1997 Dodge Stratus Base review from North America
"Excellent value!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Nothing.
General comments?
I have owned a Mercedes, Honda, Volvo and Volkswagen, and of all of them, I would say my 1997 Dodge Stratus has given me the most pleasure and satisfaction.
It's damn nice looking, reliable, comfortable, a great highway car, economical, and just plain fun to drive.
I am lucky to own a 2.0L automatic (not available in the states) that's very peppy - especially between 60 and 90 mph - and is great on gas. The car is extremely stable (in snow and on dry pavement), comparing very highly to my former 1991 Honda Accord, and it has a similar feel to it. I also like what Fodge did to make former owners of Japanese cars feel at home. Virtually all controls are similar and in similar locations.
On the whole, this car is terrific, and I congratulate Chrysler for this product. The only trouble is that we can't get 2001 Stratus models here in Canada!
Mike Are.
Ottawa, Canada
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0L Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 60000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 75000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Honda Accord |
| Date of Entry | 1st February, 2001 |