1989 Dodge Daytona Shelby Turbo review from North America
"Consistently solid performer, sharp looks and inexpensive to maintain. 144,000 miles and counting"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Replaced head gasket seal at 120K miles.
Replaced the turbo unit at 120K miles along with the head gasket seal.
Replaced wear and tear items such as brakes, struts, shocks and bearings. Replaced front CV boots and joints at 110K miles. Replaced exhaust system with high performance 2.5in stainless steel system.
When new the car overheated frequently but was fixed with a new radiator and thermostat. Replaced the 12 year old radiator and thermostat 2 months ago for $240.
Otherwise a few minor warranty repairs but nothing big. Overall its been quite economical to own with no major problems and gets geat gas mileage for such a fast car.
General comments?
This was my first new car when I was 19 and I have been the only owner. This car has been my favorite car over the years and still blows away most new sports cars of similar size and gets lots of looks, especially after the repaint.
The leather power enthusiast drivers seat is the best seat I have ever sat in. Its got an adjustable lumbar air bladder that makes long trips very comfortable.
It gets 35mpg on the highway and about 27 in town, amazing for an engine that feels so powerful and has over 140K miles on it.
This is not my primary car, I drive a 1997 Dodge Ram 4x4 but I drive the Daytona all summer and love every minute of it.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1989 |
| First year of ownership | 1989 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.2L turbo-II Manual |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 4 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 120 miles |
| Most recent distance | 144500 miles |
| Date of Entry | 20th July, 2001 |