Used 2005 Dodge Magnum SE Rwd 4dr Wagon (2.7L 6cyl 4A) Consumer Reviews
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So far so good
jzartman, Spokane, WA, 02/28/2013
Dodge Magnum SE Rwd 4dr Wagon (2.7L 6cyl 4A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
I have had my Magnum for about 4 months now and it is one of the best cars i have ever owned. The 2.7L motor has plenty of go, and haven't had any problems with the car so far. The design is nice and it is a fairly comfortable car, even for a guy like myself that is 6 foot 1 and 295 pounds. The seats took some getting used to (my other car is a 1983 Cadillac Deville, so the seats are like couches) but otherwise, i have no complaints. My wife uses this as her daily driver, and after adding a set of Firestone Winterforce studded tires to the car, we had no problems getting through the snow or ice in the winter. Overall, very satisfied and looking forward to owning this car for a lot of years.
I love my Magnum!!!
magnumamma, 04/26/2008
Dodge Magnum SE Rwd 4dr Wagon (2.7L 6cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I really do. I usually switch cars every two years and have had this one for almost three now, and I plan on keeping it! Not only is it beautiful and unique, it is not bad on mileage for how large it is (I average 19- 20 mpg), it is great for a young mom like me, I can use the back trunk area space for changing diapers, and there is tons of room to get in to install the car seat, and store all the things I lug around. The only thing that has happened (knock on wood) is that the power steering hose blew after 4 months of ownership, but the warranty covered it no prob. It really is an awesome and reliable care, I work for Infiniti and prefer my Magnum over their newer vehicles.
Piece Of Junk
Phil M, 05/18/2008
Dodge Magnum SE Rwd 4dr Wagon (2.7L 6cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
This car was great for the first 38,000 miles, then the trans had to be rebuilt. Then at 40,000 mile the trans locked up and was replaced with a brand new one. Two weeks later the new trans had to be rebuilt! The car kept clunking and jerking, they found the drive shaft was bad so they replaced it. Then a strange noise appeared, sounded like a bad crankshaft, but found it was in the trans, so its being rebuilt again. All this in 4,000 miles. Whats really sad is that Chrysler could care less! I would never buy one of there products again! They know these transmissions are no good but they just keep using them.
Left a 98 Grand limited Jeep to 05 Dodge Magnum
Clearlake Amy, Citrus Heights, CA, 06/12/2019
Dodge Magnum SE Rwd 4dr Wagon (2.7L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
In 06 I purchased a 05 Dodge Magnum w 29k miles and didn't want to give up my power V8 and lots of room. I never did regret the change. The only change I had to adjust to was not to run over the curves because it's truly a low rider. I've had it going on 12 yrs now. Just reached 138k miles. I purchased an after factory warranty and only had to use it once. My son's begged me to sell the car before it began to give me problems. But I thank John Availa from Roseville Automall. He told me they are good cars because he has 2. Best advice every! My 2 son's and spouses all own brand new cars. But every thing they make a big purchase examples 65 inch T.V's etc. Guess what they have to use my 05 Dodge Magnum! I just LOVE it! And it drives and handles just like new! Not to mention I've had 2 major accidents both when the car was at a stand still. This car is built like a "small tank". My passenger and I had minimum injuries. Praise God! I wish Dodge would bring this car back to the assembly line.
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I want another one!
Bill, 08/14/2008
Dodge Magnum SE Rwd 4dr Wagon (2.7L 6cyl 4A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
Bought this car used with 97k on the odometer. Wife wasn't sure about it until she drove it and fell in love with it like me. I was really surprised with the "snap" it has for a 2.7, it handles beautifully, and it gets pretty good mileage too (28.5 on a 500 mile round trip at 70mph). Only problems so far are alignment (front inner and outer ball joints already, need to do rears) and my wife wishes it had better lumbar support. Other than that we both love the styling and roominess and wish they weren't discontinuing these cars. I am currently trying to talk my wife into another for me to drive!