Looking to buy 05/06 Dakota
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Looking to buy 05/06 Dakota
Hey, I'm looking into buying a 4.7 05 or 06 Dakota with a 6 speed. Preferably a quad cab. What should I look out for? How is gas mileage? I hear issues with the brakes, and some overheating issues? Should I stick with an 06 vs 05? All input is appreciated. Thanks!
#2
There are no huge issues with brakes or overheating that I am aware of. The main issues with these trucks are the front end parts. There is not a real difference between an 05 or 06 model. Big changes to exterior sheet metal occured in 08, but the 05-07 are pretty much the the same trucks. Front end issues with these trucks revolve around crappy struts from the factory. Whatever you do, have the front end checked out. Ball joints, tie rods, sway bar end links and the aforementioned struts. Other than the these trucks are fairly rock solid. There have been a few "Monday" trucks in the bunch, but you will find that with all makes. If you can find a 6-speed, go for it, those are not that common. If your looking for a good size truck with a V8, the Dakota is your choice. Mileage is not that great, so don't think you will see 20+ MPG's, even with a 6 speed. It's a big, heavy truck with a V8. As long as you realize that going in, you won't be dissapointed. Good luck and let us know if you find one, we can help you out with choices.
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Edit: Cooling was never an issue with mine, but after my front end accident I upgraded the radiator & water pump, added an efan, and put in a 180 tstat. Even with the AC on in traffic it is holding right below half way. it hangs at 195 during normal driving.
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Well there are two for sale right now with the 4.7 6 speed. The first one I looked at was a 2006 ext cab it was pretty much one up from base. Has 106kms, is a salvage title and was actually in pretty rough shape but they are only asking $9800.
The 2nd one is a 2005 ext cab fully loaded model with 120kms leather, heated seats and all that but they are asking $13800. The whole front end on this truck was loose as hell.
I honestly like the 05 because it's fully loaded but I think I'm going to wait it out for a quad cab because there isn't even enough room to fit a 12 year old kid in the back!
And yes I realize it's not going to be great on fuel but I hear the older dodge's were just horrible on gas, just wondering if they've gotten any better.
The 2nd one is a 2005 ext cab fully loaded model with 120kms leather, heated seats and all that but they are asking $13800. The whole front end on this truck was loose as hell.
I honestly like the 05 because it's fully loaded but I think I'm going to wait it out for a quad cab because there isn't even enough room to fit a 12 year old kid in the back!
And yes I realize it's not going to be great on fuel but I hear the older dodge's were just horrible on gas, just wondering if they've gotten any better.
#5
Well there are two for sale right now with the 4.7 6 speed. The first one I looked at was a 2006 ext cab it was pretty much one up from base. Has 106kms, is a salvage title and was actually in pretty rough shape but they are only asking $9800.
The 2nd one is a 2005 ext cab fully loaded model with 120kms leather, heated seats and all that but they are asking $13800. The whole front end on this truck was loose as hell.
I honestly like the 05 because it's fully loaded but I think I'm going to wait it out for a quad cab because there isn't even enough room to fit a 12 year old kid in the back!
And yes I realize it's not going to be great on fuel but I hear the older dodge's were just horrible on gas, just wondering if they've gotten any better.
The 2nd one is a 2005 ext cab fully loaded model with 120kms leather, heated seats and all that but they are asking $13800. The whole front end on this truck was loose as hell.
I honestly like the 05 because it's fully loaded but I think I'm going to wait it out for a quad cab because there isn't even enough room to fit a 12 year old kid in the back!
And yes I realize it's not going to be great on fuel but I hear the older dodge's were just horrible on gas, just wondering if they've gotten any better.
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Well there are two for sale right now with the 4.7 6 speed. The first one I looked at was a 2006 ext cab it was pretty much one up from base. Has 106kms, is a salvage title and was actually in pretty rough shape but they are only asking $9800.
The 2nd one is a 2005 ext cab fully loaded model with 120kms leather, heated seats and all that but they are asking $13800. The whole front end on this truck was loose as hell.
I honestly like the 05 because it's fully loaded but I think I'm going to wait it out for a quad cab because there isn't even enough room to fit a 12 year old kid in the back!
And yes I realize it's not going to be great on fuel but I hear the older dodge's were just horrible on gas, just wondering if they've gotten any better.
The 2nd one is a 2005 ext cab fully loaded model with 120kms leather, heated seats and all that but they are asking $13800. The whole front end on this truck was loose as hell.
I honestly like the 05 because it's fully loaded but I think I'm going to wait it out for a quad cab because there isn't even enough room to fit a 12 year old kid in the back!
And yes I realize it's not going to be great on fuel but I hear the older dodge's were just horrible on gas, just wondering if they've gotten any better.
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Damn I wish either of you lived closer, I'm in Canada, BC so that would be hard haha. Thanks for the offers though.
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I bought mine last August for $14,000 out the door. '06 quad cab, 4.7l, auto, 4x4 with a tonneau, 67,000kms. I've spent this summer putting some front suspension parts in and new rear shocks and sway-bar end links.
Mine came off a Mazda dealership lot, just came in on a trade when I found it. Arrived Friday morning before the August long weekend, it was mine by Tuesday night at 7:00 PM.
There is better for less out there than what you are looking at.
Mine came off a Mazda dealership lot, just came in on a trade when I found it. Arrived Friday morning before the August long weekend, it was mine by Tuesday night at 7:00 PM.
There is better for less out there than what you are looking at.