I've found a couple that I like and are in my price range and mileage is good. Is there anything wrong with a 2006 Dodge Stratus, 2006 Chrysler Sebring, or 2004 Dodge Intrepid? I've heard mix things about these brands and I want to make sure I don't get screwed...
2007-02-02 06:16:26 · 8 answers · asked by biggenius0891 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Buying & Selling
Go spend the money for a Consumer Reports auto buying guide (with used car trouble ratings), or for the consumerreports.org web site (which makes those ratings available to subscribers.) Consumer Reports offers unbiased ratings based on actual historical repair data for most makes and models in the last ten years.
Since you're looking at some 2006 models, the repair data may not be particularly telling yet, so look at data on the same models for 2000-2004. For the 2004 model, watch the 2000-2004 range as well.
For what it's worth, Dodge (and most American car manufacturers, and Volkswagen, and Mercedes-Benz the last several years, and Kia/Hyundai until very recently) are not known for being paragons of quality. Also, the three models you have described are commonly found in rental fleets, so consider the possibility that you might be purchasing a car that's been abused as a rental.
2007-02-02 06:52:36 · answer #1 · answered by big_bowl_of_meat 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When looking at these type of vehicles keep in mind the mileage. The higher the miles the more ware and tear on the vehicle. You want a car with good records unless you plan to do a restoration of the vehicle. When dealing with BMW and Audi, Jaguars etc... these are consider higher end vehicles which you can buy older and with higher miles at a low price because the maintenance of these vehicles after a hundred thousand miles can be expensive. When the transmission or engine has trouble the price can be in the thousands. Mechanics will charge more because of the make and model so keep this in mind. Stay away from people who own cars and cant tell you anything about them. No salvage title vehicles if you can help it.
2016-05-24 05:40:32 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have had friends with dodge's before, most were fairly new, and yet they still had multiple issues with them. And if you get lucky and have had it for 5 years, then the transmission will probably go out, or at least that's what everyone's did that had one. Chryslers are now made by dodge so its really just a bad idea all around to go with either of those. I would try for a used japanese made car, may run a little more but will last FOREVER! I know from experience. I have owned Mitsubishi, Toyota, and Scion, my husband owns a Nissan and we haven't had ANY problems with any four of those brands. I've heard Hondas are great too, but dont know anyone that owns one.
2007-02-02 06:24:12 · answer #3 · answered by April B 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The Intrepid is notorious for transmission problems. The Sebring is problematic in regards to the engines. And the Stratus, well, I don't know anything about that one. If you are looking for a good mix of affordability and dependability, you should look at the Ford Taurus. They are cheaper, more reliable, easier to work on, and have one of the highest crash test ratings out there, making them fairly safe as well. Good luck!
2007-02-02 06:35:30 · answer #4 · answered by Eric G 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I have had some experience with all three models - friends and family own them. The Sebring is very nice but very very expensive to repair once warranty expires. The Stratus is good but the Intrepid would be my own personal choice of this bunch.
2007-02-02 06:24:25 · answer #5 · answered by ; - } 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Look for a 2004-2006 Ford Taurus.
2007-02-02 13:11:59 · answer #6 · answered by justcurious 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yeah engine on daughter's car went out at 96,000 miles on hers. and engine went south on exwife's at 98,000 miles. Both and easy on cars and maintain them.
With the quality of most cars today that should not have happened at 100,000 miles most cars built today are just getting broke in good. Hell you don't even have to change plugs in most cars now days until 50,000 to 60,000 miles if they are all road miles.
If I was you I would stick with either a Ford or Chevy or Toyota. All three are made in America. The only problem with Toyota is that it costs a lot to work on on them and a lot of shops don't work on them.
But Fords and Chevy's well every shop knows how to work on them. The parts are readily avaible and reasonably priced as well if you do your own work.
If you live where you are going to be doing a lot of driving on rough unimproved roads get a Ford. They are heavier built.
If you are going to be driving mostly driving in the city short distances on good roads then a Chevy or Pontiac is ok.
2007-02-02 06:38:26 · answer #7 · answered by JUAN FRAN$$$ 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I WOULD BUY
CHEV
OR PONTIAC
2007-02-02 06:21:08 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋