Starter 150,000Km.
After my divorce was finalized, it was either take the bus for a while or find a cheap car.
I bought this car, which kind of looks like a car not even a grandpa would drive. Even my father jokes around about "the Dodge". This car runs very well and the only problem that's worth mentioning is the transmission sometimes shifts really hard. I've changed the fluid and so far so good.
After driving my friends new car, getting back into the Dodge is like riding a go-cart, but it's reliable, there are no $300-400/mo payments, and it gets me to work, allows me to pick up the kids, and even the A/C still works!
I'd recommend this car if you want something cheap and without the headaches that normally come with an old domestic car.
I agree; a 1995 Dodge Spirit just keeps on ticking (then it would be time to change the oil again). It's not the most stylish car on the road, and it didn't come with too many options, but it's very reliable (especially considering our other experiences with newer Dodge Caravans). It's got adequate power, is good on gas, and I've already challenged the wife's 2005 Corolla to a race even though the Spirit is over 10 years old.
The only problem I've had in 10 years and 140,000 kms. is rebuilding the auto transmission once (at 110,000 kms), and the normal brakes, CV boots, and 1 CV joint when I let the boots get too bad one spring. Way to go, Mr. Iococca!
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