1986 Dodge 600 Convertible review from North America
"A pain in the neck with all the little problems, but this car is too lovable to get rid of"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Anything that is plastic/rubber is broken. Weather strips are cracked and shot. Any hoses that are rubber have cracked/broke.
Electrics are temper-=mental (example: sometimes blinkers don't work, back-up lights sometimes don't work, etc.).
I've had 6 different problems with coolant leaking.
Doesn't drive as well in the cold/snow.
Cannot park this car on a hill, or else the transmission gets stuck (you can start the car, but you are not getting out of park).
Paint is old, some rust spots.
General comments?
Car drives fantastic when it's over 65 degrees out. When it's colder than that it drives a little worse, not bad, but it is just not the same.
It's a convertible!
Things you would not think would work, do. Like the cigarette lighter, convertible/window motor, air conditioner/heater, and defrosters all work perfectly.
Pretty good gas mileage.
Interior is in perfect shape, and it is beautiful. Plus the front seats are insanely comfy. The back seats are also comfy however they don't have that much room to move around.
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| Cheap but unreliable |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Model year | 1986 |
| Year of manufacture | 1985 |
| First year of ownership | 2007 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.2L Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 5 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 137000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 143000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Escort |
| Date of Entry | 15th September, 2008 |