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Looks good, but beware of repairs
Dan, 05/02/2005
1997 Dodge Avenger ES 2dr Coupe
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I have had my avenger for 2 years now and I have put over $3,000 into it (not including routine maintance. I've had 4 new struts, 2 control arms, 3 tires, 2 rims, front brakes, hole in exhaust, and new locks. Now the sunroof is broken, radio reception is terrible, leak near drivers door, and my interior lights and some warning lights (low gas) don't work. The tires and rims are very expensive to replace and a tune-up and timing belt will run $300 and $500. The turning radius is also terrible and the V6 engine sounds strained.
Been a real good car
chuwig, 01/07/2005
1997 Dodge Avenger ES 2dr Coupe
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This car has been a really good, reliable car. Its sporty, fun to drive. For the most part, it's had normal maintenance. Only major exspense was a tie rod and strut, for about $650, at about 84,000 miles! The right door lock needs to be replaced, at about $150. Other than that, great car for a single person! Car seat friendly, big back seat. No room for a tall person! Especially in passenger side!! The front seats are very compact. Very exspensive tires!At about $150 a piece Goodyear only lasted about a year, finally went to Kumo at about $120 a piece. Still exspensive. A lot of engine noise, especially on highway when accelerating.
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Fsucrys, 07/27/2003
1997 Dodge Avenger ES 2dr Coupe
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
When I bought this car, it was wonderful. I had no problems for the first 2 years. About 4 years into the life of the car it started falling apart. The poeple at the Dodge dealership know me by first name now. I have to have my spark plugs changed 2 times in a year. My battery is constantly shorting out. My drivers side door handle is broken. Im having transmission issues and last but not least currently my car is overheating. Word to the wise DO NOT BUY THIS CAR unless your a mechanic
DON'T BUY THIS CAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
JKauf05, 02/02/2003
1997 Dodge Avenger ES 2dr Coupe
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I bought this car with 58K and I have had nothing but problems with it. Here is a list of what i have had to fix in the last year. New tie rod and tie rod ends $960, New automatic trans. $1200, All new breaks $450, New control arm $120, All new coolent hoses $100. If you are looking at Avenger I would strongly suggest you change your mind. The car has been nothing but a headache and a money pit. And the performance is not that good.
Best vehicle that I have ever owned.
Bandit, 02/28/2002
1997 Dodge Avenger 2dr Coupe
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
The powertrain has to be the most suprising feature of this vehicle. Also, the independent rear suspension contributes greatly to the superb handling of this race inspired road rocket. The interior is almost as aggressive as the exterior, and in that regard, is just as appealing. Overall, this is the best vehicle that I have ever owned.