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by crowdedhead
Oct 03 '03
Author's Product Rating:  Recommended: No 
Pros: Nice looking vehicle. Drives and handles well. Competitively priced.
Cons: Sub par reliability.
The Bottom Line: A good truck that needs to be a bit more reliable and less costly to maintain.
After the birth of my daughter in 1997, I decided that it was time to replace my old standard cab pickup with something that offered more room and a back seat. I am not really a truck person but they are convenient to have for a number of reasons. Many pe ...
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by KailuaKowboy
Sep 15 '99
Author's Product Rating:  Recommended: Yes 
Pros: good value, nice style
Cons: adequate engine, tight inside the cab if you're tall
So I needed a new vehicle... I had my eye on a pick-up truck for a while, but I didn't want to spend a lot of money. Here's what I got...
The 1998 Dodge Dakota, 4x2, 4 cyl engine, 5 spd manual trans, regular cab, 6 ft bed.
$12,500...
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by buddy12660
Aug 24 '01
Author's Product Rating:  Recommended: Yes
Pros: Good Power and Suspension * Handles Good * Dependable * Stylish
Cons: Mediocre Fuel Economy * Touchy When Going Into Low 4 Wheel
The Bottom Line: On a scale of 1-10 I rate this truck "9" because of it's versatility, reliability and great handling. It would be a 10 if it had better gas mileage.
After owning many cars my wife and I decided to invest in a smaller PU to meet our needs as we found that a car was not adequate to carry bulky items. We test drove trucks including Toyota, Ford, Chevy and finally Dodge. The Dodge was the one that we...
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by nunnie
Mar 21 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Totally reliable. No problems at all in the first 18 months of ownership.
Cons: Gas mileage. You can probably get a full sized pu that gets the same mpg.
Hi,
I have read several opinions that stated they were dissatisfied with their Dodge Dakota Club Cab PU's. I've got to tell you that I am the HAPPIEST I have ever been with a new vehicle I purchased.
Throughout the years I have...
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by cmurf23
Jan 30 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: see below
Cons: see below
We own a 1998 Dodge Dakota Sport. It now has 36,000 miles on it, and so far we have had an overall great experience with it. It does have a few things to be aware of, but these are minor for the most part. The truck we own is a single cab, manual, 2...
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by jabroniola
May 12 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: No
Pros: Looks good, radio, price was pretty good, tinted windows
Cons: bad quality paint, too much plastic on the interior, door panels are loose(I think), factory tires aren't very good
I bought this vehicle because I really liked the way it looked and that it looked different than all the other trucks out there. I liked the tinted windows too. I got the 1998 4-cylinder sport model with a stick shift. The transmission's held up...
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by Loopytoe
Jun 25 '00 - Updated Jun 26 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Not enough space, too many to list!
Cons: Getting out of it, I just wanna drive around some times!
I have several friends who are like myself, true blue brand loyal good ole boys! They all have their fords, gmc's, toyota's, and whatever else they try to compare, and my 98 dakota club v6 has outlasted all of them.
I have read several other...
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by Lampa
May 09 '00
Author's Product Rating:  Recommended: No
Pros: Good looking
Cons: Awful repair record
I bought the Dakota because it looks good. I really like the way it looks. There is no doubt that Daimler Chrysler has the finest design studio in the industry. What they really lack is engineering. When you buy one of their products you basically become...
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by angienate
Jan 01 '00
Author's Product Rating:  Recommended: No
Pros: great traction in 4wd
Cons: alot of problems and bad gas mileage
In early 1998 I bought a new truck. I liked the room and the fact that it was a 4x4. It didn't take long for little things to start happening. At first, within 6 months, the fuel pump went out on it. I am thankful that I did have roadside assistance...
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by dtufto
Jul 23 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: comfortable, spacious cabin; nice ride
Cons: fuel economy, lack of four doors
I purchased a 1998 Dakota Club Cab new in July, 1998. I previously had been a diehard Japanese nameplate owner and I researched this vehicle extensively before buying. The research paid off and I've been remarkably impressed with nearly every facet of...
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by livin4jc
Jul 12 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Too many to list
Cons: I don't own two
I purchased my 1998 Dodge Dakota because I was looking for a truck that wasn't full sized and was American made. I liked the Dakota's 6 1/2 foot bed, longer than the competition.
I went to Thomas Dodge in Orland Park, IL (if you want a car,...
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by black_dak
Dec 22 '99
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: "right-size", power, roominess
Cons: interior noise
The Dodge Dakota fills a special niche in the marketplace. While Chrysler labels it as a compact pickup, it really is a mid-size pickup, which works well for me. Since I have a wife with no kids this vehicle is ideal, as it gives me generous room up...
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by wcgriffyn
May 26 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Tough, Powerful, Handles great
Cons: Seats can be uncomfortable at times
I purchased my 1998 Dodge Dakota in Sept. '97. Ever since then I've used it from everything from the short drive to the long, and I mean long, several state highway drive and the bed has had everything from landscaping materials to a college dorm room...
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by jpstein
Jan 25 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Quick, nimble, powerful, safe, and comfortable
Cons: A bit lightly armored for urban combat
If you can't afford a Dodge Ram, or want something smaller than that beast of a truck, get the Dakota. Put quite simply, there is no better small truck. Whether an automatic or stick, the Dakota is a very smooth and easy truck to drive--in fact, the...
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by cjlarkin
Feb 16 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Great product!
Cons: Horrible Customer Service, Sales and Service
I thought I would post my letter that I wrote Chrysler/Dodge about 1 1/2 years ago regarding my experience - horrible experience - in purchasing and obtaining service for a New 1998 Dodge Dakota Sport. Please keep in mind the truck is fantastic when...
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