1996 Chrysler Stratus LE review from Finland
"Stylish, well-equipped 4-door sedan with a lot of pickup!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Bent brake rotors, has been cured twice.
This has occurred twice: After long trip at steady speeds, the engine idles roughly or even dies. The problem cures itself in few minutes when driving in a city at lower speeds. Service couldn't replicate or fix the problem.
Noise level is quite high. Especially tire noise which tends to penetrate into the cabin.
Headlights are lousy. I have to use fog-lights quite often when driving in night/rain.
General comments?
The car is quite fast and the automatic transmission works like a dream. Stratus have a lot of pickup when passing.
Steering is sensitive, yet the car can be easily maneuvered in tight parking spaces.
Suspension is more European-like than American-like. It's a nice car for both the city and highway.
Stratus offers a lot of car with all its equipment (air conditioning, automatic transmission, ABS, double airbags to mention few) for an affordable price.
Exterior of the car is very nice. Especially the front facia, is very different from other brands and overall design of the body lines is wonderful.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1996 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.5L V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 91000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 136000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Ford Thunderbird |
| Date of Entry | 9th May, 2001 |