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by jollytime
Nov 08 '01
Author's Product Rating:  Recommended: No 
Pros: Nice looks.Great ride on smooth roads.4x4 great in the snow.
Cons: Bad p/s pumps,bad brakes,alignment goes out often.See review.
The Bottom Line: It's not even built with any quality,service is average in shops.It's the...sell the vehicle and the consumer get's the shaft.
2001 4x4 club cab Dakota.Problems right out of the box!Brakes had to be replaced(everything!!),p/s pump moans,groans badly,alignment goes out often(3rd time in for that),runs uneven and has tried twice to drop way under the normal idling line.Have been...
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by rehand
May 15 '04
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: No
Pros: Power, Nice Look
Cons: Comfort, Fuel Economy, Hard On Rotor and Brakes
The Bottom Line: Pretty truck, but it value, reliability, and resale do not warrant the sticker price.
I bought my Dakota new in 2001 and was initially satified with the vehicle, but then I began to notice many little problems that reduced my overall satisfaction. Comfort I am a big person and soon found that the Dakota becomes quite uncomfortable ...
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by roosthui
Apr 03 '01 - Updated Apr 04 '01
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: No
Pros: great looks, pickup truck
Cons: hog on gas, small truck bed
The Bottom Line: The new Dodge Dakota has three main shortcomings, Terrible gas mileage, Severe Depretiation, and...
I recently bought a brand new sporty Dodge Dakota. Driving home in the luxerious and large four-door cab was great! until I decided to hit the pumps.
Unsuspectingly I inserted the nozzle and watched the price go up...up...and up. It ended up...
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by deforest
Oct 09 '01
Author's Product Rating:  Recommended: Yes 
Pros: Great power and acceleration. Lots of back seat space. Smooth and comfortable ride.
Cons: Pinging engine. Long wheelbase makes parking difficult. Questionable quality.
The Bottom Line: A well designed, stylish truck with fantastic features and perfect size, but flawed quality.
This review is for the 2001 Dakota Quad Cab 4x4. I purchased this new through CarsDirect.com. This vehicle was equipped with the 4.7l engine which has power to spare and propels this big truck quickly when the foot goes down. You'll pay for it,...
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by larsenl
Feb 14 '01
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: looks nice
Cons: bad trany
The Bottom Line: looks good have maintance bill ready to pay big bucks.
Hey this truck really looks nice and is a head turned. but for gosh sakes dont hook up a trater to it or try to over work the trany especilly the one with the over drive trany. I have had experience with trouble in the trany at 30,000 miles. if you are...
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by brucec32  - Top 500
Apr 15 '01
Author's Product Rating:  Recommended: Yes
Pros: Nice looking, powerfull V-8, comfortable, rebates, quad-cab
Cons: Fuel economy, Dodge dealers, reliability concerns, reg cab interior space, nicer versions get pricey
The Bottom Line: Blows the competition away in terms of size, power, and looks. A no-brainer choice for all but the most budget conscious truck users.
The Dodge Dakota is grouped with compact pickup trucks, and it is definitely smaller than full-sized pickups. But it really could be classified as a mid-size, since it falls somewhere in-between most trucks in either class. The Dakota has been around...
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by bardhansen
Jul 29 '02
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Fast, Great power with the V8, Roomy for a mid-size pickup, handles very well.
Cons: 16 - 18 MPG. Speakers are good, stereo is not.
The Bottom Line: I would recommend the Dodge Dakota, just buy it without the stereo and put your own in later.
Overall I like my Dodge Dakota. It had a lot of room for a mid-size pickup. It looks great (especially when its clean). My Dakota has a V8 4.7 Liter engine. It has all the power that I need. It also has a lot of room in the bed. The truck is just...
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by wazzucoug
Oct 31 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: power everything, cruise, AC, 4X4, spacious interior, 4 door extended cab.
Cons: gas mileage could be better.
I have been driving a friends truck that he just purchased last week. It was the Dodge Dakota, Quad Cab, Sport Edition. This is a beautiful vehicle. I'm actually jealous because I just finished writing an epinion on my own vehicle and realize...
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by cougwonker
Jun 20 '03
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Great Power, versatility
Cons: Poor gas mileage
The Bottom Line: A very nice truck which has worked so far. A little shaky on the reliability, however.
I bought this truck new and it was the first "new" vehicle I've purchased. I work as a consultant i ...
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by richaull
Mar 03 '01
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Great Price
Cons: Limited Leg room in extended cab
The Bottom Line: I would reccomend this ride to anyone. It has a great ride, comfortable seats, great storage room, and all for a price that cant be beat.
I purchased my 2001 Dodge Dakota extended cab for $176/month with $3000 down. I really am enjoying the ride in this truck. Its a great truck for working and throwing large items in the bed. It also serves as a great driving truck with the smooth ride and...
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by grand_national
Mar 10 '01
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Solid, dependable, comfortable.
Cons: Back seat small for adults and rear facing car seats.
The Bottom Line: If you want a very dependable, and versatile truck, at a bargain price, make the 2001 Dodge Dakota your choice.
In December of 2000 I bought a 2001 Dodge Dakota 4X4 Pickup extended cab with a 5.4 magnum V-8. I couldn't be happier!! It has ample room in the front seats which are 60-40 split with room for a small third passenger up front(a child for instance). The...
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by tomgoddard
Apr 09 '02
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Smoothest ride in a 4x4. Great looks and perfect size.
Cons: Dodge Dealer in my town is rather lacking.
The Bottom Line: The Dodge Dakota will surprise you with it's quality of fit and finish and the ride is smooth as silk.
I have had my Dakota for about a year now and really like it. My 16 year old son is always wanting to borrow it as he says it is a "Babe Magnet". Take that for whatever you want as I think he means the teenage girls really like it.
I have the...
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by lhand
Oct 20 '03
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Great lines, powerful engines, ample cab space. Accident Survivability.
Cons: Low gas mileage, visibility less than optimal.
The Bottom Line: Mid-size truck thinks it's full sized. Ample room, power and great looks. Great truck.
I have a 2001 Dodge Dakota Quad Cab SLT. I enjoy my truck, especially the gutsy 4.7 V8. (Would take most cars off the line, if I wanted to.) Cab is comfortable and functional. Drivers side seat is slightly narrower than I would like, but it's easy to ...
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by skyrydr - Top 500
May 22 '01
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: High powered engine on the V-8! good space inside and well built.
Cons: Sucks the fuel and it has a very long bed.
The Bottom Line: A good solidly built truck with no problems for the 4 days that I had it, except we made a few stops at the pumps.
I rented one of these little beauties for 4 days a few weeks ago and have to admit, I had never driven a pickup before. I had no idea what to expect. However, this little hummer really jammed. It was very powerful and made the mark in terms of...
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by MarriedGuy
Feb 08 '01
Author's Product Rating:  Recommended: Yes
Pros: Good looks and powerful
Cons: Hard to access rear seat
The Bottom Line: I love this truck! I highly recommend you go buy one now and go 4 wheeling. All the cool kids are doing it.
The 2001 Dodge Dakota Sport 4x4 Club Cab
Let me start by saying, in my opinion, the new Dodge trucks are by far the best looking pickups on the market today. I have not found too many people who deny that. So last September, when I decided the...
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by eharri3 - Top 500
Jan 18 '01 - Updated Feb 11 '01
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Great acceleration and handling, no silly jump seats, closest thing to a V8 compact truck.
Cons: Iffy Chrysler build quality, poor wet traction
The Bottom Line: An excellent value... a tight suspension, aggressive wheels and tires, a muscle-car engine, and even some real hauling capacity to boot.
Greetings, epinions readers, it’s my pleasure to be writing my first opinion under the ‘new system.’ Fittingly, in these times of great change, the subject of this latest review is a truck that revolutionized the compact pickup market with its redesign...
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by piglet2061
Apr 16 '01 - Updated Apr 18 '01
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: smooth ride, excellent acceleration, sleek looks, plenty of leg room and passenger space
Cons: gas mileage
The Bottom Line: If your looking for a dependable truck with plenty of leg room for that extra person in the back, this is the one.
This review is on the 2001 Dodge Dakota Quad Cab Plus not on the regular 2001 Dodge Dakota, this was as close as I could get under the Dodge truck category..my apologies.
My husband was looking for a truck big enough to take on hunting...
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by lipdawgs
Apr 19 '01
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Safe, Powerful, and Nice
Cons: none
The Bottom Line: This truck is a thrill to dodge and i strongly suggest going and looking at one if your looking for cars.
The 2001 dodge dakota is a great truck. It handles very nicely for a truck. Not like other trucks where its wet out and the bed swings out of control from you. This truck is a sharp looking truck also. It has a lot of power if you like power and its...
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by kenthebusman
Apr 23 '01 - Updated Jun 13 '02
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Best looking small or mid size truck. Inside or out.
Cons: gas mileage and tie downs in bed of truck
The Bottom Line: To date I would have no trouble recommending the Dakota to anyone. It is quiet,solid, nice handling and beautiful.
We bought the club cab with the V-6 and automatic transmission. A full size truck was bigger than my wife and I wanted to handle. Going from dealer to dealer looking at all the other small trucks. It left us with the opinion that for what we were looking...
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by jtreviews
Nov 19 '03
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Extra cargo area, streamlined design (destined to be a classic) and descent budget features
Cons: Low Gas mileage, sluggish 3.9 V6, and needs more creature
comfort options
The Bottom Line: Compare this vehicle to all others you were considering, before deciding which one to buy; I think you'll return to your dealership to get another view
The overall truck is a nice package for the dollar. 4 doors is a great addittion whether you have a family or not. I use practically every inch of this vehicle for all my crap. I opted for the Infinity sound system, I probably would have saved about ...
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by shannyshoo
Nov 01 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: feels like a luxury vehicle
Cons: my only regret is that we didn't buy the quad cab
My husband and I just bought a new 2001 Dodge Dakota club cab and we love it. It's white with grey on the bottom. This was the color we preferred but any color in this truck looks good.
Ours is the Dakota Club Cab SLT so it has everything you...
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by bharney
Feb 24 '02
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Love this truck,Quad cab is great.
Will buy another when this is worn out.
Cons: So far none.
The Bottom Line: When this one is worn out, I am going to buy another. My wife and I love it. My teenage son wants one too.
Bought the Quad cab with 4.7 V8 sport model. Love it.
Have 3 kids and all the assorted baggage and toys that go with them. This truck hauls it all.
Has lots of pep from 4.7. Will take the mountains and curvy roads with the best ride out of a...
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by comdisco584
Jun 07 '01
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: This truck drive smoot like a car
Cons: POOR gas milage.
The Bottom Line: good truck
This is probably the nicest pickup truck I have owned. I did have some
problems with the truck when I bought the truck new. I didn't have the truck
home fifteen minutes when the truck just poured antifreeze from the
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by jojojojo57
Jun 12 '01
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: POWER ! ,Ride,AC,Everything !
Cons: NONE
The Bottom Line: Buy IT YOU Wont Regret IT !! At Least Test Drive One .
This Out Classes ,Ford Sporttrack,Nissian crewcab,Toyota Tacoma ,all the mid & mini crew cab`s! I Test Drove All Of These Truck`s. All But The Ford Are Under Powered.The Ford Is Tall And Narrow,Wish It Looked More Like a Ranger With 4 Doors.I did...
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by leolion1
Jan 07 '01 - Updated Apr 22 '01
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Smooth ride for a 4x4, looks great, decent gas mileage
Cons: None
The Bottom Line: Highly recommend this truck to anyone wanting a truck, but not needing a full-size model. It's the complete package without costing a fortune.
Why a Dodge Dakota?
For the past three years, I'd been ogling Dodge Dakota trucks, either on the TV commercials or on showroom floors, waiting for the day I could finally get one. I don't know exactly what the appeal is but something about...
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by FF12
Nov 16 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Very stylish/great performance/good quality construction/available paint schemes
Cons: No daytime running lights/interior cloth feels light or thinner.
I just purchased a 2001 Dodge Dakota Club Cab SLT 4X4 Pick up. Its a Mid size truck, and being a 4X4 its very easy to get in and out of. I ordered my truck and got a very nicely equipped vehicle for $24,750. That does not include the incentives. I paid...
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by wrenchbender
Nov 09 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: everything is great
Cons: a bit tight for tall people
My wife decided it was time to trade her 96 Blazer in ( high mileage )for a small pickup. She took her time,looking at all manufactures looking for HER truck. When she saw the Dodge Dakota Quad-Cab it was all over. What she liked about the Q-cab was the...
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by lovedisney
Dec 02 '03
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Smooth ride, great price, V6 has plenty of power, quad cab is great!
Cons: Wind noise at freeway speeds. Rear seats not comfortable for long trips
The Bottom Line: For the price this is an excellent buy. The truck is solid, comfortable, and versatile. Perfect truck if you have kids! Seating in the back for 3.
We have only had the truck a couple months but really love it. Its larger than the Rangers, yet not a huge truck. Easy to park and it has NO blind spots. Great truck! The rear windows roll all the way down, which is nice. The front passengers have plenty...
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by ganugent
Jul 15 '01
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Great Looking, only truck in it's class with full rear bench seat, good gas mileage
Cons: No Tilt Wheel on Sport Mode
The Bottom Line: Great sounding, looking, and good gas mileage - a must for today!
We order ours with the the 4 wheel drive, 4.7 liter magnum V-8 with a manual 5 speed, flame red with the Sport, Tire, and handling package.
This little truck has alot of bang for its buck! The gas mileage has been great with anywhere from...
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by fossilblue2001
Jul 15 '01
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Power, Room, Amber Fire!!!!!!!
Cons: Slightly gas hungry
The Bottom Line: Best truck on the market, one of a kind color. A must have for Dodge fans.
Introduction
I have waited for months for epinions to put this link for the Dodge Dakota 2001. Now it's here and thus I am here. For graduation from College, I received a brand new, Dodge Dakota Quad Cab truck, and she is a beauty!...
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by ramel99
Feb 14 '02
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Style, comfort, back seat access and room
Cons: Gas mileage, what else?
The Bottom Line: A sharp looking truck for family outings or Home Depot trips.
I got my truck in October 2000. I have driven 26K miles without a hint of trouble. I have the 4 X 2 Quad Sport, black,V6 auto, with stabilizer and wheel package. With two kids, we needed a reasonably sized back seat with decent door access, and this was...
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by steve8001
Nov 13 '01
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Excellent handling, great acceleration, roomy interior.
Cons: Short bed
The Bottom Line: If you want extra seating, great ride, great performance and drop dead good looks, this is the truck for you.
I traded in a 2 year old Ram 1500 Quad cab with a 5.2L V8 for the Dakota and have never regretted it. The Dakota rides better, handles better and with it's 4.7L V8 produces more horse power and out performs its big brother. With the full size 60-40 rear...
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by themadman
Mar 08 '01
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Excellent power, good handling for a truck,nicely sized between huge and tiny
Cons: Stock open differential, not as smooth as it could be shifting
The Bottom Line: It's a good all around truck for everything from your average driver to a muscle car enthuasist!
I love my Dakota! The biggest beef I have is the lack of a standard positive traction rear end with the V8. A posi would have done more for the power of tha V8 than an open rear. Having come up with muscle cars, the V8 was a must, but it still lacked...
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by STLambert
Sep 20 '01
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Performance, comfort, styling
Cons: rough-pavement "jitters"
The Bottom Line: I sold my first Dakota (a 2000 model regular cab) after only 6,000 miles- but the new 2001 extended cab will be around for a long time!
I couldn't believe I was about to buy my 2nd Dakota after getting rid of my 2000 model in only 6,000 miles- but I'm so glad I did!! Here's the story...
Though never a "Chrysler Man" I was seduced by Dakota's new styling and the "mid-sized"...
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by brianbjr
Jun 12 '03
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Style, power, ride
Cons: Gas mileage
The Bottom Line: If you like trucks but think you need a "family sized" car, get the quad cab.
This is the best truck I have ever owned. I went truck hunting because I wanted the capability for ...
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by disco_vampire
Oct 28 '03
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: It's the perfect size with great handling
Cons: Gas mileage
The Bottom Line: I would definitely consider this truck if you have a second family car to shuttle everyone around in. It's an all-around great truck.
In April of 2001 I ordered a 2001 Dodge Dakota SLT Club Cab 2WD V8. I absolutely love this vehicle. A few years prior I worked at Warren Truck Assembly in Michigan (temp hire) where the Dakotas and Rams are made and was fascinated by the truck (I had ne ...
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by Rebel_Lady
Nov 05 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: very practical for a family
Cons: none
Hello everyone. I too, just purchased a new Dodge truck. I got my first Dodge back in May of this year. A white Dakota Club cab. I love it. It's perfect for me. Roomy yet not a huge vehicle. In this truck, I got a six CD changer, tunnel cover, bed...
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by jmtdak01
Jun 12 '02
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: POWER, POWER, POWER, VERY COMFORTABLE & STABLE
Cons: NONE!
The Bottom Line: I LOVE THIS TRUCK, NO PROBLEMS AT ALL
I PURCHASED A 2001 DODGE A YEAR AGO AND I JUST LOVE IT. I HAVE NO COMPLAINTS. I GOT LUCKY AND GOT A MOTORSPORTS EDITION THAT IS ALL DECORATED LIKE A NASCAR PACECAR AND THIS CAR CAN REALLY MOVE. THERE IS NOTHING BUT POWER UNDER THAT HOOD (I GOT THE...
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by craigery5999
Jul 30 '02
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Nice looking, good handling, fast acceleration for a truck, plenty of options
Cons: gas mileage, passenger leg room
The Bottom Line: If you're looking for a truck but not heavy-duty, the Dakota is the truck for you. It's a beautiful truck that drives like a car (except for gas mileage).
I'm a very proud owner of a 2001 Dodge Dakota. I've owned the truck for a year now, and it has been great. It rides very nicely. Handling on the truck is great too. When the truck is all cleaned up, it looks beautiful! The sport package that I...
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Std. Cab, 4.7L V-8
by riddick51
Mar 07 '05
Author's Product Rating:
Recommended: Yes
Pros: Faster than 5.0L R/T Club Cab. Corners nice.
Cons: Seating somewhat smaller than you'd expect.
It's great to drive. V-8 power allows it to cruise without a whimper. Has the Jeep V-8. Sits up a little higher than the 4-banger models, but a bit lower than the 4x4's. I customized it with StreetGlow Xenon headlights and driving lights. Lights now have a blue/white appearance in the dark. Size is more versatile than a full-size'd truck.
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Drive the rest then buy the Best!
by juniors22
Jan 27 '04
Author's Product Rating:
Recommended: Yes
Pros: Cab space, smooth ride, power, looks, options...
Cons: None
Researched the mid-size pickup market for months before I was able to find the right pickup for the right price - a 2001 Dodge Dakota Sport Quad Cab. I can honestly say that I have no regrets about purchasing this vehicle. It has been everything I have read, seen, heard, and then some.
Go with the 4.7L V-8...you'll be glad you did. I get 18-22 mpg on the highway and 14-16 mpg in town. Not too shabby if you ask me. If your worried about your gas mileage then go buy a Ford Focus (no endorsement), get your 35 mpg and trying hauling a couch or a lazy boy and then tell me what you think.
This truck drives as close to a car as a 4X4 pickup can...the cab is a little noisier then a car (due to larger engine) but it takes nothing away from the smooth ride. There is even enough room for 3 average sized adults in the back.
I could go on and on but bottom line is if you want the best of all 3 worlds (car, suv, pickup) choose a Dodge Dakota quad cab.
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