5/0 how ya doing man. I have a 2003 Dakota quad cab with the small V8. It handles the sand great, rides nice on the long hall to the shore, but not too good on the gas. If the gas thing is an issue, I would suggest looking at something smaller. Take a hard look at what Toyota provides.
The quad is nice for the fam, lots of room in the back for the kids.
When I'm out fishing, I flip the back seats up and fill the space with all the gear. The bed has a cap on it, which makes for a nice dry place to get some nap time in.
Rich
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