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fronteeer, 04/10/2007
2006 Dodge Dakota SLT 4dr Quad Cab 4WD SB (3.7L 6cyl 6M)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
I took over the lease on a crew cab Dakota 4x4 to help out a friend, and I hate it so much that it sits in the driveway. My other truck is an '05 Frontier SE crew cab, and there is no comparison between the Nissan and the Dodge. If the Dakota was $10,000 less expensive (instead of just cheaper) I'd give it some cred for offering a decent work truck to someone with a more modest income. If it sounded good and was fun to drive, I'd give it credit for power and handling, even lacking refinement as it does. But for the price, and knowing what Nissan and Toyota are offering, there's no way I'd buy this junk heap.Worst money I've ever spent on anything. Editor's Most Wanted?
Go V-8 for the power
Brian, 08/10/2008
2006 Dodge Dakota Laramie 4dr Club Cab SB (3.7L 6cyl 4A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
Pretty good truck overall. Average 19- 20 mpg with no load and city/hwy mix. With load drops to 17-18 mpg. Has a good ride but wind noise has picked up over time. Ignition module went out at 40000 just over warranty ($400). I really enjoy the truck overall. I was at the dealer and talked about trade for kicks. The V-8 is undesirable over the V-6 even though you only gain 1-2 mpg with the V-6. The V-8 has the power to haul and get you on the road as the V-6 was a dog to me.
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Dodge Dakota - Drive the best!
john p., 01/13/2007
2006 Dodge Dakota SLT 4dr Quad Cab SB (3.7L 6cyl 6M)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
I have owned Dodge Dakotas since 1991. I have seen the evolution of this truck. I now have the latest 2006 Quad Cab Sport SLT 4.7 high output. What stands out - Heavy duty truck! Very strong and stiff frame, solid sturdy cab and body. Braking is good. Great styling, very comfortable interior. Ram wheels bolt on for instant 20" look. What it lacks - fuel economy, H.O. 4.7 lacks power (compared to the old 5.2 & 5.9 & some V6's) yet has plenty of grunt with bolt on upgrades. Trans is slow to downshift. Body roll on higher speed cornering. Changing oil is messy. The oil drains onto the trans x-member and creates a 15 inch cascading mess. None-the-less, a very impressive truck. Solid.
BUY A V8 !
FULLER , 04/24/2009
2006 Dodge Dakota SLT 4dr Quad Cab 4WD SB (3.7L 6cyl 6M)
3 of 5 people found this review helpful
If you bought a V6 don't complian about power . You bought a v6 duh. The V8 screams and the only problem i have is getting traction to break inertia,
Built Farm Tough
Farm Tough, 12/16/2009
2006 Dodge Dakota ST 4dr Quad Cab 4WD SB (3.7L 6cyl 6M)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
Bought this truck new in 2006, a great truck with around 180,000 miles on it. Had to have right tie rod replaced at 10,000 miles. This truck is a heavy off-road vehicle and a moderate highway driver. It is used to pull daily, with trailer loads up to 8500 lbs. This truck has taken a beating and yet still runs strong. It flooded over the 2008 summer and it sat halfway under water for 2 weeks. This is a true farm truck