| Year of manufacture | 1989 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.2 4 cylinder Automatic |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) |
9.0 / 10
|
| Distance when acquired | 134000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 135300 miles |
| Previous car | Mercury Topaz |
Summary:
Nice and sweet teenager car!
Faults:
Oxygen sensors.
General Comments:
Good car, looks sharp!!
No problems with it, perfect reliability.
Performance is mediocre, if it was a 2.5 turbo it would be a lot different!
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 31st May, 2001
| Year of manufacture | 1989 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.1 4 cylinder Automatic |
| Performance marks | 4 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 4 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) |
5.3 / 10
|
| Distance when acquired | 189000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 205000 kilometres |
Summary:
Crapbox
Faults:
A hole in the trunk the size of the spare tire.
Gas tank was leaking.
Starter screams at people (literally).
Starter switch not functioning.
Starter line malfunctioned, 100 kilometers from home.
Oil leaks.
Tires slightly out of alignment.
Engine hesitates on acceleration from a dead stop.
General Comments:
This car handles like a cow on skates.
The upholstery is shredded in places and even came loose at the back, making for a rather ugly look.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 25th May, 2001
| Year of manufacture | 1989 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 0 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 0 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 0 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 0 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 0 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) |
0.0 / 10
|
| Distance when acquired | 146750 miles |
| Most recent distance | 146775 miles |
| Previous car | Dodge Shadow |
Summary:
Biggest waste of metal in the United States
Faults:
I can't begin to describe the trouble I have with this car. At this point it won't even move from my driveway. I got it home, parked in my driveway and it hasn't moved since.
General Comments:
Previously I owned a 1990 Dodge Shadow with a standard transmission. I literally had to kill it. It drove through 2 accidents and a fire. A third accident put it to rest.
My 1989 Dodge Shadow, I had hoped, would bring such good fortune. It can't even make it to the grocery store.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 23rd May, 2001
| Year of manufacture | 1989 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.5 L Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) |
9.4 / 10
|
| Distance when acquired | 60000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 63300 miles |
Summary:
A dependable, affordable machine
Faults:
The car still rattles from the front end. I'm not sure where it's coming from!
The oil pressure sensor leaked and had to be replaced.
The muffler rusted off, but don't they all do that eventually?
The lift supports for the trunk had to be replaced with stronger ones.
The radio is starting to go, but it still works.
Gas mileage could be better, but I'm experimenting.
General Comments:
This car is great! It has never, ever left me stranded.
It has absolutely no peeling paint because I actually wash and wax my car!
It has no visible rust.
It is really quick once it warms up.
It can handle on icy and snowy roads like nobody's business.
It's fast. No really, it's fast.
This car, even though it is my first car, is always ready to go. It starts when it's supposed to and is very, very affordable.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 14th May, 2001
This sounds a lot like my car. The rattling may be you're A/C pump. And my radio is doing the same.
| Year of manufacture | 1989 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 5 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 5 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) |
6.0 / 10
|
| Distance when acquired | 174000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 189600 miles |
Summary:
A loud and bumpy ride, but it'll eventually get you to where you're going
Faults:
The clutch finally went out on me a month ago and was definitely a costly repair.
The brakes went out while attempting to stop at the bottom of a hill a week ago.
There is constant rattling which thankfully can be blocked out by a loud stereo.
The heat has never worked for me, which feels real nice this time of year in Iowa.
The A/C, to my knowledge, has never worked.
The inner lenses of the headlights are very dirty, but the headlights cannot be removed, so I am forced to buy new ones.
I carry a long pole in my hatch because the hatch will not stay open by itself.
General Comments:
I absolutely HATE this car and swear that it is possessed by Satan and is out to kill me. I would definitely find a better one if not for the fact that I have no money.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 8th January, 2001