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4506517
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You know, I never had issues with RWD Chargers. Both AWDs I've had have been plagued with issues.
I will say this: the AWDs will run like nobody's business, holy cow.
No Dodge NO!
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You know, I never had issues with RWD Chargers. Both AWDs I've had have been plagued with issues.
I will say this: the AWDs will run like nobody's business, holy cow.
jag312
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Years ago, my mother wanted a Chrysler. I bought one for her. The joke was that it would break down once a month or every 400 miles, which ever came first. My mother thought the car was haunted. I finally got sick of working on the car all the time. I bought her a Toyota. No further problems.
I have owned a 95 Intrepid, a 2002 Stratus, a 98 Ram 1500, an 08, Ram 1500 and currently drive a 15 Ram 1500. Other than the 2015, they have all used tires and gas. Some of their features are idiotic. Other than the two cars, which I bought because of the way I was treated at the dealership, I wanted the best value I could get.
I'm currently running a 2015 Subaru Forester and not looking for a vehicle. I will admit that I owned none of the Dodges/Rams past 150,000 miles. All of my vehicles are serviced regularly and driven as though we owned them. Your experience obviously varies.
I'm currently running a 2015 Subaru Forester and not looking for a vehicle. I will admit that I owned none of the Dodges/Rams past 150,000 miles. All of my vehicles are serviced regularly and driven as though we owned them. Your experience obviously varies.
I've had two full-blown Chryslers.
1972 D100 pickup. 2WD 318cid V8 with a 4 speed manual tranny. The only problem I had with it was a rust hole in the driver's fender behind the wheelwell.
1992 Dodge Dakota. 4WD 239cid V6 with a 5 speed manual tranny. The only problem I had with it is that the paint was falling off and Chrysler wouldn't even consider doing anything about it.
I've had 9 Jeep Cherokees, the mid sized version that was designed in 1984 while Jeep was still owned by AMC/Renault. Of those 3 were built prior to Chrysler buying Jeep, the other 6 were after their merger in 1987. IMO the Chrysler built versions were better than the ones built before the merger. Of course they were still the basic AMC design, with some improvements added by Chrysler, like the fuel injection and an automatic they sourced from Asin Warner. They have a couple of quirks, but what vehicle doesn't?
I had one Jeep GRAND Cherokee - a 2000 model - that was pure Chrysler. Replaced a door window regulator, both rear tail lights (tail lights with a computer chip in them? REALLY?) and the tranny took a dump on me - at only 85k miles. By 100k miles the heater core started to leak, and replacement required removing the ENTIRE dash and steering column. No thanks. Traded it in.
No more Chryslers for me unless and until they make some serious quality improvements.
1972 D100 pickup. 2WD 318cid V8 with a 4 speed manual tranny. The only problem I had with it was a rust hole in the driver's fender behind the wheelwell.
1992 Dodge Dakota. 4WD 239cid V6 with a 5 speed manual tranny. The only problem I had with it is that the paint was falling off and Chrysler wouldn't even consider doing anything about it.
I've had 9 Jeep Cherokees, the mid sized version that was designed in 1984 while Jeep was still owned by AMC/Renault. Of those 3 were built prior to Chrysler buying Jeep, the other 6 were after their merger in 1987. IMO the Chrysler built versions were better than the ones built before the merger. Of course they were still the basic AMC design, with some improvements added by Chrysler, like the fuel injection and an automatic they sourced from Asin Warner. They have a couple of quirks, but what vehicle doesn't?
I had one Jeep GRAND Cherokee - a 2000 model - that was pure Chrysler. Replaced a door window regulator, both rear tail lights (tail lights with a computer chip in them? REALLY?) and the tranny took a dump on me - at only 85k miles. By 100k miles the heater core started to leak, and replacement required removing the ENTIRE dash and steering column. No thanks. Traded it in.
No more Chryslers for me unless and until they make some serious quality improvements.
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Our Concorde was a beautiful car.....
...but there's nothing beautiful about a bum transmission. I was told that Chrysler should never have used that tran in the first place. Well, guess who paid for their stupid mistake? After it went the second time I ditched it.
In 1970 I found that hell hath no Fury like a Plymouth.
...but there's nothing beautiful about a bum transmission. I was told that Chrysler should never have used that tran in the first place. Well, guess who paid for their stupid mistake? After it went the second time I ditched it.
Never been a Dodge fan. They can't even get parts for the newer full size van made by Fiat!
I still remember the Dodge trucks we used in the military way back when. They were always broke.
I still remember the Dodge trucks we used in the military way back when. They were always broke.
Dodge Nitro?????????
I rented a Dodge Nitro many years ago for a long trip. I'm glad it was just one trip. It magnified every bump in the road. If parts fell off of that one, it was because they were shaken off from metal fatigue.
I rented a Dodge Nitro many years ago for a long trip. I'm glad it was just one trip. It magnified every bump in the road. If parts fell off of that one, it was because they were shaken off from metal fatigue.
Sistema1927
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My last Chrysler Corp. vehicle was a 1963 Plymouth Valiant. It was so bad that I swore off Chrysler forever.
Not related, but I won't buy anything from Chrysler or General Motors anymore following the government (i.e. us tax paying suckers) bailout.
Not related, but I won't buy anything from Chrysler or General Motors anymore following the government (i.e. us tax paying suckers) bailout.
The OP just keeps buying Dodge as if he has no memory. Reflection time pards. Many other brands to choose from. I dumped Levi's when the price went nuts, bought Wranglers. Same kinda deal. Sometimes you just gotta make a change!
I've had 3 Chrysler products, a 1996 full size van, 2006 Charger, and currently have a 2018 Ram with 49k miles and all have been very good vehicles but my Ram is not very old. My Nissan's, Honda's, and Ford's have also been very good and Toyota downright excellent but what I've had bad luck with is GM, had five of them over the years and I would rate them all below average reliability except for my 69 Cutlass Supreme.
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bigwheelzip
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Hate to hear LEO's having to do battle with their cars. I was very hopeful a few years ago when a startup company called Carbon Motors wanted to make a purpose built patrol car. It just makes sense to make the right tool for you to work with.
Good luck and stay safe.
[ame]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vV-NujtBKdQ[/ame]
Good luck and stay safe.
[ame]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vV-NujtBKdQ[/ame]
ORIGINAL QUESTION: Why is it so hard to get it to run right?
Simple answer: FIAT . Very similar to "Why do British cars have so many electrical problems?" Answer: Lucas Electrics.
Simple answer: FIAT . Very similar to "Why do British cars have so many electrical problems?" Answer: Lucas Electrics.
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Ummmmmmm......no.
My wife bought both those, the last one 9 years ago. Since then we have purchased Mazda, BMW, and Toyota, all of which have been great.
I have no control over what the agency purchases. You did understand most of the Chrysler products I was talking about were agency owned, right?
Grayfox
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When it comes to their vehicles, Dodge is a verb. 
JJEH
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We always had luck with our Dodge and FCA vehicles, wouldn't want anything else!
To be fair, we once had a 2010 Ford Fusion S 2.5L and it was a very nice and dependable vehicle. Good gas mileage. We also had GM products and won't ever buy any GM's anymore...
Also had two Mercedes.... one always broke down but the other one was great. Sold it to my father.
To be fair, we once had a 2010 Ford Fusion S 2.5L and it was a very nice and dependable vehicle. Good gas mileage. We also had GM products and won't ever buy any GM's anymore...
Also had two Mercedes.... one always broke down but the other one was great. Sold it to my father.
Gosh, I must be the lucky exception. I drive a 2002 Dodge ¾-ton diesel pickup, 6-speed manual transmission, 4-wheel drive. I've had it now for 16 years and have 188,000 miles on it. It's been great!
The Cummins engine is just getting broken in and the body will probably rust out before the engine gives out.
I've had Chevy and Ford pickups throughout my life, but only this one Dodge. Someone once told me years ago, once you go with a Dodge pickup, you'll never go back. And you know somethin'....they were right!
The Cummins engine is just getting broken in and the body will probably rust out before the engine gives out.
I've had Chevy and Ford pickups throughout my life, but only this one Dodge. Someone once told me years ago, once you go with a Dodge pickup, you'll never go back. And you know somethin'....they were right!
Have a 2010 Chrysler 300C with the 5.7 Hemi. Great car with no issues and punching 100,000 miles.
Loved that Hemi so I bought a 2015 Ram Laramie pick up. Same deal 5.7 Hemi and it runs like a top!
So far no issues with either one
Loved that Hemi so I bought a 2015 Ram Laramie pick up. Same deal 5.7 Hemi and it runs like a top!
So far no issues with either one
31FordA
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My first gov't car was a 1994 Dodge Spirit. It was very dis-spiriting to say the least. I much preferred the '89 Caprice our unit had with the 350 V-8. Heck, even the Lumina's looked good compared to the Spirit.
My current job is a 50/50 mix of Dodge and Ford. I drive the Ford's, primarily a Explorer. Our Vic is semi-retired as a spare car, but I like driving it. The Charger is a 2012 RWD, the guy assigned to it hasn't had many complaints. I've driven it some, and it is fun on the highway. I think most of the issues departments have had with the brakes was the way guys drove them. It's disturbing to hear all the issues with newer AWD versions, my co-worker will be getting one to replace the 2012 this spring. We also have a 2019 Durango which seems ok, but nothing to write home about.
My current job is a 50/50 mix of Dodge and Ford. I drive the Ford's, primarily a Explorer. Our Vic is semi-retired as a spare car, but I like driving it. The Charger is a 2012 RWD, the guy assigned to it hasn't had many complaints. I've driven it some, and it is fun on the highway. I think most of the issues departments have had with the brakes was the way guys drove them. It's disturbing to hear all the issues with newer AWD versions, my co-worker will be getting one to replace the 2012 this spring. We also have a 2019 Durango which seems ok, but nothing to write home about.
My first Batmobile was a 1977 Chrysler New Yorker. It had a 400 CI engine and a 26 gallon gas tank. I've been into my big cars ever since.
