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Used 1997 Dodge Stratus Consumer Reviews

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4 out of 5 stars

Great ride, for little money.

TuxMan, 10/20/2009
1997 Dodge Stratus 4dr Sedan
4 of 4 people found this review helpful

Bought mine used for $2,000 with 60,000 miles on the motor, 110,000 on the transmission, passed emmissions. Spent less than $1,000 for new tires, brakes, and shocks. Serviced the transmission at 115,000 for less than $150 for new fluid and filter. Starter went out a year later, less than $300 to replace. Overall I've spent less than $3,500 for the car and all repairs.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Dependable and Reliable and Economical

jesse45, 01/09/2015
1997 Dodge Stratus ES 4dr Sedan
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Purchaced a 1997 Stratus ES, 2.0, 5 speed manual off ebay for $700. Supposedly needed a fuel pump at 160k. Car had been previously well cared for and was in excellent condition. Had it shipped from Toledo, Oh to Arkansas. When it arrived, the engine was locked up due to someone pouring 2 gallons of water in the gas tank. Long story short, broke the engine free without taking it apart, replaced fuel pump, due to the water, and have put another 40k+ trouble free miles on it. I use it for my beater car, haul engines and parts, and drive long distances back and forth to work weekly. It can sit for months, fire right up, and drive 3-8 hours. Gets 34mpg or better, rides and drives great!

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4.75 out of 5 stars

good car for the money

jeremy, 06/17/2009
1997 Dodge Stratus ES 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

got the car with 90,0000 but a timeing belt in at 120,0000 and but a water pump at 245,000 and the car now has 260,000 and is still running strong with the origanal moter and tranny car is fun to drive and good on gas

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4.25 out of 5 stars

Satisfied

EBacuyag, 12/18/2002
1997 Dodge Stratus 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Overall, I am very pleased with this vehicle.

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5 out of 5 stars

1 of the best cars I've had in 30+ years

Ron, 12/31/2009
1997 Dodge Stratus 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Just had to retire the car today, cracked the transmission case on a pot hole, repair more than the car is worth. It will be missed, it was a very comfortable car that handled well and gave me 24mpg city and just under 32mpg at 70 on highway. Rode like a much bigger car and handled quite well. Had just under 180k on it but didn't drive like it. Good in snow. Had to buy a car today, if not would have looked for another one, maybe a few years newer.

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