1995 Dodge Stratus ES review from North America
"A chilly, but dependable little car."
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The brake master cylinder blew when I slammed on the brakes to avoid hitting an elderly man that ran a red light. $80 to fix the damage.
I hit a deer and suffered minor cosmetic impact damage, but little to no mechanical damage. Tough car! $900 for headlight frame & paint, which insurance covered.
Cooling system is a little too efficient. Heater doesn't put out much heat.
Few electrical gremlins, typical for a 13yr old car with nearly 200k miles.
General comments?
My Stratus handles like a sports car; quite predictable, with a very smooth ride. 100mph feels no different than 50mph. I am from NC and am dating a lady whom lives in central KY. I go to see her quite often, so I've accumulated quite a few miles in a short amount of time. If it continues, I should see 200k with little drama. If only the heater were a little warmer inside the cabin during the cold winter months, I'd call it near-perfect, without hesitation.
What else can I say? I love my car!
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1995 |
| Year of manufacture | 1995 |
| First year of ownership | 2008 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.5 liter V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 166510 miles |
| Most recent distance | 182232 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Monte Carlo |
| Date of Entry | 16th November, 2008 |