1987 Dodge Diplomat Salon review from North America
"One of the most reliable cars I've had, phenomenal when you consider the mileage."
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The car had a bad battery when I purchased it, which is more the fault of the previous owner than of the car.
General comments?
The car has no problem doing freeway speeds and much faster.
However, every time you depress the accelerator pedal, you can almost hear cash registers ringing up another high-dollar fuel sale. Gas mileage is between 15 and 20, usually closer to 15.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1987 |
| Year of manufacture | 1987 |
| First year of ownership | 2007 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | 5.2 (318) V8, 4 bbl carb Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 499000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 509000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 8th May, 2008 |