Used 2008 Dodge Magnum Consumer Reviews
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We have a limited number of reviews for the 2008 Magnum, so we've included reviews for other years of the Magnum since its last redesign.
Want-to-be Muscle Car!
JMV, 04/30/2008
2007 Dodge Magnum RT 4dr Wagon (5.7L 8cyl 5A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Very attractive body style! My RT has 18s, nothing special, but I do plan on getting better performance tires and wheels after my first year with the car (8.08). Agree with some of the past comments about interior design, could've done better, especially that cruise control stick on the left. Had to add Navigational/6-CD, and BlueTooth for convenience; could use audio controls on the steering wheel (another option = $$). Blind spots can be trick at times, but when driving defensively, not that big of a problem! But still a problem. Brakes now beginning to squeak at 10K, need to have them checked out at next service.
Reminds me of an old Chevy Nomad
John CT, 04/03/2008
2007 Dodge Magnum SXT 4dr Wagon AWD (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Fun car to drive. I installed a Jet chip to even out the sluggish starts. I can't complain, though it is only a V6 (3.5L) and not a Hemi. The chip worked nicely. Next is a K&N Air intake, cheap ways to gain a few more ponies.
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Seduced by style....
Waggineer, 01/27/2010
2008 Dodge Magnum SXT 4dr Wagon (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
I purchased an 8 month old Magnum SXT with well less than 10K on the clock. I fell in love with the looks of the car and the roominess and cargo hauling capability. The car has a good, solid highway ride and decent handling for a large car. The downside has been very spotty quality. Issues have included a new torque converter at 9K, leaky rear diff at 12K, an annoying squeak in the rear of the cabin that the dealer has "fixed" 3 times, and a very "clunky" 4 speed tranny. The visibility is really annoying as well. While I really like the car I'm wondering about the long term reliability given the big ticket warranty repairs I've needed.
Best wagon ever!
MagRT, 12/21/2007
2008 Dodge Magnum RT 4dr Wagon (5.7L 8cyl 5A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I'm writing this just to express my anger that Chrysler will stop producing this excellent vehicle. Great perfomer, has place for 5 tall people + luggage. Only minus is the fuel economy - in the city. All distances that I drive in a normal day are 3-6 miles with 5-10 traffic lights. Avg: 13 MPG. Highway - over 24 MPG.
I love it..
Kali, 06/17/2008
2008 Dodge Magnum SXT 4dr Wagon AWD (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I love my Magnum. I think it is a great bargain and a well thought out design. It even surprises me its an American car. I've had 2 BMW's and this is way better than both of those cars. I only wish the gas mileage is better. My AWD gets a little thirsty on fuel but at least I recognize its partially due to my driving style. The interior and ride are comfortable and natural and I am surprised by how much "stuff" I've been able to carry in this vehicle. Its a shame they stopped making them. Hopefully they'll figure it out and bring it back.
More than just a wagon
martin roberts, 01/02/2007
2007 Dodge Magnum SXT 4dr Wagon AWD (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
6 of 8 people found this review helpful
This is the affordable fun wagon I was waiting for! V6 engine is plenty, but the SRT8 would be a dream!
Great car if you have a warranty!
Jim, 01/03/2010
2007 Dodge Magnum SXT 4dr Wagon AWD (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
When I sold my business after 27 years I treated my self to my second new car, ever. I loved it until 48 hours later when the engine knocked like heck during warm up. I was told it might go away. 14k later a new short block was in stalled. A trans recall for reprogramming, brakes warped, tie rod ends came loose, both tail lenses fogged up, the clear coat on the wheels peeled in 6k from rusty rotors,rear speakers buzz even on low volume, u-connect works less than half the time but only while answering the phone. (you get a call, you push the button, it tells you your phone is unavailable!)Frustrating!. SYNC in my wife's ford works much better. I wanted to buy American and still glad I did.
Early Magnum results
D'lin, 07/15/2007
2007 Dodge Magnum SXT 4dr Wagon AWD (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Nice comfortable car with lousy windows and mediocre controls. What were they thinking? Hard to see stoplights, tops of hills etc. through narrow low windshield, the back has a narrow slit that gets dirty fast and is hard to see much in the rear either. Only question was where to mount the machine gun in the bunker. The cruise control, trip odometer are poorly located and designed, who needs an extra left handed stalk that runs right across the gas gauge. Did you hit the turn signal or the cruise control? Bad design. Controls and instruments have been much better designed in nearly all cars for over 50 years. Styling just to be different just dosen't cut it.
Black Mag R/T V8
The Diggler, 01/12/2009
2007 Dodge Magnum RT 4dr Wagon (5.7L 8cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Best car I have ever owned. The looks, the interior space and enough whip for V8 models and up! Good gas mileage for 340hp ( getting 19-20) Could have gotten better quality interior but very quiet and comfortable inside. Drove to NC and handled awesome around mountain roads. I test drove v6 and there is a big drop off ! Go Hemi, the best route to go.
All Tens to me.
Kali_P, 07/15/2007
2007 Dodge Magnum SXT 4dr Wagon AWD (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I had to decide what kind of car I was gonna get. I was more than surprised to realise that I was going to be buying an American Car (that wasn't a Jeep). After owning 3 BMW's, I was sure a European car would be sitting in the driveway but wow. The Magnum has been a favorite design since they hit the streets. After driving it, the handling, the fit and finish, the interior, the solid feel of well thought out construction, and most importantly, the way I feel when I'm driving this car. How did Dodge manage to keep the vehicle so tame and peaceful on the inside. It kinda feels like a Mercedes... OK, maybe it is the Daimler influence on Dodge.