1988 Dodge Dakota Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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User reviews for 1988 Dodge Dakota
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by Stephane D
Apr 06, 2012
i have this truck since 1988, i have to change the pick-up coil every 90000km the engine is original, never been overhaul, the 5 speeds transmission was change at 160000km, the differential was change at 15000km under the warranty afeter a few burnout, and again at 250000km, the yoke bolt came loose and it destroyed the gears inside, but overall i had my best years in that truck and i plan to rebuild it completely to bring it back like it was the day i bought it new.
the performance was ok in first and second gear, but on the third fourth and fifth gear, it was poor, braking and handling was awsome with the heavy duty suspension and 15 inchs eagle gt tires, it took 15 years before the first rust hole on the body, and i never put any antirust on it
it was a blast to drive on curvy road, and confortable ond bumpy roadApr 06, 2012
by Mikey C
Aug 18, 2011
Considering everything to install the engine was custom made at my shop, build quality was awesome but appearance was not. Fun factor? Well, racing Corvettes at stop lights and seeing the owners face when they get smoked by a lowrider dakota was priceless.Performance wise: acceleration was crazy fast but top speed lacked severe. Braking was sufficient, and handling was like a tank that was light in the rear.Aug 18, 2011
by Johnathon S
Nov 05, 2010
Performance of the truck is overall good it could use restoring and i plan on doing that when i get the money for it, Appearance of the truck is sortof bad the interior needs work, and the exterior needs some dent pulled out, Gas mileage is not to bad problly 15 mpg, it got lots of mileage on the engine about 169,130.Nov 05, 2010
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by Stephane D
Apr 06, 2012
i have this truck since 1988, i have to change the pick-up coil every 90000km the engine is original, never been overhaul, the 5 speeds transmission was change at 160000km, the differential was change at 15000km under the warranty afeter a few burnout, and again at 250000km, the yoke bolt came loose and it destroyed the gears inside, but overall i had my best years in that truck and i plan to rebuild it completely to bring it back like it was the day i bought it new.
the performance was ok in first and second gear, but on the third fourth and fifth gear, it was poor, braking and handling was awsome with the heavy duty suspension and 15 inchs eagle gt tires, it took 15 years before the first rust hole on the body, and i never put any antirust on it
it was a blast to drive on curvy road, and confortable ond bumpy roadApr 06, 2012
by Mikey C
Aug 18, 2011
Considering everything to install the engine was custom made at my shop, build quality was awesome but appearance was not. Fun factor? Well, racing Corvettes at stop lights and seeing the owners face when they get smoked by a lowrider dakota was priceless.Performance wise: acceleration was crazy fast but top speed lacked severe. Braking was sufficient, and handling was like a tank that was light in the rear.Aug 18, 2011
by Johnathon S
Nov 05, 2010
Performance of the truck is overall good it could use restoring and i plan on doing that when i get the money for it, Appearance of the truck is sortof bad the interior needs work, and the exterior needs some dent pulled out, Gas mileage is not to bad problly 15 mpg, it got lots of mileage on the engine about 169,130.Nov 05, 2010
by Edward G
Aug 20, 2010
the only thing i don't like about this truck is the fact that it is an automatic. other than that the truck is great. it has a stock 5 in lift sitting on thirty ones. this truck hopefully will have a bigger lift and be sitting on at least 37 by 12.5 inch tires when i get back from basic. Aug 20, 2010
by Jeremy H
Oct 12, 2009
New brake pads. Huge rust spots. Front and rear bumpers falling off. Eleven miles to the gallon. Twenty two gallon tank makes that a little better. Transmission going out. Basically it is a horrible truck that runs crappy. Not forgetting to mention the paint job four colors of crap... brown brown and brown... and rust.Oct 12, 2009
by Scott N
Aug 26, 2009
i loved this truck with all my heart and if i could get another i would. i just wish i had it still and it had less miles and the radiator didnt blow up on me to work lol peace Aug 26, 2009
by Eric N
Aug 22, 2009
It is the slowest truck on the planet.
It does have a great ladder rack.
It smells of old cheap american engineering.
I beat the crap out of it and its fun to drive.
It is as old as i am .lolAug 22, 2009
by Anonymous
Aug 04, 2009
My LE had features didn't realize were avaiable. Have hauled ton of dirt has brake equalization ,surround sound,power all and four wheel on the fly up to 45 mph,bed liner and sliding rear window. Trying to see fair price to beat cash for clunkers but love the truck also.80k original miles?Aug 04, 2009
by Zachary E
Dec 10, 2008
My Dakota is a great every day driver- It just has a lil 3.9 V6, black, single cab, short box, Auto. with bucket seats. Its no hot rod, but i like it and it gets the job done. Great lil truck. Dec 10, 2008
by Bryce B
Feb 06, 2008
My hot rod its sporting a 3.9 liter v-6 engin that runs bout 3 quarts too low on oil... all the cylinders hit tho! IndestructableFeb 06, 2008
by Anonymous
Jun 10, 2007
Great truck for the money I paid for it, lot's of power and a strong 4 wheel drive.Jun 10, 2007
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1988 Dodge Dakota Pricing
Original MSRP
$8,659 to $13,115Price range
N/AAverage price on CG
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N/ATrims & specs
Audio System
AM/FM radio
Convenience Features
Steering wheel: tilt-only
Seats
Front seat type: bench · Upholstery: vinyl
Audio System
AM/FM radio
Convenience Features
Steering wheel: tilt-only
Seats
Front seat type: bench · Upholstery: cloth
Audio System
AM radio
Convenience Features
Steering wheel: tilt-only
Seats
Front seat type: bench · Upholstery: vinyl
Audio System
AM radio
Convenience Features
Steering wheel: tilt-only
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: cloth
Audio System
AM/FM radio
Convenience Features
Steering wheel: tilt-only
Seats
Front seat type: bench · Upholstery: vinyl
Audio System
AM radio
Convenience Features
Steering wheel: tilt-only
Seats
Front seat type: bench · Upholstery: vinyl
Audio System
AM radio
Convenience Features
Steering wheel: tilt-only
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: cloth