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5 out of 5 stars

2008 Dodge Avenger SE

2008 Dodge Avenger , 07/08/2007
2008 Dodge Avenger SE 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
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This car is peppy and takes hills very well. Sharp styling. Fun to drive. Check out the paint before you drive in home from the dealer. I noticed when I got home a few imperfections in the paint. I have Silver Steel metallic and it's great. Plenty of room on a trip with kids. Don't think because it's 4 cylinder that's a dog. It's a 16 valve.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

My Dodge Avenger

Jase, 08/14/2007
2008 Dodge Avenger R/T 4dr Sedan AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
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I bought this car because I was looking for an affordable AWD car that also had great looks.So far I am very satisfied with my Avenger. The R/T trim adds the most powerful engine available and it is plenty powerful. The car can take off when I need it to. There is ample room, both front and back. Watch for the blindspots they are numerous. Overall I am very happy with the car and in retrospect would still definately buy it.

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4.38 out of 5 stars

Great budget car

davect01, 12/14/2008
2008 Dodge Avenger SXT 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
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This car has help up great after one year. I was very hesitant buying an American car. My last vehicle was a Chevy S-10 that was a piece of crap. I swore I would never buy another American car again, until I rented the Dodge Avenger on a trip. Interior: Despite all of the reviews, the interior is very nice and has held up with no squeaks or creaks. There could be a little padding on the arm rest and center console, but otherwise very nice. Engine/Drivetrain: The weak point in this whole car is the 4 speed transmission, it has quite a lag in shift points. The 6 speed offered in the R/T is much, much better. Rear drum brakes, really. I thought these had died out.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

Great Car

Mike, 10/26/2009
2008 Dodge Avenger SE 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
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When i saw the Avenger it took me by surprise. This car looks like a charger and i think it looks better. dodge has done great with makeing cars look the best. Other cars like the Camry,accord,and Altima just look to basic and boring compared to this car. I had the car for about four months now and ive had no problems. Sometimes when people see my car they say nice charger and when i tell them its not. They are amazed to find out it is cheaper and great on gas. i love how dodge made a mid-size car look so big and mean on the streets. Please before you look into buying another boring toyota or honda like most people look inot this stylish great car.

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5 out of 5 stars

A real hoot to drive

Jill, 08/16/2007
2008 Dodge Avenger R/T 4dr Sedan AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
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The Avenger being my first car (going from trucks) in 15 years, I was a bit nervous about how well I would settle in to driving it. But, this car has turned out to be a blast to drive. Smooth shifting and handling, responsive accelleration, better than stated fuel economy (19 mpg combo hwy/city) and a bunch of nifty creature comforts. I will be interested to see how well the AWD with ESP does on icy roads. No regrets here!

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