1979 Dodge Aspen Wagon review from North America
"Function over form"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The air intake hose has fallen apart. The oil pan gasket and the rear main seal needed to be replaced at 91,000 miles.
General comments?
I have not owned too many cars in my life. However, the Dodge Aspen has got to be one of the best kept secrets out there in used cars! I was pleasantly surprised to find the seats and the ride to be extremely comfortable. This car glides over most road imperfections with ease and handles very well. Very cold air conditioning and the cars' ability to dampen road noise, contribute further to driver comfort. The 110 horsepower engine is adequate, but not fast by any stretch. The key here is reliability, and the Aspen does not disappoint.
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| Great workhorse of a car |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1979 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 225 2 BARREL Automatic |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 87000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 92000 miles |
| Previous car | Oldsmobile Cutlass |
| Date of Entry | 6th August, 2003 |