Faults:

Required new radiator, previous owner damaged it.

New A/C Expansion valve (US$50) + new charge of R-134a.

New tires, and US$80 of new brake pads.

I don't like the headlights, they lack power.

Gasoline tank inlet isn't compatible with most Mexican gas stations.

Changed ATF to Mopar ATF+3, with filter (required service for ALL vehicles with 41TE transmission).

Starter solenoid clicks sometimes... needs repair.

General Comments:

An excellent performer and daily driver, the Stratus is very comfortable, with an excellent handling, excellent interior space (I'm 6 feet 6 inches tall), great looks and very inexpensive parts and labor on it's scheduled maintenance and repairs. The engine is okay with OK acceleration, but fantastic cruise speed, the transmission does mind reading or something because it gets the exact gear every time.

Gas Mileage is about one peso per kilometer which compares to the 2005 Ford Kia (subcompact). Love this car.

Faults:

The fuel gauge got stuck at 1/4 of the tank capacity, I ran out of fuel twice because the fuel lecture was wrong.

General Comments:

This was a great car, I never had any mechanical problems, it runs nice, only the seats and suspension could be better, the interior clothing feels cheap and ugly, still we feel that we got a lot of car for the money, it was only $15,500 bucks. The brakes felt a bit weak, but they were enough to brake safely.

I sold it because I want to buy a new Stratus 2002, I like the new design over the old model, the fuel gauge failure was disappointing, but it was a great car overall.