Here's one that might change the section up a bit. State 3 reasons why you love your truck, no more, no less. DO NOT state reasons why you hate your truck. All of us have already b*tched enough to start a National Geographic 3g Dakota F*ckery volume.

3 reasons why you love your truck:

1.) I have over 170K...factory engine, trans, clutch

2.) It already looks like a pre-runner with out fiberglass

3.) I hardly ever see other 3g daks, and when I see one that is modded...the other owner and I stare like our lives depended on to see what the other truck has as we pass each other.

 

What I loved about the Dakota:

The color, interior and trim level (Laramie FTW)
The sound of that 4.7 winding up. She was a screamer!
The look. Stands out in a crowd.

What I love about my current truck (95 Z71):

Soooo easy to work on.
Tons of torque from the 350
Looks great, rides great for a 20 year old truck.

 

1. First vehicle that i bought so it has that sentimental value

2. Its unique, i see some 3rd gens around here but hardly ever do i see a modded one

3. It sounds mean for such a small truck

 

1. Same capabilities as most full size trucks but with smaller dimensions

2. The way it drives (including handling, braking). With or without towing or weight, this thing is predictable and stable.

3. Looks awesome

 

1. Stable drive
2. As much room as larger vehicles in the cab
3. NO ONE has one like mine

 

I know this is an old thread but since my Dakota is coming up on it's 10th year anniversary (2007 3rd gen) I've been thinking about what I love about my truck. It has honestly been one of the best vehicles I have ever owned.

1. Dependable/Reliable. It's at 180k right now and has always been a dependable daily driver.
2. Power. The 4.7 V8 has proven itself more times than I can count. I bought this truck with the tow package and it's pulled everything from boats to trailers without issues. I also maintain the truck very well and it still gets a lot of pickup and impresses.
3. Roomy. Yeah it's a mid-size but this gen truck really put it up there to close the gap with the full size. I've test driven a Colorado and Tacoma and the Dakota feels wider to me.