2006 Dodge Magnum Consumer Reviews
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Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 7 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 9 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2006 Dodge Magnum SXT 4dr Wagon AWD (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
Review
I traded in my beloved Avalanche on this black pearl magnum with the 18" nice rims due to my wife not needing a huge vehicle anymore. One test drive, and found myself searching the globe for the Magnum I wanted. My wife begged me not to get rid of the Avalanche, but after a week of driving the Magnum, she hasn't looked back.
Favorite Features
The exterior looks great! Dark tint makes the car. The drive is fantastic and very smooth. It feels good to get out of a big truck but still have the comfort and room. Love the battery being in the back away from the motor.
Suggested Improvements
The cruise control is in a strange place. Stereo controls on the steering wheel would be great on all models. Would like the temp. displayed on the rear view mirror too.
Grand Dad's Hot Rod
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
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2006 Dodge Magnum SE 4dr Wagon (2.7L 6cyl 4A)
Review
This Inferno Red number turns the heads of young and old. This is not your ordinary grandad's wagon.
Favorite Features
The classical styling that I thought was gone forever in favor of the shoe boxes being put out.
Suggested Improvements
A standard towing package and GPS.
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Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 5 | Build Quality: | 7 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 2 | Reliability: | 7 |
| Fuel Economy: | 5 | Exterior Design: | 5 | ||
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2006 Dodge Magnum SE 4dr Wagon (2.7L 6cyl 4A)
Review
Bought my magnum last year for $27,500. Paid down loan to $22,500 today it's worth $11,000
Favorite Features
Suggested Improvements
make a vehicle that holds value!!!
0 out 1 people found this review helpful
Stylish and flexible with lots of room
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2006 Dodge Magnum SE 4dr Wagon (2.7L 6cyl 4A)
Review
The SE is fun to drive, has wonderful racy styling and handles like a dream. It corners flat and holds the road beautifully. The 2.7 Liter engine is a little underpowered for the size of the vehicle, but considering it is such a small engine, I have no problem with available power. I purchased the 2.7 specifically because I wanted a vehicle that affords good fuel economy, and it delivers that plus I like driving the Magnum. I purchased the car in 2008 and am very happy with the value received. I get a car that looks and feels like a new car and the 2 years depreciation (60% off new price) give me a real bargain. I don't understand it but like getting such a great bargain!
Favorite Features
Beautiful styling, simple understated interior and great handling. Lots of cargo room and innovative compartments for storage - molded pockets in trunk area, storage under the rear floor, map pockets in front doors. Someone thought before they built this car.
Suggested Improvements
I am a big man and a wider drivers seat would be great. A front passengers seat that folds down flat would allow for very long items to be transported inside the wagon. The base engine should be a little more powerful for the size of the vehicle. Map pockets built into the back of the front seats.
5 out 5 people found this review helpful
Fun and flexible.
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 8 | Build Quality: | 7 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 7 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 6 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
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2006 Dodge Magnum RT 4dr Wagon (5.7L 8cyl 5A)
Review
I went from a 2006 Honda Odyssey (3 steering racks in 20,000 miles was 3 too many) to the RT. The cargo volume is not quite that of the van but it is good. Four guys and golf bags are handled with ease. The gas mileage to date (5500 miles) is one mile to the gallon worse than the Honda. The fun to drive factor is approximately 8.5 out of 10. If you have to drive a wagon this is the one that will make you smile. I can only imagine how much fun the SRT8 must be to drive. I am already planning some tweaks to the engine and suspension because the chassis is just so good that it begs for more power and better spring rates. This really is a great platform, hats off to the engineers at Dodge
Favorite Features
The interior passenger space, the Hemi,the brakes, good gas mileage for a vehicle this size with 340 hp. The seats are quite comfortable. The Mercedes sourced rear wheel drive and multi link rear suspension handle very well.
Suggested Improvements
Stiffer spring rates and softer shocks. Throw away the Continental tires which even the dealers call junk. Upgrade the interior plastics. Mute points since this fabulous example of what can be built in North America, has been axed by the bean counters.
1 out 1 people found this review helpful
Still lovin' it!
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2006 Dodge Magnum SXT 4dr Wagon AWD (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
Review
I bought my 06' to replace my aging Durango and from day one it was a great choice. Even though I did not get the AWD, it still rocks in any weather, with the addition of Blizzaks for the winter. I'm 6'4" and it is really comfortable, plus with two car seats in the back, the kids have enough room too. I put the whole family in and we go looking fo twisty turny roads to play on. With the autostick, I can run that car pretty hard and it just keeps asking for more. Cruises really nicely for the 25 mile each way commute, but gotta keep an eye on it. I tend to enjoy driving and sometimes look down and see 80 when I'm just having fun. Definitely a family car for dad to have fun in!
Favorite Features
Styling, power (HOV6), room, ride, trim, the way the kids with their tricked out civics look at me as I slide on by effortlessly
Suggested Improvements
better sound - externally, looks bad, make it sound bad! Instead on once control on the steering column, make it two, one on either side. electrochromatic mirror standard with compass.
5 out 5 people found this review helpful
Should have bought it sooner
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 7 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 8 |
| Fuel Economy: | 7 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
2006 Dodge Magnum RT 4dr Wagon (5.7L 8cyl 5A)
Review
I purchased this car used with only 80 miles on it and got a super deal, number 1. I was statisfied with the price, leather , styling, sunroof, and the space. Hope it would be as powerful as my 1970 Cutlass which I missed dearly, and holy cow it was. Not only was it peppy and powerful but I had all the safety and comfort of a car built today. And yes, it does get good gas mileage when driven nicely, which I personally cannot do! Wish I did not have to deal with all the lovely traffic of NYC, then I can really open it up
Favorite Features
Powerful Hemi engine, space, comfort, simple interior styling, fun to drive feel in a practical car.
Suggested Improvements
Yes, like stated by other reviewers, the interior needs some beefing up, suppose the panels and rugs would see better days sooner than later.
3 out 3 people found this review helpful
Great Car! No Regrets!
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 7 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2006 Dodge Magnum RT 4dr Wagon AWD (5.7L 8cyl 5A)
Review
This is the best car we have ever owned. Powerful engine, quiet ride, sleek styling. Love the leather, heated seats, sunroof, and AWD!
Favorite Features
Powerful engine, sunroof, leather, heated seats, heated mirrors, navigation system, 6-CD, AM/FM radio, AWD.
Suggested Improvements
4 out 4 people found this review helpful
What a Car!
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 9 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2006 Dodge Magnum RT 4dr Wagon (5.7L 8cyl 5A)
Review
Traded my Civic for this (too small) knowing that I would be giving up my great fuel economy and it was worth it! Tons of room, a blast to drive. Took it 3000 mi. to Florida and back and it drove like a dream. 23 MPG HWY and 17 City. Came back to a blizzard and this car is a tank! Worried about the RWD but it goes through snow like butter. Trying to keep my foot light on the gas to improve fuel economy but it's so hard! Even my husband and kids love it!
Favorite Features
Safety features, roomy, decent stereo, heated leather seats.
Suggested Improvements
None.
2 out 2 people found this review helpful
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Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 7 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2006 Dodge Magnum RT 4dr Wagon (5.7L 8cyl 5A)
Review
The best all around vehicle I've ever owned. Sporty, family fun, looks great inside and out. Rides, drives like I said all around.
Favorite Features
Wagon, enough said
Suggested Improvements
Wouldn't change any thing maybe gas mileage just because of the price of gas
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