1995 Dodge Stratus Base review from North America
"A great bargain, for the base, if you don't want all the extras"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The AC compressor has been the only major repair. This was replaced at 40000 miles at a non dealer mechanic. $300, including parts and labor.
With the manual transaxle, the "roll pin" that connects the shift linkage to the transaxle broke around 135000 miles. $2 parts, my labor to insert, 5 minutes.
Effected recalls: PCM and lower steering arms.
General comments?
I do treat the car well. Oil, Mobil 1 only. Air filter, K&N. Plugs, Bosch platinum 4+ (100000 miles per set). Full detailing twice per year, my labor, Maguires for supplies. We've spent some time on improvements in stereo, base was good (65W X 4 + 200W sub RMS is better) and wheels (16X6.5 Konig Monsoons vs 14X6 steel stock). On cross country highway trips (the car was manufactured Aug 1995, 96 model) it averages 40 mgp. Around town, upper 20's, depending on how heavy the foot.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 1997 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 SOHC Manual |
| Performance marks | 9/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 34000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 150000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Escort |
| Date of Entry | 9th May, 2003 |