1994 Dodge Shadow Base review from North America
"Would be a great first car for anybody"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The fuel pump needed to be replaced at about 60,000 miles.
The suspension needed to be replaced (because of rough driving conditions) at about 80,000 miles.
I replaced the brake pads once.
General comments?
This car was very good to me. I bought it for $8000 when it was 4 years old, and didn't have to put more than $1200 into it for repairs.
The Shadow had very good gas mileage--about 30 mpg on the highway; about 26 mpg in the city.
It had a hatchback, so I could fit a bike or a large television into it with ease.
The only thing I didn't like about the car was that it ate oil.
It was a comfortable car, and the seats were very durable.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 4 cylinder Automatic |
| Performance marks | 5/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 46900 miles |
| Most recent distance | 99850 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Fairmont |
| Date of Entry | 20th February, 2004 |