1978 Dodge D100 Explorer review from North America
"Good vehicle that will run for years and years"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Replaced fuel pump at 85,000 (was original).
Replaced plug wires & distributor at 85,000 (was also original).
Fuel Gauge does not work, was in that condition when purchased.
Rust on wheel wells.
General comments?
This vehicle's issues in my case all seem to have stemmed from previous owner neglect. Most of the offending parts were original making them 27 years old!
It seems to have all the power you need and then some.
Has mid range gas mileage ranging from 12-15 depending on driving conditions and load. I also had a utility box put on in place of the bed and it seems to have effected the gas mileage significantly which is to be expected.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1978 |
| Year of manufacture | 1978 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | V8 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 6 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 82500 miles |
| Most recent distance | 86750 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet C1500 |
| Date of Entry | 21st November, 2005 |