2002 Dodge Stratus RT review from North America
"It's a wonderful car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Nothing significant has gone wrong with the car.
The shade for the sunroof has come of the track.
The front brakes rotors have beome pitted long before the brake pads have worn out.
General comments?
I LOVE THIS CAR! I have the 2.7 with the Autostick transmission, leather seats, etc. It is the first automatic I have ever owned, but I can't say enough about the tranny. In manual mode I can shift it quicker than I can a 5-speed, and I find I rarely drive it in automatic mode. The engine is smooth with decent power, though it could be torqueyer. The chassis is good, better than I expected, and the car is really fun to drive fast on twisty roads. Its not a sports car, not even a sports sedan really, but as a good, reliable everyday car that fun to take out and thrash on the weekends, it can't be beat.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 2002 |
| Year of manufacture | 2002 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.7 Semi-Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 3 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 32000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 46000 miles |
| Previous car | Volkswagen Passat |
| Date of Entry | 14th October, 2005 |