 people found this review helpful

i dont know why other people are complaining this truck has a v8 4x4 add acts like it... it has a lot better mpg than my 2000 ranger 4x4 3.o v6 (never got above 18 mpg) dakota never gets below 19.3 mpg v8 highway.... its a truck you will never get 30 mpg so stop complaining it has excellent gas mileage for a truck...

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