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The Dodge Dakota
Price Range: $11,000-20,000
An Ideal Pickup Truck

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For those people who want a rugged vehicle, the Dodge Dakota
is a wise choice. This recently redesigned truck offers a several
engine choices including the 120 horsepower 2.5 Liter Inline-4,
175 horsepower 3.9 Liter V6, 230 horsepower 5.2 Liter V8, and
250 horsepower 5.9 Liter V8.

For students, the economical 4 cylinder will work just fine (although
the 4 cylinder is only available with a manual transmission). The V6
and V8 tend to guzzle more gas. Overall, this is a safe, reliable
vehicle. Insurance premiums are low, and the Dakota drives more
like a car than a truck.

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How The Dodge Dakota Rated

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Value: 9
Comfort: 8
Reliability: 8
Safety: 9

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