1998 Dodge Avenger Sport review from North America

The brakes squeak really bad for the first quarter mile, but then mysteriously stop. Had the pads replaced, but they still squeak.

When replacing the pads, I also found that the rims were near impossible to take off because they had rusted on.

The speed sensor is off by about 3 miles per hour.

I was trigger happy when test driving the car and quickly found that despite the looks, this is not a race car. The transmission slips when trying to shift at about 5000 rpm, and the acceleration is only average.

The front end is too low. I always try to park back from the curb because the front is already cracked.

The paint on the spoiler and side mirrors is faded. Also, the paint on the center cap of one wheel came off when power washing.

Water gets in the headlight covers and fogs up. The covers are also made of cheap plastic and scratch up easily.

The turning radius is very poor.

I have recently started to hear a winding noise when the air conditioner is on.

The back seat is near impossible to see over and I'm 6 feet tall.

This car is smooth in every meaning of the word.

The engine sounds great at a higher rpm, and the muffler purrs.

It hugs every turn like a formula racer.

The interior is comfortable, and it has a roomy back seat for a sporty car.

The car rides smooth even at speeds over 100 miles per hour.

Other than some cosmetic problems that are usual for a car that is 5 years old and some other minor problems, this is a very solid car.