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Used 2008 Dodge Nitro Consumer Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

I Love my Nitro!

PLC, 03/19/2009
2008 Dodge Nitro SLT 4dr SUV (3.7L 6cyl 4A)
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I drive, a lot! I spend about an hour a day if not more in my car so I really wanted something I could rely on and like. I LOVE my nitro!! It's super cute and just what I needed. I chose between this, the Pontiac G6, and the Ford Mustang. Yeah, a wide variety. I got this because of all the room!! I can take my 2 Labs everywhere with me and they ride comfortably. There are a couple things I would change but for the most part I absolutely LOVE it! It hasn't given me any problems yet (knock on wood) and I've put almost 17K miles on it in 7 months! If you get one, give in and get the sound system. I didn't and wish I would have!

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4.75 out of 5 stars

The Best!

FASANI, 07/21/2008
2008 Dodge Nitro SLT 4dr SUV 4WD (3.7L 6cyl 4A)
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Got the diesel version for outside the US market (I live in Chile, South America). Great car, beautiful, nice equipped, good interior and exterior nice. Not a single noise inside and I drive at least 10 miles a day on unpaved roads as I live in the farm. Great on mud and tried it on sand. The diesel engine is incredible. Fast and silent. Not a single problem. May be a little soft suspension, but that's good when you need it to drive on highways, as it feel as a tall car. Good rear seats space. I had many cars, including Grand Cherokees, Mercedes, etc., and this is different and great. I enjoy to drive it every day.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

80 Nitro R/T review

Aaron, 11/11/2007
2008 Dodge Nitro SLT 4dr SUV 4WD (3.7L 6cyl 4A)
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5000kms on my 08 Nitro R/T and if I given the choice I would do it again. Fuel economy improves with every tank, styling is unique in a sea of rolling eggs. Infinity stereo is awesome, slide and go storage is great. While cross shopping this vehicle I wound the imports to be thousands more for less performance. 2 thumbs up.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Fun and Fast 4.0 R/T Edition

Craig, 10/30/2007
2008 Dodge Nitro SXT 4dr SUV (3.7L 6cyl 6M)
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I've only got 3200 miles on the clock, but the 4.0 V-6 is starting to get broken in, and really quick. I love the all-black exterior with black leather seats. Handling seems a little top-heavy with a fairly quick tendency toward oversteer. Not bad, just not a sports car!

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5 out of 5 stars

Mad About You!

dls, 07/04/2008
2008 Dodge Nitro SXT 4dr SUV 4WD (3.7L 6cyl 6M)
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I have leased 2 Jeep Grand Cherokees, a Dodge Durango, a Jeep Wrangler Rubicon and now a Dodge Nitro. By far, the Dodge Nitro is my absolute favorite hands down! The Dodge Nitro is such a pleasure to drive and a head turner to boot! The overall performance is so impressive for an SUV, I would recommend this vehicle to anyone. The price point on the Nitro is far less than what you would expect to pay for such quality. Thank you to Chrysler for designing such an awesome machine!

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