2000 Dodge Dakota Sport review from North America
"It was once a beautiful truck"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
In 5 years of driving I never had any problems of any kind.
General comments?
This was the best truck I have ever owned. I bought it brand new in late 2000 and would still be driving it if it had not been totalled in an accident recently.
The 4 cylinder had ample power and got 22mpg. The 5 speed shifted flawlessly. The ride was vastly superior to my previous truck (a Ford Ranger) and the interior was very plush and comfortable.
The styling of the second generation Dakotas was the most beautiful of any truck ever built, and was what prompted me to switch from Ford. Sadly, the new Dakotas are ugly, don't come in a regular cab, and are only available with the gas guzzling V-6 or V-8. for these reasons I was forced to go back to the Ford Ranger to replace this one. I even looked very hard to try to find a good, low mileage pre-ugly used Dakota with the fuel efficient 4, but there just weren't any available at the time.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model Year | 2001 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.6 litre 4 Manual |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 10/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 12 miles |
| Most recent distance | 50000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Ranger |
| Date of Entry | 2nd June, 2006 |