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1.5 out of 5 stars

Don't buy it!

howardan, 10/27/2008
2008 Dodge Avenger SXT 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
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I have never been so disappointed in a vehicle in all my life. I purchased this to get rid of my GAS GUZZLING Durango. Went with another Dodge because they gave me a better trade value, but boy the joke was on me. This car is built DIRT CHEAP. I've had it just over a year and thus far the following has gone bad and had to be replaced: Fuel Pump, Steering Pump,Valve, Half-Shaft, Water Pump, Gasket. And with all this, problems persist, but unfortunately, warranty has ended.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

I love my Avenger

smitgerty, 06/15/2009
2008 Dodge Avenger SXT 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
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I've owned my 2008 avenger for 9 months now and I have not had a problem with her. In fact, the avenger is such a looker, I've actually had several strangers stop and compliment the car. How fun is that?

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4.25 out of 5 stars

Great Value for Your Buck

Franksean, 07/08/2008
2008 Dodge Avenger SE 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
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I've had the car for a few months now and it's been a good experience so far. I've had friends drive it and not believe it was a 4 cylinder. Great gas mileage and turn radius. I'm 6ft and 285lbs and I fit comfortably. However, the door roof is a bit low - I can easily bang my head getting into the car if I'm not careful. There's also this weird thing that happened twice. When I'm doing a K Turn, if I take the car out of reverse and into drive to quickly the car shuts off. I know, it's a quirky issue and I know it's not a high performance car but my 1982 Gremlin never had that problem (-:

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4.25 out of 5 stars

Should have bought a jeep

shadow, 07/04/2009
2008 Dodge Avenger SXT 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
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When I first purchased the car I thought it was wonderful. But now I cant wait to trade it off. There have been numerous recalls, and now the electronic Throttle control is having issues. The front seats are very uncomfortable, I cannot imagine a larger person sitting in them, the blind spots...No you do not get use to them. There are some good points, smooth to drive and roomy and does have pick up and go. Interior is plastic, hard to clean and difficult to get things that have dropped between the seats. A new vehicle will be in my future very soon.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Love my Avenger

veepersgirl, 02/19/2008
2008 Dodge Avenger R/T 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
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I never thought I would go back to a car after driving an SUV, but this car changed my mind. It is fun to drive, sporty and comfortable. The only downfall that I have found is that the fuel mileage is not so good in town.

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