1970 Dodge Challenger Convertable review from North America
"Subtle as an F-15"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Top needed replaced in 1978. and should be replaced every five years or so.
Headlight switch not heavy duty enough for halogen headlights. Had to install relays for headlights.
General comments?
The 340 was probably the perfect engine for this car. I test drove a big block Challenger before buying the 340, and while the neck snapping power of a 440 is great, they do not corner anything like a 340.
By todays standard the brakes are unacceptable. Any car that can top 140 MPH should never been let out of the factory with manual drums on all four wheels.
The factory 4 speed was indestructible, and the Pistol Grip shifter was great.
Nothing like taking the convertible out to the coast road on a warm summer night. Most fun car I ever owned.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1970 |
| Year of manufacture | 1969 |
| First year of ownership | 1973 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 1999 |
| Engine and transmission | 340 Manual |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 50000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 120000 miles |
| Previous car | Dodge Coronet |
| Date of Entry | 10th March, 2006 |