1989 Dodge Daytona ES review from North America
"A very fast and economical car for being a four cylinder"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
When I first bought the car, it only had a little rust on the right rear quarter panel, and under the car.
Driver seat does have a small tear in it.
In 2002 I had to replace both front brake lines and brake pads.
I also had to replace the timing belt.
General comments?
The car handles really well, but I think I'm gonna need new shocks and struts real shortly here.
Me being 6'4" the seats could be a little bit more comfortable, especially on long trips.
For as many miles that are on my car there has been very few problems that I've had with it. Biggest problem being my brakes so far.
Interior of my car is nice. wish I had a few more options on it, e.g. power windows, locks, and etc.
With the manual transmission the car is very economical and very responsive when I touch the gas pedal, even without the turbo.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1989 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.5L non-turbo Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 130000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 150000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 1st April, 2003 |