1997 Dodge Pickup review from North America
"I was good when it was covered by a warranty"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
My 1998 dodge truck was a real nice machine until it hit 100,001 miles, then it seemed like everything went wrong with it. First the engine would knock during a rainstorm. That was after a recent wire plug and distributor (way up underneath everything) change. Then it would refuse to start good on misty/rainy days... (sounds like old school dodge problems to me) I changed the coil, put in a fresh battery, and even changed the fuel filter/pump in the tank to make sure that might not be a problem. It ran for a while after that and this spring the transmission went. I only have about 125,000 miles on this truck, and it was always used highway to commute to work. That was with regular check-ups (oil, tires, etc. etc..) I guess that good old general taking care of cars is not good enough some times?
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model Year | 1998 |
| First year of ownership | 1997 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | 5.2 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 6/10 |
| Reliability marks | 7/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 15 miles |
| Most recent distance | 125000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Escort |
| Date of Entry | 10th April, 2007 |