1991 Dodge Spirit R/T review from North America
"Very fun, very fast, and a good car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
At 46,000 miles the carrier shaft universal joint failed- cheap repair.
The head gasket has leaked coolant slightly for quite some time, but the leak is getting worse- I will need to replace it soon.
General comments?
I cannot describe to you how fast this car is. In a straight line, it will out accelerate all, but a VERY few cars.
Fuel economy is outstanding! 224 horsepower and I get 28.5 mpg on the highway and 22 in the city in a mid-sized sedan.
Cornering is really good. It's right up there with a sports sedan.
This car is very comfortable with lots of room. I am 6' 5" and long trips are pleasant.
The temperature control is my only complaint. It is very difficult to keep the interior a consistent temperature.
This car is very reliable. It is important that the engine is serviced strictly to factory specifications. If not, there will be timing belt problems. Luckily, if the timing belt breaks or slips, no engine damage will occur with this particular engine.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model Year | 1991 |
| First year of ownership | 1997 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.2 DOHC turbo Manual |
| Performance marks | 9/10 |
| Reliability marks | 7/10 |
| Comfort marks | 9/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 26000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 78000 miles |
| Previous car | Plymouth Fury |
| Date of Entry | 8th March, 2005 |