- pickup 258,604
- 1,865 below average
- 1,395 great
- Lewiston, ID
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- 1,865 below average pickup 258,604 gasoline green manual
1998 dodge dakota review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. Baby bear says this one's just right. introductionthe full-size dodge ram brought big-rig styling and a host of innovative features and design details to the pickup truck market; its popularity is now a matter of record. New colors have been added to this year's palette. It's most appropriate for a delivery truck for the local auto parts store. next up is an optional 3. 9-liter v6 that generates a very useful 175 hp and 225 lb.-ft. It's stronger than any other engine available in any truck that's anywhere near the dakota's size. Depending upon specific configuration and drivetrain, the 5. 2-liter gives the dakota a towing capability of 6700 pounds, a level the imports and compacts just can't match. finally, dodge is introducing the dakota r/t this spring with a 5. 9-liter v8 that makes 250 hp and a crushing 345 lb.-ft. It just won't take no for an answer. from the outside, the dakota looks and feels like a slightly smaller near-clone of the ram. The body comes in a regular cab or extended club cab with cargo box lengths of either 6. 5 or 8. 0 feet. The base price was $19,665; some carefully selected options raised that figure to $22,405, which we thought seemed reasonable. as we expected, the performance and pulling power of the v8 was several steps above that of most of the v6-powered compact pickups. The dakota isn't particularly fast because, even empty, it weighs about two tons. Everything was screwed together tight, the doors and tailgate closed with an authoritative slam and nothing creaked or rattled. It's roomy, comfortable and full of features, big and small, that make getting down the road a pleasure. the standard interior comes with a comfortable bench seat, split into three parts on a 40/20/40 percent basis. The center portion has a folding back that also serves as a center armrest and includes a large, multi-function storage console. Optional bucket seats come with a huge center console that includes specific spots for tissue paper, maps and cassettes or cds. Both bench and bucket seats have their strengths, so choosing between them is a personal decision. other neat touches: three cupholders in the forward portion of the center console in three sizes, for a two-liter bottle, 20-oz. Bottle and soft-drink can -- just right for papa bear, mama bear and baby bear. In the club cab, the rear seat cushions are split 60/40, increasing versatility when carrying people and cargo. Under those rear seat cushions are two storage compartments; one houses the jack and tools and provides some storage space, the other is a generous storage bin. In addition to the front cupholders, there are cupholders in the quarter panels for the rear-seat passengers. Order the automatic transmission and the place where the manual transmission lever would poke through the floor becomes yet another little tray to toss odds and ends. those whose lifestyle revolves around a trailer hitch should seriously consider the well-designed fold-away power mirrors. They measure a huge 6x9 inches and are the biggest we've ever seen outside a truck stop. But the dakota club cab is wide enough for three adults back there; and as long as those in front move their seats up a bit, the three in back should find the trip to the football stadium parking lot livable. driving impressiontrucks keep getting better in terms of ride quality, but they're still trucks. It has that relentless straight-ahead stability that makes easy work of long highways, yet it works commendably well when the pavement takes a few turns. Power Mirrors✔ Power Windows✔ Bucket Seats✔ AM/FM✔ Alloy Wheels
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