1986 Dodge Daytona Turbo Z C/S review from North America
"A fun, sporty, well-handling 80's Dodge"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The transmission was replaced the day I bought the car, due to a leaking seal emptying all tranny fluid out of the car (which the previous owner neglected to tell me about).
Half-shaft sheared the splines out of the intermediate shaft (new one on me, usually the shaft just breaks) due to hard launches with boost turned up to 14 psi.
Head gasket replaced at 105,000 miles for preventative maintenance.
General comments?
I have always wanted one of these cars ever since I was a kid and since I found one, I have not been disappointed. The car is not fast, but reasonably quick and very fun to drive. C/S handling package makes a big difference on the twisties. A-525 transmission is OK, with typical 80's notchy feel.
Interior is VERY comfortable, esp. with the enthusiast's driver's seat. T-tops add to driving experience with an open top feel.
Engine is responsive although it suffers from severe turbo lag (3500 rpm before you can feel the boost). Average MPG is just a bit over 30 MPG!!! Outstanding for a 22 year old car with the stock drive train.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1986 |
| Year of manufacture | 1986 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.2 turbo Manual |
| Performance marks | 5 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 6 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 100261 miles |
| Most recent distance | 124365 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Monte Carlo |
| Date of Entry | 10th July, 2008 |