2005 Dodge Magnum SXT review from North America
"It's affordable and great to drive"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The multifunction switch has a bug with the wipers, but I doesn't bother me enough to take it in to be replaced.
Tires rotated...
Oil changes...
No repairs.
General comments?
The car rides like a dream. The performance is great for the size of the car. When you throw it into a nice tight corner you can feel the car roll onto the side of the tires, it could use low-profiles. 3.5L has lot's of power for everyday use, and it would be a terror in a smaller car (love the engine), but it lacks when you have four people and are trying to highway pass uphill. The mileage could be better, but is always a dog fight between a level of fuel efficiency and power, I prefer power (not enough to buy a Hemi). The ESP computer is great, combined with the traction control it's hard to get stuck in the snow (I live in northern Canada). Some people complain about some obstructions of view, but I don't have anything to complain about except the tiny rear window. You can fit anything under six feet long in the back, unless it is over 24" tall (the back cargo area is a little small). I don't like driving cars for more than a year, but this car has grown on me and I don't want to get rid of it. Chrysler/Dodge did a great job with these cars and it will be hard to follow up.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 2005 |
| Year of manufacture | 2005 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.5L V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 8000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 35000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Blazer |
| Date of Entry | 5th December, 2006 |