1985 Dodge Omni review from North America
"Reliable, fun, economical little car!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
When I first bought this car I changed out the motor with a 500 dollar one with only 74000 km. I did this because there was a knock in the old one and it had a little bit of dipstick blow-by. This new one is running great.
The shifter linkage has come loose twice, but it pops back in without much problem.
The seat upholstery is beginning to rip and tear from old age.
Rear defroster has never worked.
General comments?
This car performs extremely well for having less than 100 horsepower.
It handles well and is very responsive.
Shifter linkage makes the shifting a little bit sloppy, but once you're used to it it is fine.
Body is in extremely good shape. It only has one small rust spot on the drivers door. The previous owner took extremely good care of it and it shows.
Great car!
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1985 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.2L Manual |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 159000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 162000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Hyundai Pony |
| Date of Entry | 18th August, 2004 |