1989 Dodge Daytona ES review from North America
"An Undiscovered Powerhouse"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Radiator cracked the day after I purchased the car.
A/C Compressor had to be replaced.
Vacuum leak on Turbo (fixed)
Timing Belt broke (no damage done to engine)
Needs new struts for hatchback (doesn't stay up)
Power window on driver side door had to be fixed.
General comments?
Its definately a sleeper... No one expects this thing to be as quick as it is. Even with the automatic, as long as you have the turbo you can still beat a mustang or v-6 camaro without them knowing what hit them... For one thing, you have a 3 speed transmission which may not sound like a good thing off hand, but it is! You can easily pull 50 mph in first gear with this transmission and can take many a car in a quick drag race. Also the seats are extremely comfortable and feels like your sitting in a lazy boy recliner. It IS hard to see over the front of the hood (especially with the turbo bulge) but you get used to it. The gas consumption is not horrible being a turbo I get about 18-20 mpg in the city. I'm 17 and this is my first car and I love it! I never want to get rid of it.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model Year | 1989 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.2 turbo Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 6/10 |
| Comfort marks | 10/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 75000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 80500 miles |
| Date of Entry | 24th January, 2006 |