1994 Dodge Shadow ES review from North America
"Very awesome, I suggest getting one now!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Well... the CV joints broke, which is likely since they don't last forever.
My Serpentine belt almost broke, which is the previous owners fault for not putting it on straight.
My vents won't change, it is stuck on defrost and floor vents (gladly defrost cause I need it in the winter months).
A/C doesn't work, I think it just needs to be recharged.
Stabilizer bar in the rear is really bent and I don't know why.
I was stupid and ran the car with no oil for almost 2 weeks, gladly it still runs but I really hope I didn't screw anything up in the engine. If you have information on what I can do to make sure nothing is wrong with it, like diagnostics or anything please email me at jharp@briefcase.com, I would really appreciate it.
I hear lots of glunks and rattles from the body, it seems to be normal after reading different reviews.
My radio stopped working in it (it was the stock one) so I just replaced it with a CD player.
I think the tires on it are stock and they are ugly and very worn out. I need new ones!
This is my first car and I love it! I wish it had an oil pressure gauge on it though. I am paranoid when it comes to oil pressure (don't ask).
General comments?
I love my car, no doubt about it. I paid 2700 dollars and I plan on purchasing another one exactly like it, but a 1992 for spare parts or just to beat on.
The car is quite fast and have found myself going over 100 mph frequently. What can i say? It likes the speed! and so do I... I have only got it to go 110 but I assure you it had plenty of foot room beween the pedal and the floor.
Very high performance and very cheap to run. I go through a lot of gas though. I am always driving it!
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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 | 3.0 V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 10/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 9/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 85500 miles |
| Most recent distance | 94000 miles |
| Previous car | none none |
| Date of Entry | 20th January, 2001 |

