1979 Dodge Aspen review from North America
"Great workhorse of a car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
When purchased the car needed ten years of maintenance work including hoses, belts, oil change, and transmission rebuild. Otherwise the car was perfect.
General comments?
This has been the most dependable and durable car I have ever had. The large back seat is great for comfort or moving boxes even furniture. The engine is durable and most mechanics have told me it can run well into the 300K before needing major work, which I believe. The body rusts a bit easily especially now at 20 some years old, but structurally its great. Rear wheel drive is good for speed, but on ice can be challenging.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1979 |
| First year of ownership | 1987 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | Slant 6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 30000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 134568 miles |
| Date of Entry | 28th July, 2003 |