1997 Dodge Stratus review from North America
"A beautiful piece of machinery"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Recently the suspension makes a slight clicking noise on moderate bumps.
The power steering has begun to stick slightly on extreme turns.
General comments?
The car is amazingly comfortable to sit in for long periods of time.
I love this car. I have absolutely no complaints. I highly recommend the Stratus to anybody. It has a highly modifiable interior, which looks great and is very spacious.
It handles very well for a sedan.
The ride is very smooth, even after 140k miles.
It has never once had anything completely crap out under the hood. The only item I've had to replace since purchasing it was the brakes. Everything else is the original off the assembly line.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.4L SOHC 4 cylinder Automatic |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 130000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 143095 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Crown Victoria |
| Date of Entry | 18th March, 2003 |