1996 Dodge Stratus review from North America
"A great car at a great price!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The head gasket began leaking after the standard warranty expired. Luckily, in Canada, there is a semi-secret warranty on head gaskets so it only cost me $50 for the repair.
At times the air conditioning has a fishy smell, but usually goes away after a few minutes.
I wish there was a little more sound-proofing to reduce the road noise.
General comments?
I have been very impressed by the performance and great economy with the 2.4 litre engine.
I am over 6'2" and find the front and back seats to be comfortable.
I just replaced the original tires at 115,000 kilometers, not for lack of tread, but to improve the ride.
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| Would be very good car without electrical gremlins! |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1996 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.4 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 42000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 115000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Ford LTD |
| Date of Entry | 18th November, 2003 |