A used Dodge Dakota is an excellent choice of vehicle for someone in the market for an economical and powerful mid-size pickup truck. The Dakota has been a standby of Dodge since its introduction in the model year 1987. In 2009, Fiat made the announcement that the Dodge Dakota would cease production in 2011 due to lack of sales. However, if you're able to buy used Dodge Dakota vehicles, you stand to get an excellent value for your money.
The Dodge Dakota is placed directly in between compact pickup trucks like the GMC Sonoma and full size pickup trucks like the Toyota Tundra. This vehicle has always had a straightforward design concept behind it. The Dodge Dakota features a unibody design with body-on-frame construction type. Unlike other trucks, it offers rack and pinion steering in the manner of smaller cars; this attribute set the Dakota apart from other trucks in its class until a variety of other manufacturers copied the design idea.
The Dakota is available with a V6 engine standard and with an optional upgrade to V8. Starting in 1988, Dodge manufactured a sporty upgrade model of the Dakota that featured a number of top end amenities for the time. Production of this trim model continued in this form until the entire line was redesigned in 1991.
The Dodge Dakota is an affordable and reliably powerful pickup truck that is a good choice for people who have labor or hauling needs but don't desire or have the space for a large vehicle. Look to CarsDirect for a comprehensive list of offerings in your area by utilizing their search engine online.
