from trucktrend.com

"Winner: Dodge Dakota Club Cab
Although the Nissan and Toyota are probably the best bang-for-the-buck models in stripped, raw configurations, we've chosen the Dodge Dakota--it offers the only V-8 option for less than $1000. And the overall price is still a hair's breadth above $20,000. Likewise, the V-8 option gives the most torque of the group, the highest GVWR, and the highest towing capacity."

http://www.trucktrend.com/features/c...y_pickups.html

 

Must not have tested the Mitsubishi Raider. Same truck but better looks!!!!!!!!!!

 

Personal Opinion.

 

Yes that is my opion.

FACT: Better Warranty 5yr/60k

 

My Dakota is 7yr/70K

 

7/70 too

 

guys guys guys! we're cousins, just we have different tastes, can't we just all get along! with that said I hate the front end of the raider, it's too, smooth...i like the dakota, ROUGH TRUCKY BOLD! RAWR!

 

2006 MITSUBISH RAIDER XLS V8 4DR 2WD OVER PRICED !!!!!!!!!

 

I may be mistaken but I thought the 06 Dakotas basic bumper to bumper warranty was 3yr/36k. Mine is 5yr/60k. It's not over priced if you work for Mitsubishi. I may have less than you and I got Quadcab, Bluetooth, priemuim sound system, sieris radio, heated leather seats, Homelink, tow package, everything but AWD. I bet the MSRP's are very close if you compare all the options.

 

I agree about the front end. It is a little to smooth, but it's better than that bumper sticking way out there. The 04 Dakota had the best front end.