2004 Dodge Stratus R/T Coupe review from North America
"Sporty reliable 6 cylinder inexpensive coupe"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Nothing whatsoever. I installed a cold air intake, and a performance exhaust system that tripped the check engine light to go off. I resett the computer, and that was the end of that. No other mechanical, or technical problems whatsoever.
General comments?
Very sporty.
Handles tightly and excellently.
Engine/Transmission really only has a lot of top end power. Off the line the car is a bit sluggish with the automatic transmission. Once it gets going you can stretch it out all the way up to 140 M.P.H.
The manual transmission is a lot more powerful and faster than the automatic. If you can drive a manual transmission, I would highly recommend you get this car in a manual transmission. You'll notice a ton of difference in performance. The 5 speed makes the car feel like you are driving a Camaro Z28, or a Mustang GT. It's amazing just what a manual transmission can do to a car.
Overall a nice car that is sporty, handles well, and is mechanically sound from my experience.
Cons:
The car is a bit too heavy, and could use a turbocharger, or a supercharger to pull it faster. The heaviness makes the car sometimes appear to be sluggish.
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| The Dodge Stratus RT coupe is exciting, but yet practical |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 2004 |
| Year of manufacture | 2003 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.0 Liter V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 1 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 5000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 30000 miles |
| Previous car | Jeep Cherokee |
| Date of Entry | 2nd October, 2009 |