1989 Dodge Raider review from North America
"I wouldn't drive anything else - a great rig!!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I had to get new shocks when I first got it.
The water pump was replaced at 175,000 miles.
My incline-o-meter leaked down into my dash and I had to replace the defrost cable.
The fan belt was replaced at 150,000 miles.
General comments?
I hit a deer going 80 MPH in my Raider and it only made a dent in my front bumper. I have been rear ended and have hit a couple other things, and not a scratch. Tough enough for any situation.
The Raider is an awesome rally truck, the 4 wheel drive works excellently.
This rig has lots of power and I have no problems accelerating or going up hills. The only problem is you have to slow down for those corners - a bit tipsy, a very minor inconvenience.
Definitely not made to haul a bunch of people - 4 people barely fit in there and they usually have a heck of a time trying to get into the back seat.
I love my Raider! My next car is either going to be another Raider or the 4 door Montero.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.0 V6 Manual |
| Performance marks | 10/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 130000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 185000 miles |
| Previous car | Mercedes-Benz E-Class |
| Date of Entry | 24th January, 2002 |