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4.3 out of 5 stars
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4.88 out of 5 stars

2005 Dakota Rocks

paints98, 02/03/2005
2005 Dodge Dakota 4dr Quad Cab ST Rwd SB (3.7L 6cyl 6M)
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This is the third brand new Dodge Dakota I have owned in the last year. All three were bought brand new, the 2005 is by far the best of them all! It rides better, looks better and the new design is really awesome. I had some kinda of trouble with both of the 2004's, all minor in nature, but NONE with my 2005. The ride is really smooth, it handles great! I also like the head rests added to the back seats, for added safety. My first 2004 Dakota was totalled in a wreck when a lady crossed the center line & hit me, so I can really appreciate the added safety features.

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5 out of 5 stars

Ram On!!!!

jim, 12/13/2004
2005 Dodge Dakota 4dr Quad Cab Laramie Rwd SB (3.7L 6cyl 4A)
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Have owned 25 trucks in past 20 years...Dodge has done it...Best truck I've ever owned...Get one Today.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Dak Rock

AaronMiller, 12/18/2004
2005 Dodge Dakota 4dr Quad Cab SLT Rwd SB (3.7L 6cyl 6M)
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The new Dakota rides very well thanks to a new fronty suspension. I love that it has f&r sway bars, it makes a total difference when compared to the previous three generations!

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3.63 out of 5 stars

I like it despite a sometimes jerky tran

dodgeman, 12/16/2009
2005 Dodge Dakota 4dr Quad Cab ST Rwd SB (3.7L 6cyl 6M)
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Bought mine new. Love the look once i changed the wheels and tires out. The interior room is great. Only problem / complaint is with the transmission. Since 36K miles this trunk will from time to time jerk shifting from 1st to second. Comes and goes. Was worried at first but now with 77K miles not so worried. It is a guys truck. I like it.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

More room

vapamd3, 02/12/2005
2005 Dodge Dakota 4dr Club Cab SLT 4WD SB (3.7L 6cyl 4A)
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After spending 14 years in standard cab Rangers {2} and S-10's {2} i wanted more interior space.I chose the Dakota mainly because I couldn't find a Tacoma or Frontier at any dealer with the options i wanted. I found this SLT and could not be happier. Smooth, powerful, and comfortable. All controls within easy reach -no daytime running lights ,which I love -great sound and features. I needed the tow package and Dodge's is one of the best out there.

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