1979 Dodge Diplomat Wagon review from North America
"A humble looking monster with a touch of class"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
When I first got the wagon, it had the original electrical engine parts, i.e. spark plug wires, coil, distributor cap. These of course gave horrible performance.
The valve springs were too short for such a big engine resulting in poor acceleration.
The roof lining tends to sag after the rain.
General comments?
After a 5 minute warm-up this car hits 0-60 m.p.h. in just over 6 seconds, and a top speed just under 130 m.p.h.
360 cubic inch V-8, need I say more?
Wonderful smooth brakes.
Serious under-steer in sharp turns, but a very stable car.
Cool growling engine note.
Comfortable leather seats.
Beautiful styling with lots of chrome in a Cadillac sort of way.
Big, sturdy front and rear bumpers.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 360 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 10/10 |
| Reliability marks | 9/10 |
| Comfort marks | 10/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 97000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 123000 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet C20 |
| Date of Entry | 11th April, 2004 |