Now that Chrysler has killed Dakota, for some reason I see more internet ads. Go figure. But may be it is just me.

 

They are probably trying to move inventory to bring in new models

 

If they tried to move the inventory when it was still in production may be they didn't have to kill it!

 

The Dakota was pulled because it was in direct competition with the Rams.

Just wait, all the new Dakotas will come with V6s like the new F150s

 

I agree with this, couple with the fact that it was never marketed well. The two trucks were just to close together. While it seemed like a good idea at the time to make the Dakota slightly bigger than all of it's competitors, which is always has been, ultimately it led to it competing with it's own stable mates.

As far as the Dakota replacement being a V6, if there is a replacement, I'm sure this'll be the case, but it also may be unibody and a much less capable truck. I could see it being more Honda Ridgeline like, but smaller.

 

Agreed, it's sad but true. I'm pretty sure whatever replaces it will be unibody, whether it's a Dakota or not. Just like the Ford Exploder, and eventually the Ranger.

The Tacoma and Colorado are still going strong though, to add insult to injury.

 

it could be related to google adwords targeting dakota ads towards you because you frequently search for dakota parts and are on dodge forum

basically you see dakota adds cause your history is full of dakotas

 

Hilarious! And with a handle like Dakotaagain I must be getting a double dose.

 

Yo god I herd you like dakota so I put dakota ads in your dakota forum so you can dakota while you dakota

 

I looked at the Ram but still bought the Dakota. Ram is just too big for my needs. Even at the same price point I am more inclined to go with the Dakota. I was in a Frontier last week. Night and day. It felt like a subcompact. There is definitely a market for something between compact and full size trucks.