1984 Dodge D150 SE review from North America
"This is a 20 year old gas guzzlin life saver"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Heater fan squeals
Transmission is hard to pull out of park
Loud clunk when put in gear
High - low beam button sticks.
General comments?
This was a one owner truck before I purchased it from the deceased owners wife. I purchased it mainly to have a spare ride when my main one was in the shop- repairs, inspection, etc. I also use it to tow other vehicles on a regular basis and am totally amazed at the power this thing has. It is equipped with a towing package,air shocks and a low temp thermostat and could probably pull a locomotive. I guess I was spoiled from all of the modern rides we have today and forgot how we used to build them. Yes,you have to get used to starting a carb engine in the cold all over again and yes 11 mile to the gallon seems crazy, but it makes me feel like a 16 year old again. Heck I might even be able to talk my wife into going parking in it.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 318 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7/10 |
| Reliability marks | 6/10 |
| Comfort marks | 5/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 2/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 97000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 98000 miles |
| Previous car | Jeep Wrangler |
| Date of Entry | 14th February, 2004 |