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Hey group, I'm ready to buy a Dakota, I need 4x4, 4.7 engine, quad cab. I'm thinking in the 2003 to 2006 range. Is there much difference in the Gen 2 and Gen 3 models? Any advice or suggestions will be much appreciated. I have a 97 Ram 2500 conversion van that I'll get rid of when I find my Dakota. I'm only looking at private party sellers because in Arizona there's no sales tax that way, where thru a dealer you do pay tax. Thanks, Tracka96
the late 2nd gen are pretty much the same power train. But the 3rd gens are built a little more sturdy in the frame for insurance ratings. the 3rd gens are a little heavier also.
I think you will be happy either way you go, if you are looking to tow, I would also suggest looking for a tow package equipped truck. they have an aux trans cooler and class 4 hitch already on them.
I paid for my 07' Dakota quad cab laramie 4x4 trx4 off road package 17,000.00 with 15k miles. So, i think you could get an awesome truck in that price range!!!
for the amount of money you want to spend I would get a tacoma or a frontier, dont get me wrong I love my DAK but can not see myself paying 16k for an 05-06 model. I got mines about 5 months ago and paid 12,700 for a 2005 slt, quad, 4x4 w/ 35000 miles on it
for the amount of money you want to spend I would get a tacoma or a frontier, dont get me wrong I love my DAK but can not see myself paying 16k for an 05-06 model. I got mines about 5 months ago and paid 12,700 for a 2005 slt, quad, 4x4 w/ 35000 miles on it
Is your 2005 dakota a v8? Either way a comparable nissan or toyota truck,miles and option wise, to your dakota would probably be at around 4 to 5 grand more then your dakota.
EDIT: Correction, a comparable tacoma would probably be about 7 - 10 thousand more then you paid for your dakota.