1978 Dodge D150 Powerwagon review from North America
"A high powered mud loving truck"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
A lot has gone wrong. First it needed new plugs and wires, then it needed a new carburetor and master brake cylinder, and all new brakes.
Then it needed a new exhaust a new windsheild and also a rear main replaced and a new radiator.
It still leaks transmission fluid if you let it sit for a while. I put new tires on it and that was about it.
A lot has gone wrong, but I only paid $300 for it anyways.
General comments?
Even though I have had a lot of problems with it, its the best truck ever.
Very powerful truck goes through mud like a hot knife and butter.
Very comfortable for me, 6,3 300lbs.
Easy car to work on a good learner car.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1978 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 318 V8 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 6 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 28000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 33000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Aerostar |
| Date of Entry | 21st April, 2003 |