Used 1997 Dodge Dakota Regular Cab Consumer Reviews
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Great truck!
BobG, 02/09/2005
1997 Dodge Dakota SLT 2dr Regular Cab LB (3.9L 6cyl naturally aspired 5M)
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This has been the best truck I've owned of three. The performance is wonderful, but at the price of gas, mileage isn't great (15 mpg). It rides like a car, and is both quiet and comfortable. I love this truck and I'll probably drive it till the wheels fall off!
I LOVE THIS TRUCK
JOSH CORBIT, 04/24/2002
1997 Dodge Dakota Sport 2dr Regular Cab 4WD SB (3.9L 6cyl naturally aspired 5M)
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I LOVE THIS TRUCK
Great truck!
BobG, 02/09/2005
1997 Dodge Dakota SLT 2dr Regular Cab LB (3.9L 6cyl naturally aspired 5M)
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This has been the best truck I've owned of three. The performance is wonderful, but at the price of gas mileage (15 mpg) is not so hot. It rides like a car and is both quiet and comfortable. I love this truck and I'll probably drive it till the wheels fall off!
ok truck
allez, 10/14/2003
1997 Dodge Dakota SLT 2dr Regular Cab SB (3.9L 6cyl naturally aspired 5M)
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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
think before you buy regular cab
ems, 05/02/2004
1997 Dodge Dakota SLT 2dr Regular Cab 4WD SB (3.9L 6cyl naturally aspired 5M)
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it's been a good truck for the 6 months I've owned it. Beware of ball-joint issues in the 97-02 models... the 00-02 seem to be the worst, but mine needed all four ball joints before 100k... they aren't cheap either, total bill was $1500. The truck has plenty of power with the 318 (5.2) and the transmission has been smooth shifting... but the engine does have idle issues, make sure you start the truck COLD as that's when they tend to show up. Would I buy it again? Probably, but I'd get the club or quad cab!
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