1990 Dodge Daytona Hatchback review from North America
"The finest compact car I've ever owned, won't trade or sell for any reason"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Timing Belt wore out at 85,000 miles and was replaced along with water pump.
Fuel Pressure Regulator was replaced at 85,000 miles along with Fuel Pump.
Orginal Half Shafts (both) replaced at 115,000 miles. Only one was going bad, but replaced both to be safe.
Seats are just starting to show wear, to be redone soon.
Replaced Front Springs and Struts at 120000...standard maintenance.
General comments?
If there is such a thing as a Car God, then surely he had a hand in building this machine.
As quick today, if not quicker than the day she was built, and sips gas at the rate of 28mpg on open road, and 25 mpg in the city.
Does not smoke or leak oil which very untypical for this engine (V-6 3.0L) I have learned.
All replacement parts were manufacture (Mo-Par) dealer parts, no after market parts.
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  | Style, Speed, and Economy |
| Nice as marble, tough as bricks, slow as mud |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model Year | 1991 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.0L Automatic |
| Performance marks | 10/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 9/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 75000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 126000 miles |
| Previous car | Pontiac Bonneville |
| Date of Entry | 26th August, 2005 |