1997 Dodge Stratus ES review from North America

Starter went bad at 95,000 miles cost ($ 150.00)

Head gasket blew 98,000miles cost ($720.00)

Motor Mounts cost ($500.00)

O2 sensors went at 140,000miles cost ($ 250.00)

A/c compressor went at 147,000 miles cost ($350.00)

A/c dryer and valve cost ($400.00)

A/c High preassure switch cost ($200.00)

Oil High Preassure switch leak cost ($130.00)

Oil pan gasket leak at 153,000 miles costing me ($320.00)

Transmission front pump seal was leaking from the inside and needed a new torque converter costing me (750.00)

Timing belt, thermostat, and water pump done twice costing me ($750.00)

catalac converter ($130.00)

EGR valve went bad at 155,000 miles (240.00)

The car is very nice to drive although with the mentioned problems listed above. My parents helped me purchase the car because it was cheap and I'm a student and I needed a car to get around. The car does have a lot of mechanical problems, but the car has never really left me stranded only once and that's when the thermostat went bad causing my car to overheat and damage my waterpump. The car cranks up everytime in the morning and gets me to work and back so I guess I can't really complain to much. The person who had the car before me did not maintain the car to well so I was stuck with the problems no wonder they got rid of it. They installed a new battery in the car for free when I purchased it and its been five years and the battery is still going strong. The trunk space and the inside interior is very roomy for a large family and its great on gas and long trips. I would not purchase another dodge due to the fact that I have spent a little over 5,000 dollars in repairs and its just not worth it I could have purchased a new car with that money. Right now I'm deciding if I am going to drive the car until it dies or see if I can get another year or two out of the car because I don't believe in car payments at this point. Next time I will purchase a Toyota or a Honda!