1987 Dodge Colt DL Hatchback review from North America
"Tough but flimsy"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
New clutch at 125,000 miles.
Totaled in a crash shortly after.
General comments?
This car did everything well! Comfortable, great handling, cheap to run; BUT the body's a bit flimsy; someone hit me head on in a Caravan at less than 20 MPH (on 5" of snow) and the Colt was totaled; the Caravan was barely dented.
I might still be driving it otherwise. Then again, that thin metal might have rusted.
Note; this car was made by Mitsubishi, not Chrysler.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1987 |
| First year of ownership | 1995 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 1997 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6 carb Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 100000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 125000 miles |
| Previous car | Mercury Topaz |
| Date of Entry | 14th July, 2001 |