1974 Dodge Dart Custom review from North America
"Never has a car given me so much for so little in return"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The idler arm was severely worn when I bought the car, causing the right front wheel to wobble a bit at high speed. It cost $35 to fix.
The oil pressure light didn't work. I installed a $15 oil pressure to fix that.
The muffler, "fell off" soon after I bought the car. I replaced it with a $20 glass pack.
The trunk lock had broken and the previous owner pried the trunk open so now it doesn't close right and it has to be opened with a screwdriver.
General comments?
The car handles well considering the fact that it has no anti-sway bar.
Except for two flat tires this car has NEVER let me down. It will start even on the coldest mornings (not very easily, though).
With the optional lower gearing the car accelerates surprisingly quick.
The lower gearing actually limits top speed (it sound like it is going to blow up at around 80mph) and the noise it makes at 65 may make long trips unbearable for some people (personally, I like the noise).
The front seat is very comfortable while the back seat is rather uncomfortable.
There is very little weight on the rear end making this car VERY dangerous in the snow. I find very hard to get moving in the snow and even when it is moving it does not want to go straight. It is also very hard to stop in the snow without power brakes!
This car could probably make it to hell and back if you wanted it to. (It looks like it has already been there!.
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| A Good, Solid Car For Its Time |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1974 |
| Year of manufacture | 1973 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 225 slant 6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 243000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 247000 miles |
| Previous car | Dodge 600 |
| Date of Entry | 20th January, 2005 |