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weesel69 All-Star Author Ohio Posts:965 Points:87,115 Joined:May 2007	Message Posted: Jul 31, 2007 12:32:04 AM Ignore weesel69 Report Abuse quailty?

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Livoniaman1961 Rookie Author Detroit Posts:16 Points:3,780 Joined:Aug 2011	Message Posted: Mar 6, 2013 4:06:55 PM Ignore Livoniaman1961 Report Abuse When Chrysler start building cars that last and not fall apart after 36 months, then I would consider one. They still have quality issues as far as I'm concerned.
djp071158 All-Star Author Detroit Posts:648 Points:289,000 Joined:May 2012	Message Posted: Jan 21, 2013 4:31:18 AM Ignore djp071158 Report Abuse Had 120k on my first and 150k on my 2nd. Turned 120k Saturday, and am aiming for 175-200k on this one. I do hope they come out with a Challenger convertible. SWEET!!!! That would make me sell by current Dodge "a little earlier".
noblegiant Champion Author Philadelphia Posts:2,045 Points:938,970 Joined:Nov 2007	Message Posted: Aug 1, 2012 1:22:46 AM Ignore noblegiant Report Abuse I Like The Body Styles But Don't Trust Anything Else!!
flatcreek Champion Author Missouri Posts:3,504 Points:630,925 Joined:Jul 2006	Message Posted: Jul 6, 2012 3:03:57 PM Ignore flatcreek Report Abuse Many reasons. Not the least of which is that I never have to experience an overwhelming feeling of guilt when I look at an American flag.
Dodge9 Champion Author Virginia Posts:1,030 Points:173,310 Joined:Feb 2008	Message Posted: Apr 3, 2012 7:17:53 PM Ignore Dodge9 Report Abuse Looks, Quality, Great Cars.
Hemond Champion Author Providence Posts:8,147 Points:133,145 Joined:Oct 2006	Message Posted: Mar 17, 2012 4:30:42 PM Ignore Hemond Report Abuse ::::Never again! Bought Quad Ram w/ 5.7 Hemi in May '04. Took it back week later telling them I heard a "tick" when @ idle. Mechs always said they couldn't find anything. Enroute back to NC from LA, valve spring broke knocking out cyl #7 @ only 62K. Of course Dodge wouldn't cover so $2500 out of pocket later the "tick" was gone. Mopar crap!::: My 1st Corolla did the same thing. Valve spring broke, Toyota must be crap too...
Mortarpsg Sophomore Author Charlotte Posts:226 Points:301,230 Joined:Jul 2005	Message Posted: Mar 17, 2012 2:27:23 PM Ignore Mortarpsg Report Abuse Never again! Bought Quad Ram w/ 5.7 Hemi in May '04. Took it back week later telling them I heard a "tick" when @ idle. Mechs always said they couldn't find anything. Enroute back to NC from LA, valve spring broke knocking out cyl #7 @ only 62K. Of course Dodge wouldn't cover so $2500 out of pocket later the "tick" was gone. Mopar crap!
steaminmad Rookie Author Detroit Posts:19 Points:5,635 Joined:Apr 2005	Message Posted: Feb 15, 2012 9:51:14 AM Ignore steaminmad Report Abuse Pride in America
wilcorp1 Champion Author Edmonton Posts:2,116 Points:42,010 Joined:Feb 2003	Message Posted: Feb 28, 2011 1:12:14 PM Ignore wilcorp1 Report Abuse wouldn't look at a Chrysler.
Hemond Champion Author Providence Posts:8,147 Points:133,145 Joined:Oct 2006	Message Posted: Jan 11, 2011 6:29:12 PM Ignore Hemond Report Abuse <<<I bought my Charger SRT8 because it is fast and handles great. >>> . . Don't forget good looks. When you look in the dictionary under TESTOSTERONE, it says 'see Dodge Charger'. . Is it any wonder why many of the state police use Chargers? As soon as a perp sees a statie pull alongside in a Charger, he cowers in terror and surrenders. Ever see a statie cruising in a Honda?
SRT8TX Champion Author Dallas Posts:16,370 Points:872,385 Joined:Nov 2010	Message Posted: Jan 10, 2011 9:14:52 PM Ignore SRT8TX Report Abuse I bought my Charger SRT8 because it is fast and handles great.
JoeTheGuyInRI Veteran Author Rhode Island Posts:413 Points:63,340 Joined:Jul 2005	Message Posted: Mar 16, 2010 9:37:39 PM Ignore JoeTheGuyInRI Report Abuse If you like it enough, why not?
nb52 Champion Author Grand Rapids Posts:7,760 Points:1,542,850 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Dec 31, 2009 6:46:54 AM Ignore nb52 Report Abuse We have one Dodge and one Chrysler. The transmissions had to be replaced at about 100,000, but other than that, fine machines.
geezer Champion Author Albany Posts:21,302 Points:3,067,820 Joined:Apr 2003	Message Posted: Nov 8, 2009 12:24:39 AM Ignore geezer Report Abuse Our 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan just turned 10,000 miles. So far, nothing has gone wrong, and it's been a joy to drive.
maddog57 Champion Author Winston-Salem Posts:137,536 Points:2,663,750 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Oct 27, 2009 7:06:35 PM Ignore maddog57 Report Abuse We had a 2001 Plymouth Voyager that we put 160,000 miles on before the torque converter died in March, we turned around and got a 2008 Dodge Caravan. We looked at Honda and Toyota vans but the Dodge seemed to be the best of the group.
doonieb Champion Author Greensboro Posts:33,825 Points:676,485 Joined:Sep 2009	Message Posted: Oct 26, 2009 6:55:44 PM Ignore doonieb Report Abuse Self abuse.
IgotGasFL Rookie Author Miami Posts:95 Points:18,405 Joined:Jun 2009	Message Posted: Jul 20, 2009 4:06:20 PM Ignore IgotGasFL Report Abuse dodge full size van not too many problems 10years, but front brakes every three years once rear. still keeping to over 100,000 miles oil every 5,000
Sneakers55 Champion Author Houston Posts:51,247 Points:2,139,925 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: May 14, 2009 5:54:31 PM Ignore Sneakers55 Report Abuse SE3.5 wrote: >lifetime engine/transmission warranty? I'd rather have a vehicle where you didn't need to use the warranty, but that's something that's so far been beyond the reach of Mopar.
btc1 Champion Author Lexington Posts:17,748 Points:792,080 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: Apr 5, 2009 12:52:25 PM Ignore btc1 Report Abuse wilcorp1, my experience is quite the opposite of your friends (I see it is not your actual) experience. I have two Grand Cherokees a 2004 and a 1995. They are great dependable cars. I also have a 1995 Cherokee Sport with over 250,000 miles. It is the most fun to drive! No problem with Jeep here. You can pick up many '90's Jeeps for less than $2500 and get a very dependable vehicle. [Edited by: btc1 at 4/5/2009 12:53:32 PM EST]
geezer Champion Author Albany Posts:21,302 Points:3,067,820 Joined:Apr 2003	Message Posted: Mar 12, 2009 7:43:53 AM Ignore geezer Report Abuse I just bought one.
wilcorp1 Champion Author Edmonton Posts:2,116 Points:42,010 Joined:Feb 2003	Message Posted: Mar 11, 2009 4:55:34 PM Ignore wilcorp1 Report Abuse I wouldn't buy a Dodge cause the depreciation value is horrible, quality is horrible and when I think of the Jeep line and why people purchase them they go for the looks and not the reliability and value. Case in point my wife's cousin and some friend's of mine -the cousin thought of purchasing a Liberty becasue it was a "Jeep" and it looked cool! -Friend1 bought one because "it would be cool" and it would haul her camping gear (she has never went camping, she likes resorts and four star hotels). -Friend2 bought one but a year later the transmission went out on it. -Friend3 bought it used and six months later the engine died.
TaupePT Sophomore Author Detroit Posts:114 Points:14,330 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Sep 11, 2008 7:42:46 PM Ignore TaupePT Report Abuse Charger/Challenger....Good reasons!
calypso93 Champion Author Scranton Posts:11,183 Points:1,291,385 Joined:Mar 2004	Message Posted: Aug 1, 2008 2:05:04 AM Ignore calypso93 Report Abuse I don't know. I had a Dodge truck for 10 years, but doubt if I'd buy another Dodge anything.
Hemond Champion Author Providence Posts:8,147 Points:133,145 Joined:Oct 2006	Message Posted: Jul 31, 2008 10:39:51 PM Ignore Hemond Report Abuse Well, if you are a drug dealer/thug/'bro, or wannabe, you drive a Dodge Magnum. You put on those ridiculous rims and enormous tires - the equivalent of automotive bling-bling , and drive around trying to look cool. The former drug dealer car of choice was the Escalade, and before that the Maxima. Thats all passe now. Current ghetto fashion requires a Dodge Magnum. . .Too bad as the Magnum is a great car, its unfortunate the low-life's have adopted it.
wintersucks Champion Author Minnesota Posts:1,008 Points:15,060 Joined:Feb 2008	Message Posted: Jul 5, 2008 1:44:17 AM Ignore wintersucks Report Abuse because of the looks, the engine (cummins) and the tranny (New Venture)
geezer Champion Author Albany Posts:21,302 Points:3,067,820 Joined:Apr 2003	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2008 3:29:48 PM Ignore geezer Report Abuse Why not buy a Dodge?
Coolrunning Veteran Author El Paso Posts:392 Points:60,380 Joined:May 2007	Message Posted: Jun 30, 2008 9:31:57 AM Ignore Coolrunning Report Abuse CHALLENGER
weesel69 All-Star Author Ohio Posts:965 Points:87,115 Joined:May 2007	Message Posted: Aug 30, 2007 4:29:39 PM Ignore weesel69 Report Abuse MY DURANGO TOOK A DUMP SO NOW I"LL JIST BUY A HORSE
SE3.5 Champion Author Indianapolis Posts:16,994 Points:3,161,555 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Aug 7, 2007 8:46:40 AM Ignore SE3.5 Report Abuse lifetime engine/transmission warranty?