1998 Dodge Dakota Ext cab review from North America
"Great all around truck"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Nothing yet.
I will post anything in the comments section if anything does go wrong.
Front brake rotors and pads will soon be replaced.
Tires replaced for towing. Stock ones are small radius and have little grip in rain.
General comments?
Great little truck for the price. The Vehicle was in immaculate shape when I bought it used and still is. Gas mileage is OK. mine only came with a 60L tank and I avg about 400kms. Compared to a friends full size 1500 with the same motor.
The factory tires that came with the truck were horrible and looked like they were designed for a car so I replaced them immediately. In rain they carried hardly any grip and were horrible for towing my boat.
It handles very well; I have the RWD model. On the highway it has little road noise and the seats are very comfortable. The back bench are meant for kids or very short distances. a piece of plastic is the backrest. Its not comfortable.
The engine has a nice growl and idle to it like most V8s. at open throttle its got decent acceleration.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Model Year | 1998 |
| First year of ownership | 2006 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | 5.2L V8 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 52000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 65000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Ford Aerostar |
| Date of Entry | 22nd January, 2008 |