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4.38 out of 5 stars

Did my homework...

summerst, 10/03/2003
2003 Dodge Dakota 2dr Club Cab SLT 4WD SB (3.9L 6cyl 5M)
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I went for the 4.7l V8, with the 5 speed automatic upgrade. I have logged a lot of miles in a lot of different vehicles and this is one of the most responsive power trains I've ever driven. This truck was broken in demandingly on and off road and has handled both effortlessly. When I decided I was in the market for a truck I did my homework and came up with the Dakota as the best of all aspects I needed and wanted. Better yet the critics supported my findings. I've changed my motor oil over to a leading synthetic and expect this truck to last a long time.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Great truck

skeerdude, 10/28/2003
2003 Dodge Dakota 4dr Quad Cab Sport 4WD SB (3.9L 6cyl 5M)
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Overall an excellent truck.I actually have a 4.7 liter V8 Dakota

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4.5 out of 5 stars

Big red truck

suzanne webb, 02/19/2008
2003 Dodge Dakota 2dr Club Cab Rwd SB (3.9L 6cyl 5M)
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Very dependable. Lots of fun to drive. Great load capacity. Did not think I would like a truck but this one is great.

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5 out of 5 stars

Good truck

Chewie88, 12/11/2003
2003 Dodge Dakota 4dr Quad Cab SLT 4WD SB (3.9L 6cyl 5M)
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I have enjoyed this truck so far. It has benn on one long trip already and was comfortable for the ride. I do think that it could have better gas mileage.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Dodge has a winner!

DeGrooter, 12/26/2003
2003 Dodge Dakota 4dr Quad Cab Sport 4WD SB (3.9L 6cyl 5M)
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My previous truck was a '95 1500 Ram 4x4. Loved it to pieces. Probably should have never have gotten rid of it. But this Quad cab with the 4.7 V8 and optional 5 speed trans is quite the ticket. Most of the time I'm the only driver, but when it comes to hauling people and equipment, this is the truck. Nice size bed for a Quad cab medium sized truck. It sure shouldn't be compared to the small trucks, because it isn't. It's roominess should be compared to the Ford F150. Power from the engine does everything I want and need. Chrysler got the drivetrain perfect. Gas mileage isn't a problem. I consistantly get 16 MPG with the 3.55:1 gears.

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