1973 Dodge Charger review from North America
"Dependable, comfortable performance and style"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The air conditioner stopped working sometime prior to 170,000 miles.
The brakes, including the front rotors and calipers, needed to be replaced at 175,000 miles.
A rear axle seal needed replacement after 175,000 miles.
The windshield wipers stopped working at 198,000 miles.
The transmission is slow to engage in reverse and sometimes chatters.
General comments?
This car had been heavily abused and neglected before I bought it.
However, after some general maintenance it continued to provide good service up to the present time. My average maintenance cost has been 14 cents per mile.
I really like the paint scheme, and the electric blue body and white vinyl top makes this a very pretty car.
The drive train is very rugged, as indicated by the fact that I have driven over 30,000 miles on a transmission that was damaged before I bought the car.
The car is currently my daily-driven vehicle, and has experienced no break-downs.
Recommended Reviews:
  | Still one of the nicest cars I've ever driven |
| Great Looker, Gas Guzzler, Money Pit &FUN!! |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 1987 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 318 2V Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 9/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 170000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 200637 miles |
| Previous car | Dodge Dart |
| Date of Entry | 20th April, 2002 |