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4.6 out of 5 stars
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4.25 out of 5 stars

Better than my Silverado

aggiedude, 05/01/2004
2004 Dodge Dakota 4dr Quad Cab SLT 4WD SB (3.7L 6cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Former Nissan Frontier driver for 10yrs then decided I wanted a bigger truck. Went shopping and ended up with an 03 Silverado. Was a little bigger than I wanted,so went shopping for trucks again and ended up with the 04 Dakota SLT with the 4.7 V8 and LOVE it..Performance is awesome, comfort is fantastic, and overall driving is great. It does like gas stations but no more than most V6's in general and got 17.5mpg on my 1st 400mile trip so not complaining. Test drive them all, find a good dealer and you'll fall in love with the Dakota. Not as many "gadgets" as the Silverado but just as comfy and just like the looks better. Hope this helps ya.

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4.38 out of 5 stars

Does its job

Dakota Believer, 06/05/2006
2004 Dodge Dakota 4dr Quad Cab SLT 4WD SB (3.7L 6cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Wanted a Toyota Tacoma crew cab, but settled for the Dakota, and glad I did. The Tacoma does not have the room the Dakota has nor does it have the power. Happy with the Dakota, bought it used and wish I would have looked for one with more features.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

The best mid-sized truck

2indy, 03/13/2004
2004 Dodge Dakota 4dr Quad Cab SXT Rwd SB (3.7L 6cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

High off the ground with bulging tires, powerful V-6, smooth riding, great handling it feels like a 25K$-30K$ truck. SHHHH! I only payed 20,300$ (this includes tax tags and tite) and I was out the door for this truck. You couldn't beat that with a bat! I'm happy

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4 out of 5 stars

Winter Mustang

Lizard, 10/24/2008
2004 Dodge Dakota 4dr Quad Cab Sport 4WD SB (3.7L 6cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

After researching, just bought this off-lease from Mopar dealer. 2004's were built during Daimler "marriage," so let's hope for decent quality/reliability. Apparently, 4.7 L Magnum is only 5% thirstier than sluggish V6. I bought this 4x4, as I store my '06 Mustang (from harsh salt, Canadian winters). Box will come in handy for Reno projects, too. May add cat-back exhaust for better sound & fuel economy. Recent combined, stop 'n go Toronto traffic + 120 km/hr (70 mph) highway yielded 17.6 imperial mpg. Really didn't want/need full size p/u. Rangers/S10/etc, is too small in rear (ok for small kids), Dakota just right size. 1/2 price of Nissan/Toyota V6 Quad. Local driving, so $1.00 a liter, is ok

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Great for trailer towing & fun

larry Maddox, 03/23/2006
2004 Dodge Dakota 2dr Club Cab SLT Plus Rwd SB (3.7L 6cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

My wife and I have a 26-ft travel trailer we pull 4-5,000 miles per year. This truck is great. Also, driving around town is fun. No mechanichal problems or warranty issues. This truck is our 4th Dakota and we plan to have many more.

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