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1997 Dodge Dakota (base trim)

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1997 Dodge Dakota
Resale Value:N/A
Engines: 5.2L V8; 5.9L L4; 2.2L V6
Transmissions: 4 Speed Automatic; 5 Speed Manual; 0 Speed Manual
Drivetrains: Rear Wheel Drive; Two Wheel Drive; Four Wheel Drive
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1997 Dodge Dakota Resale Values

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MileageTrade-In-ValueRetail Value
CleanAverageRoughExcellentCleanAverageRough
1 - 50,000$2,870$2,305N/AN/A$4,476$3,535N/A
50,001 - 60,000$2,770$2,205N/AN/A$4,376$3,435N/A
60,001 - 70,000$2,670$2,105N/AN/A$4,276$3,335N/A
70,001 - 85,000$2,570$2,005N/AN/A$4,176$3,235N/A
85,001 - 100,000$2,470$1,905N/AN/A$4,076$3,135N/A
100,001 - 115,000$2,370$1,805N/AN/A$3,976$3,035N/A
115,001 - 130,000$2,045$1,705N/AN/A$3,651$2,935N/A
130,001 - 150,000$1,770$1,380N/AN/A$3,376$2,610N/A
150,001 - 170,000$1,320$1,105$875N/A$2,926$2,335$1,965
170,001 - 190,000$845$655$600N/A$2,451$1,885$1,690
190,001 - 999,999$320$105$150N/A$1,926$1,335$1,240

1997 Dodge Dakota Specs (base trim)

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3,916 cc 3.9 liters 6 V front longitudinal engine with 99.3 mm bore, 84.1 mm stroke, 8.9 compression ratio, cast iron block, cast iron head, overhead valve and two valves per cylinder
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Unleaded fuel
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Fuel economy EPA highway (l/100km): 12.4
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Multi-point injection fuel system
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57 liter fuel tank
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Power: 131 kW , 175 HP @ 4,800 rpm; 225 ft lb @ 3,200 rpm

1997 Dodge Dakota Crash Test Data

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Frontal Impact Side Impact
Driver's Side Front Occupant Not Tested
Passenger's Side Rear Occupant Not Tested
 
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