1989 Dodge Shadow review from North America
"A loud and bumpy ride, but it'll eventually get you to where you're going"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The clutch finally went out on me a month ago and was definitely a costly repair.
The brakes went out while attempting to stop at the bottom of a hill a week ago.
There is constant rattling which thankfully can be blocked out by a loud stereo.
The heat has never worked for me, which feels real nice this time of year in Iowa.
The A/C, to my knowledge, has never worked.
The inner lenses of the headlights are very dirty, but the headlights cannot be removed, so I am forced to buy new ones.
I carry a long pole in my hatch because the hatch will not stay open by itself.
General comments?
I absolutely HATE this car and swear that it is possessed by Satan and is out to kill me. I would definitely find a better one if not for the fact that I have no money.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | Manual |
| Performance marks | 7/10 |
| Reliability marks | 5/10 |
| Comfort marks | 5/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 174000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 189600 miles |
| Date of Entry | 8th January, 2001 |