Reader’s Question:

I want to know the best-value Dodge truck I can get here in Houston, Texas. I’m hoping someone can give me some advice. I usually haul a lot of stuff during the week as part of my business. I’d like to have a vehicle that can double as a work and personal vehicle.

Chris

Houston, TX

Hello there, Chris. It is a good thing that you decided on owning a Dodge as your pickup truck. And another good thing is you chose to ask around first before you went to your Dodge Dealer in Houston, Texas. My concern with these big cars and trucks is their usually low rating when it comes to fuel economy, and this concern is why I will recommend a 2009 Dodge Dakota.

Considering the Dakota is a pretty large truck and can haul more than 1,700 pounds of load, I would not have expected Dodge to put in a flex fuel option. What I like about this fact is that you can drive a tough utility or even weekend vehicle and still not kill the environment.

Ratings-wise, the Dakota can hit about 20 miles per gallon using its 3.6 Liter V6 engine. Not bad for a powerful truck. As far as trims are concerned, the 2009 Dakota gives you four different choices that vary with pickup bed size or drive systems. As a standard, all Dakotas have automatic transmission. What about luxury features? The Dakota even has satellite radio and an mp3 compatible stereo deck. You get functionality and luxury in a pickup truck.

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