belong to the same family as the Dodge Ram, which is a great truck. And with prices

overlapping, we'd prefer a low-end Ram over a high-end Dakota. Or perhaps a competing

compact.

On the other hand, Dakota transaction prices may be quite different from suggested

retail prices. With a new Dakota due this fall, dealers are likely to be willing to

bargain. The last time we checked, Dodge was offering cash rebates on these models.