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4.13 out of 5 stars

Great Truck!

alex, 08/27/2008
2006 Dodge Dakota ST 4dr Club Cab SB (3.7L 6cyl 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I've had my Dakota since it was new, and I love it. I've also customized it so that makes it more fun to drive. Subs, 20" wheels, cold air, flowmaster, you know the whole package. I go big, LOL. I always get compliments on the looks and it drives well. Power can be added though. Even with cold air intake and flowmaster, still have issues. Nonetheless, great truck!

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3.88 out of 5 stars

Great Truck

Ronnie Edwards, 07/27/2006
2006 Dodge Dakota SLT 4dr Quad Cab SB (3.7L 6cyl 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I love my Dakota. I purchased a Colorado in '05 and soon after saw the new Dakota and wanted one. I finally made that choice about a month ago and I am glad I did so. Of course the gas mileage isn't as great but the difference isn't that drastic. Other things such as ride comfort, looks and standard features make up for it.

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2 out of 5 stars

Bad Trans

pinski10, 05/27/2008
2006 Dodge Dakota SLT 4dr Quad Cab SB (3.7L 6cyl 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I always like the Dodge Dakota so i bought this one Brand New. Since I have had this, it has been in the shop 5 times now. This time for the transmission that just went out @ 44,000 miles, and NO this year did not come with the extended Powertrain warranty. So I get to eat the cost of it this time. Other times it was in the shop for.. 1. Computer went out 2. Windshield Wiper motor 3. Bad Speakers 4. Ignition Switch

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4 out of 5 stars

Comfortable Ride

Jesse, 08/09/2007
2006 Dodge Dakota SLT 4dr Quad Cab SB (3.7L 6cyl 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

My 2000 Tundra was falling apart, and I wanted to buy a small new truck. The interior room is great for hauling the kids around. We have also taken a couple of 500 miles trips and the highway mileage and comfort are great. But, the get up and go is non-existent. I don't get in a hurry with this one. Also, it is hard to get aftermarket parts/mods for the truck. Overall, a good ride, but I wish I had looked a bit more.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Loved my 2006 Dakota

Dakota Lover, 06/08/2010
2006 Dodge Dakota SLT 4dr Quad Cab SB (3.7L 6cyl 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I recently lost my 2006 Dodge Dakota 8- cylinder quad cab 2WD due to a weather related accident. But in the 3 1/2 years I owned my Dakota, I absolutely loved driving it every time I got behind the wheel; and had zero problems with it in the time I owned it. As I was so completely satisfied with my 2006 Dakota in the time I owned it, I wanted to post a post-ownership review for the benefit of those who are considering purchasing one. The only bit of advice I would have is to opt for the 4-wheel drive version, though, since the 2-wheel drive version is real-wheel drive.

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