1998 Dodge Avenger ES review from North America
"Not a Viper, but woo hoo, its really close"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Well, the only thing that has gone wrong with this car is the flat tire I got from running over a nail. The car jack that Dodge provided wasn't much help seeing how it snapped before I could get the repaired tire back on. I have been fortunate in way of brakes and rotors. I see a few other people had instances with them, but hopefully I got the luck of the draw this time.
General comments?
I absolutely love this car. I have ridden in new cars and old cars, but the Avenger is in the top 3 cars on my perfect rides list. The sound of the engine is probably my favorite thing about it. As soon as the light turns green and you see how fast the V6 burns down the road, you realize that Dodge hit the nail on the head with this car. The car begs for crazy bends and it sticks to the road like it had been super glued to it. What an amazing machine. Granted, its no Viper. However, its not far behind. Buy a Mustang? No thanks. I'll keep the Avenger and its reasonable insurance, before I break the bank for a second rate car with an astronomical insurance. Plus, with mo-par, fix or repair daily is not even close to being used in the same sentence ever. But Dodge on race day, is a sure bet.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.5 V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9/10 |
| Reliability marks | 8/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 28000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 38000 miles |
| Previous car | Pontiac Grand Am |
| Date of Entry | 18th April, 2003 |