1989 Dodge Raider review from North America
"The Best I have ever seen in it's class!!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
When I first got it, two weeks later the transmission gears ripped out.
Blew a head-gasket at 185,320 miles.
Had to replace the starter at 125,000 miles.
General comments?
This car is great off road.
The Dodge Raider is very reliable and with good snow tires will go anytime in the winter.
However, I have three children, and the two door version is a little cramped for a family of five.
One of the best cars I have ever owned, and I have owned over 6 cars in ten years.
The bumpers aren't plastic they are actually metal.
Interior holds up extremely well.
The only real problem I have with the Raider is the fact that it is top heavy and any gusts of winds could flip it over quickly.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1989 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.6 Manual |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 128000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 185320 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Crown Victoria |
| Date of Entry | 5th May, 2004 |