1988 Dodge Diplomat Salon AHB Police review from North America
"Last of the great Mopar squads"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
When I got it I never even had it checked out mechanically, I just looked under the hood and at the body, realized it needed a paint job, and said yes.
Since then, it has needed:
New:
Main rear oil seal (leaking)
Freeze plugs (weeping)
Water pump (leaking, toast)
Timing chain (two inches of slack)
Front brake rotors
Front brake calipers
Pinion seal (leaking)
Emergency brake cable replaced.
Headliner (sagging)
R&R motor and:
Clean motor (layers of oil and grime)
Valve job
Cylinder heads resurfaced (leaking)
Carb adjust (thermostatic spring)
Rear brake drums resurfaced
Paint job
Current problems:
Rear view mirror fungus
Driver's side door hinge that must be lubed with motor every few months
Some slightly sloppy trim fitting
Light rattles
General comments?
A great and underrated automobile. Dependable motor, tough, durable, reliable, comfortable, powerful, utilitarian, classic. Great seats. Great lines. Smooth, firm and comfortable ride.
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| Comfortable car with bad gas mileage |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 5.2L 318 cid Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7/10 |
| Reliability marks | 9/10 |
| Comfort marks | 10/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 49000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 55000 miles |
| Previous car | Dodge Diplomat |
| Date of Entry | 23rd July, 2004 |