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10
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9
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Build Quality: |
10
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| Comfort: |
10
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Interior Design: |
10
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Reliability: |
10
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| Fuel Economy: |
6
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Exterior Design: |
10
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2008 Dodge Dakota Laramie 4dr Crew Cab 4WD SB (4.7L 8cyl 5A)
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After having a Honda, and a Toyota, I find my new Dakota to be their equal in terms of build quality. In fact I drove a Ridgeline, and a Tacoma on the same day I drove the Dakota, and the Dakota blew them away in terms of quietness and ride quality. The 08 interior is an upgrade from the previous year. I have the V8 which I need for towing, and so far MPG is not the greatest (14 around town,18 HWY) but it should improve once it breaks in and the weather gets warmer. The new engine has a lot of guts and will serve my needs very well. So far I love my truck
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I bought the Laramie with the tow package. I like the heated seats, and the remote start has been a blessing in this cold winter
- Suggested Improvements
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None at the time. They really did ther homework on this 08 Dakota
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| DETAILED RATINGS: |
| Performance: |
10
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Fun-to-Drive: |
10
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Build Quality: |
10
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| Comfort: |
10
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Interior Design: |
9
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Reliability: |
10
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| Fuel Economy: |
8
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Exterior Design: |
10
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2008 Dodge Dakota Sport 4dr Crew Cab SB (3.7L 6cyl 4A)
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I looked at all th mid/small pickups. My father-in-law owns a Colorado. I have driven many of my friends' pickups and none compare to the Dakota. Better ride and definitely more fun to drive. The new redesigned suspension is a bit stiff, giving it a tighter feel, but it is still better than the Nissan, Chevy, and the Ford. The Toyota rides a little better, but the Dakota, even with the V-6 Auto has better passing ability. Gas mileage is OK, I am getting about 22-23 MPG in mixed driving. Overall, I am very pleased I chose this truck and I look forward to many years of enjoy my time behind the wheel.
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The body style.
- Suggested Improvements
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Gas mileage.
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| DETAILED RATINGS: |
| Performance: |
10
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Fun-to-Drive: |
9
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Build Quality: |
9
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| Comfort: |
9
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Interior Design: |
9
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Reliability: |
10
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| Fuel Economy: |
7
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Exterior Design: |
10
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2008 Dodge Dakota SLT 4dr Crew Cab SB (3.7L 6cyl 4A)
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It has a firm, borderline stiff ride, much less spongy than the previous model years. We have many 2006-07's in our fleet and you can tell the difference. The console and cup holder layout is great and much improved. All controls are easy to reach and use. The ride is quiet. I would recommend the V8 if you need serious power. So far, my 3.7L accelerates good enough and maintains highway speeds adequately. We have had very few quality issues in our fleet so far with Dakotas, and hopefully this series will even be better.
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The rear storage baskets are collapsible and are a neat feature. The cargo rails w/moveable tie downs are a long-overdue improvement. YES fabrics are nice feature and are easy to clean up, especially good for fleet use.
- Suggested Improvements
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My old toolbox w/medium depth did not fit this model due to hitting the wheel wells. Will presumably only take a shallow-depth toolbox behind the cab- not sure how they could improve this.
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