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4.63 out of 5 stars

just bought my third dakota.

dokotaguy22, 01/03/2012
2006 Dodge Dakota Laramie 4dr Quad Cab 4WD SB (3.7L 6cyl 4A)
12 of 13 people found this review helpful

great truck. i just traded in my 02 dakota sport quad cab 4x4 v8. for a 2006 dakota slt quad cab 4x4 v8. be for that a had a 95 sport 2wd. these trucks are tough. they can really take a beating. i live in wisconsin. we have rough winters. really wet rainy seasons. this truck can haddle any thing. i loved off roading in my 02. best 4x4 i have ever ownd. i pulled out some chevys. and a couple fords. this deer season. i highly recomend this truck if you do alot of out door activitys. or just want a good/safe winter vehical. very fun. very reliable. very powerfull. very best deal. none of the other compair. not even half of the full size trucks

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Irmas Dakota

Bob Kay, 03/09/2009
2006 Dodge Dakota SLT 4dr Quad Cab SB (3.7L 6cyl 6M)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful

3 years old, only the plastic parking brake pull inside clip broke. glued on a metal L, drilled hole to match and good to go. ZERO problems. Running syntheic oil, getting 18-24 mpg from around town to 70-75 on open road. 3.7 OK, not same power as my 318 Ram Van but does well vs milage improvement. Love the truck, especially around town. Would get another in a minute. Wife will not let it go, loves 17" wheels for traffic and trailer towing package and posi-tracking make a big difference. Corners flat without a lean. Spend the little more then just standard, worth it. Dynamite sound system. Three part folding back cover is recommended for mpg and the Dodge heavy duty bed mat keeps back quiet

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4.25 out of 5 stars

nice truck

pmorales, 01/01/2010
2006 Dodge Dakota SLT 4dr Quad Cab 4WD SB (3.7L 6cyl 6M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful

bought truck new with 18 miles on it has 4.7L with towing setup I pull a 28 foot travel trailer 6300 lbs (loaded) w/no problem. Fuel mileage 15/19 city/hw,9/11 pulling trailer rear differential gasket replaced under warrenty @ 23000m, front bumper loose when purchased missing bolts , dependable truck for the money,unfortunatlly wife has taken it over she loves it

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3.38 out of 5 stars

Dakota

ROB, 10/21/2007
2006 Dodge Dakota SLT 4dr Quad Cab 4WD SB (3.7L 6cyl 6M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

A good sturdy truck. I was impressed when I towed an 6 yd tandem dumping trailer. I hauled topsoil for a couple of days with this rig. Most people put tonneau covers on their trucks and they become cars with poor mileage. Use your Dodge for what it was made for and you will be impressed.

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4 out of 5 stars

The jury's still out...

Jay, 06/14/2009
2006 Dodge Dakota SLT 4dr Quad Cab SB (3.7L 6cyl 6M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

I bought a used '06 in '08. I wanted a V-6 for milage (traded in a Jeep Wrangler) but the V-6 is a dog. It won't get out of it's own way. The rear end is super light and on rain slicked roads you really need to watch the break away factor. That could also be because of the crappy Good Year tires the truck came with. I'll be upgrading the tires to Michelins very soon. Suspension is extremely soft and bouncy, almost like driving a '70's era Cadillac. The bed could be a few inches longer but it works for what I need. I can put my Suzuki RM in the back straight on with the gate down. The mpg is decent, not great, not bad. So far, I haven't had any mechanical issues.

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