1993 Dodge Shadow 4 door sedan review from North America
"A perfect commuter car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I had to replace the transmission after about 70,000 miles, but that was due to rough shifting, not car problems.
Had to replace brakes at 90,000.
Mild electrical problems due with amateur aftermarket speaker installation.
General comments?
This is my first car, and it has been an absolutely wonderful starter car. Aside from some peeling paint from 9 years in the South Texas sun, it still looks pretty good.
It is wonderfly fuel efficient. I make about a 15 mile commute (Each way) every day, and I only have to fill up twice a month.
It has good acceleration and speed for a small engine.
It corners like a dream at marginally unsafe speeds, and takes everything I throw at it as a beginner driver and comes back for a second round.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1993 |
| First year of ownership | 1996 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.4 litre Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 50000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 95000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 4th January, 2003 |