2005 Dodge Magnum SE review from North America
"The return of the American RWD Sedan"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The car is still pretty new and has been so far so good. I did have a little idiosyncracy with the rear wiper, where it stopped working and the button was hot (!). It hasn't duplicated yet. When cold, the power steering is very stiff.
General comments?
All around, I am quite impressed. I have been waiting so long to get a RWD sedan and this one did not disappoint. Even though it is a company vehicle, hence the 2.7 liter engine, it is quite impressive in base trim. The power is adequate, better than minivans and SUVs, if not blinding. The traction control is really top-shelf. I had trouble fishtailing it in the snow, even around turns. When I disabled the TC, it was all over the place. Now we need GM and Ford to start making RWD V-8s again!
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 2005 |
| Year of manufacture | 2004 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.7L 190 H.P. Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 9500 miles |
| Previous car | Dodge Intrepid |
| Date of Entry | 24th January, 2005 |