1979 Dodge Diplomat Wagon review from North America
"An excellent car that offers comfort and acceleration"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The driver's side window ceased functioning in the fall of 2002.
General comments?
The seats are extremely comfortable in the Diplomat. Interior quality is impressive.
The acceleration of the car is rather good with the 318, although it is a little slow in the winter since it's carburetted.
This car is a massive commanding yacht, but it steers much easier than the Legacy (Subaru) I drove or the Outback (Subaru) I own.
This is an excellent car and its only downfall is its lack of all wheel drive.
The car does experience vibrations at highway speeds.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1979 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 318 V8 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 79000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 83000 miles |
| Previous car | Subaru Legacy |
| Date of Entry | 10th January, 2004 |