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4.2 out of 5 stars
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4.88 out of 5 stars

My truck

Jo_jo69699, 07/15/2008
1997 Dodge Dakota Sport 2dr Regular Cab 4WD SB (3.9L 6cyl naturally aspired 5M)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful

I liked this truck before I even bought it. I would borrow it from my aunt all the time, it is spacious, very dependable, has a lot of power, fast, and has a lot of torque. I have taken this truck off road without any problems. Even the gas mileage is good, I average about 20-25 mpg, it has a v6 magnum in it, so I thought it was gonna be a gas hog. The only problem, I have had with the truck is the ac system, I can get it recharged and three days later it would need recharged again. This truck has never let me down and I have had it for 4 years.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

I LOVE THIS TRUCK

JOSH CORBIT, 04/24/2002
1997 Dodge Dakota Sport 2dr Regular Cab 4WD SB (3.9L 6cyl naturally aspired 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

I LOVE THIS TRUCK

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4.38 out of 5 stars

Awesome Truck

the_koof, 01/30/2005
1997 Dodge Dakota SLT 2dr Extended Cab 4WD SB (3.9L 6cyl naturally aspired 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

This is my first vehicle and am approaching 190,000 miles with relatively trouble free use. Only problems so far have been the water pump giving out, dirty sensors, and the power steering pump also giving out due to an accident early in the truck's life. Other than that it has been trouble free. I absolutely love the truck and will buy another when this one gives out except I would opt for the 318 V8 as the 3.9L V6 is gutless.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

I don't want him (J-P) to leave me!!!

Gina, 09/18/2009
1997 Dodge Dakota SLT 2dr Extended Cab 4WD SB (3.9L 6cyl naturally aspired 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

This is the best pick-up truck i had so far...he went through a lot!! Someone stole it, wreck it, smashed the windows, radio stolen...he is still alive and run as good as the first day. He is now 400 000km and i have to spend a little this month to fix transfer case, wipers...the mechanic told me it was worth it to keep it in good shape.

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3.88 out of 5 stars

ok truck

allez, 10/14/2003
1997 Dodge Dakota SLT 2dr Regular Cab SB (3.9L 6cyl naturally aspired 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

i'd like the eng. 5.2 v8, but it fuel economy its horroble , also i had tho replace the water pump twice already, its a good, fun truck to have

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