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2008 Dodge Dakota - Expert Reviews

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Cars.com
2008 Dodge Dakota Professional Cars.com Review

...Able to tow 7,500 pounds. Longest bed in midsize segment. Only V-8 in segment. MINUSES: Needs V-8 power not just to tow but also to pass and climb. Minuscule...

Edmunds
2008 dodge dakota Professional Edmunds Review

...Pros: Spacious cabin, class-leading V8 power, impressive towing capacity, respectable handling. Cons: Some low-grade interior materials, high price when loaded...

MSN Autos
Review: 2008 Dodge Dakota

...and an optional built-in utility rail system for cargo box tie-downs round out the functional upgrades.The all-new 2008 Dodge Dakota is now on sale, with MSRP...

CarGurus
2008 Dodge Dakota Overview

...Overall, though, drivers like the updates made to the 2008 Dakota, although some would like to see more extensive interior updating...

Cars.com
2008 Dodge Dakota Professional Cars.com Review

...However, when you consider that recreational buyers who purchase midsize trucks are sensitive to gas-price swings and most consumers who need a truck choose...

Cars.com
2008 Dodge Dakota Professional Cars.com Review

..."The interior is cheap," I insisted...

Cars.com
2008 Dodge Dakota Professional Cars.com Review

...Safety Antilock rear brakes are standard and an antilock feature for all four wheels is optional. Side curtain airbags are also optional...

Cars.com
2008 Dodge Dakota Professional Cars.com Review

...fingers point to the Nissan Frontier for all-around small truck satisfaction in this comparison. If the Dakota I had driven came with more upgrades, maybe my...

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Why should I also consider these? X

The mid-size pickup market isn't hotly contested, and excluding the HUMMER H3T, the players are all kind of stale.

The V-8 in the 2008 Dodge Dakota gives it a distinct advantage in power over the five-cylinder Chevy and GMC mid-size twins, as well as the six-cylinder Tacoma, Frontier, and Ridgeline.

However, the imports offer quality and dynamic performance advantages over the Dodge.

New for 2009, only the HUMMER H3T Alpha model offers a V-8, and at nearly $40,000, it's much pricier than the Dodge.


 
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