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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 Price, Great Truck, Thanks Dodge

jmichel62, 06/28/2004
2004 Dodge Dakota 4dr Quad Cab SLT 4WD SB (3.7L 6cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Sold my F250 Crew Diesel. Just too big. Looked for a long time at Colorado and Dakota. The 5 cylinder and small sieze put me off of Chevy. I have the 4.7 with the 5 speed Auto, 4x4 Crew. What a great truck, a welcome change from the big ford. MSRP was 29,595. I got it at dealer cost 27,200, then Dodge gave me 4500 cash back. Solid feel, great engine, big cab and bed. Fun to drive, easy to park, good on the highway. If you drive easy gas milage is good. Good luck on your search.

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5 out of 5 stars

Perfect Compromise between a Truck & SUV

Mopar Fan Rich, 02/21/2004
2004 Dodge Dakota 4dr Quad Cab Sport Plus 4WD SB (3.7L 6cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

I have only had my Dakota for a few months, but I can definitely say that I am impressed. The 4.7 v8 has plenty of power and gets better gas mileage than the 5.2 v8 that I had traded in. The short bed is perfect for hauling most items, and the interior is well thought out and comfortable.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

I love it!!!!!!!!11

compyx86, 08/14/2004
2004 Dodge Dakota 2dr Club Cab SXT Rwd SB (3.7L 6cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

WOW what can i say that has not aready been said.. it is fun to drive all kinds of power lots of room and good on gas all you could ever what to have in a pick up i looked at a lot of pickup's before buying this one like the chevy colarodo it can not hold a candel next to my dakota i would recamend it to everone

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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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