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Fun Car with Speed & Reliability
Jackbird60, 08/07/2008
1991 Dodge Shadow ES Turbo 2dr Convertible
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
This is my second 1991 ES Convt Turbo. I can't tell you how thrilled I was to find another. Very, very hard to find. This one had only 80K (Carfax certified) The Paint was very good except the trunk area. Not one ding on the car. The top is in VGC and the interior looks great. The car runs and drives excellent and everything works except A/C which was converted to 134a & just needs a compressor. Driving impression: The Turbo really sends this car flying and yet the engine at normal operating speeds is quite quiet & smooth, even at a stop light. This is the best car experience for $2,000 you can get. VG Reliability. It will blow the doors of any 90's Miata, etc.
Great car, lots of power, lots of fun
bob, 12/07/2008
1991 Dodge Shadow ES Turbo 2dr Convertible
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
This is a 2.5 turbo automatic convertible. It takes turns like it's on rails. It has power off the line and on the highway. It really handle well, and idle smoothly. These 2.5 liter engines are just about bulletproof. Automatic shifting is smooth. Just love the car. Seats are real comfortable. Just a great car and cheap to maintain. The most fun you can have driving and very dependable.
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Shadowgrl, 05/07/2002
1991 Dodge Shadow ES 2dr Convertible
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I really love my Shadow... as a teen age girl its the best thing sence sliced bread. IT runs well and the convertable top it great!
Best car for family
Stone, 05/20/2002
1991 Dodge Shadow America 4dr Hatchback
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
My 91 shadow american is the best car for a family. Its not made to 'get up and go' like a sports car but a family thats looking for a reliable car that goes and goes, this is it. The only thing replaced in this car was the fuel pump. Everything else has been perfect. My car doesnt have power windows, cruise and all that. What it does have is quality and dependablity. Thats what makes it a great car. Two car seats in back fit fine. The kids enjoy riding in our car.
Fun to Drive
Dan Washington, 07/06/2002
1991 Dodge Shadow America 2dr Hatchback
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
At 150K, this car runs like a Tiger! The 2.2 litter four-cylinder engine averages 25-city/30-highway mileage per gallon. The two misgiving on this vehicle are the air-conditioning and 0to 40 miles takeoff speed. The air- condition compressor and high-pressure side hoses need major design improvement.
Wrok horse
unclmick, 06/24/2003
1991 Dodge Shadow America 4dr Hatchback
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Like most dodges, the engine was great, but the body was crap. It started to fall apart as soon as I got it. Clear coat coming off, liners coming down. BUT, the engine ran and ran. It saved us so much money to drive it into the ground. Hard city driving and long family visit roadtrips. Overall I definitely got my money out of it.
I Loved My Dodge Shadow Baby!
Shasta4737, 11/13/2021
1991 Dodge Shadow ES Turbo 2dr Convertible
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I had a 1991 Dodge Shadow Convertible for over 20 years. It was blue with a red racing stripe. I loved the way it looked and drove. It never had any major problems until 2018 when I discovered it was rusting out underneath, so I had to replace it. I still miss it!
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Good Small Car
Glenn, 08/04/2010
1992 Dodge Shadow Highline 4dr Hatchback
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I had one of these I bought new in 1990 and put 100,000 trouble free miles on it. I bought a new one in 1992 for my mother-in-law and she drove it until she passed away. She loved it and it has sat the last few years as we just could not sell it. I started driving it again recently and it runs like the day we bought it. These were good cars for the money, this car has 77,000 miles on it without a single problem.
Still Going
Materialman , 03/27/2022
updated 04/07/2025
1992 Dodge Shadow Highline 4dr Hatchback
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
We still own our 92. I wrote a couple of reviews on this car in 2008 and 2010. It now has 92,000 miles on it and still runs great. The 2.5 engine has been as reliable as the old SlantSix Chrysler sold for years. This car still looks new and I’m surprised the interior has held up so well. When I get gas, people come over and want to look at the car because you just don’t see them anymore, some want to buy it. It’s not for sale. Update: the car continues to perform well. It starts, and runs fine. The paint still shines and the interior looks like new. Update: not much new to report. The car still keeps going. 92,000 miles. Starts every day, doesn’t burn oil, gets decent mileage. Cars been worth every penny we paid for it. Update: Had a head gasket failure at 95,000 miles. Researching the internet, I see that can be an issue around 100,000 miles. Being we bought this car new, for my wife’s Mother, and she loved it, it has become part of the family. We knew we had to fix it. Refurbished the head, new head gasket, new timing belt, full tune up, new belts, new water pump, thermostat, and all filters. $1750, but worth it. Car runs like new again. Paint and interior still looks like new. It should run for a long time now. Update 10/24: The car is running perfectly again since the head gasket repair. It was worth the $1750.00 dollars it cost me. The car still looks very close to new, inside and out, and has a lot of sentimental value to us, so sending to the junk yard was never an option. The car is a testament to good maintenance and good engineering by Chrysler Corporation. A plumber that was at my neighbors house walked over to look at it while I was washing it the other day and wanted to buy it. Of course, I declined the offer. Update: The car has 97,000 miles on it. Running great since the repair of the head gasket. I’ll get it inspected today and it will pass with flying colors. I guy wanted me to take a picture of him standing by it in a gas station the other day. He said his Mom used to take him to school every day in one just like it. It’s still going!
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PaulOhio, 07/15/2002
1991 Dodge Shadow America 2dr Hatchback
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
The transmission leaked from the moment I got this car. The doors are poorly designed so that you can hear too much wind noise ans the seals around the doors slide so water leaks in. I got the car with only 56,000 miles on it but it was terrible from day 1. Stay away from this car. The hatchback wouldn't even stay up because the hydrolic arms were cheap.
Sport Convertible
wheelnut, 08/22/2002
1991 Dodge Shadow Highline 2dr Convertible
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I love my Shadbow convertible, although it's old.
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franky, 09/23/2002
1991 Dodge Shadow ES Turbo 2dr Convertible
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I love this little car. It's roomy enough for me, great car!
91 Dodge Shadow
Nebrfan, 12/12/2002
1991 Dodge Shadow ES Turbo 4dr Hatchback
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought the car with 46K and now it's at 110k. It's traveled from Seattle to Wisconsin and now to Florida to live. This car has been a great companion. I've used it for my paper route as well as personal use and all my kids learned to drive in it. I've had to replace the radiator, brakes (2 times) and have the a/c fixed and of course new tires. But its been a great car.
Love my Lil mopars
Dodge 1, 11/07/2024
1991 Dodge Shadow Highline 2dr Convertible
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This is my 5th ,Pcar,Shodow/sundance.this is my third convertable, I had a two door, and a 4 door. 2.2,2.5, and 3 litre. The American 4 cylinders were dependable, cheap to maintain I loved them.The 3.0 was was smokey, and ran out of steam by 80mpg.The cars are well made for being entry-level, and heavy.I love them.
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Fun to drive, wish it was more reliable
kickspro, 01/21/2010
1992 Dodge Shadow America 4dr Hatchback
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Got the car in May of 09, loved it. Drove good for about a week then the engines belt started squeeking, very annoying. Got a new belt and it was gone, car is very underpowered with a 2.2 4 cylinder in it. Car got good gas millage at the start of my purchase and got worse as days went on. The tranny leaked alot of tran fluid and had to refill it every few months. Car overall was very stock and basic but was a enjoyable ride. Didnt want to risk the engine and tranny going so I sold the beast.
great car
scatpack, 07/18/2002
1992 Dodge Shadow ES 2dr Convertible
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
only had minor problems-fuel pump, no a/c, timing belt
Way fun to drive
dale, 03/01/2002
1992 Dodge Shadow ES 2dr Convertible
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
3.0L V6 that will spin the 205's and still get 25MPG. It's just a fun little car and cheap to maintain. I've not had any major problems, just the little things that happen to a 10year old 128000 mile car. I Solo II race it for fun. At the point where you can find them in junk yards so parts are not too costly.
4 DR Hatchback
mandy20, 02/14/2003
1992 Dodge Shadow America 4dr Hatchback
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
It is so much fun to drive. Very reliable and good mileage. About 21+ in the city. Excellent exterior quality and comfortable seats.
Best used car I have ever bought
Spendaddy, 12/24/2005
1992 Dodge Shadow America 2dr Hatchback
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Bought this car in Vegas with 85,000 miles in Jan of 2004. Drove 2700 miles in 3 days to Florida and not one problem. Car has 102,000 and I can't beleive that every option still works! Just change oil and repack bearings regularly and you will be fine. Paint is not the best, but who cares it's 14 years old!! Best used car I ever bought for $1000!
MY RELIABLE SHADOW
SHORTY, 08/01/2004
1992 Dodge Shadow America 2dr Hatchback
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
MY SHADOW HAS BEEN WITH ME FOR 12 YEARS , AND IT HAS HELD UP PRETTY GOOD...IT IS A 5 SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION, EASY SHIFTING...HAVE HAD NO MAJOR PROBLEMS WITH IT...STILL HAS QUITE A BIT OF ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT...HOWEVER, I PRIDE MYSELF IN THE FACT I HAVE TAKEN CARE OF IT...IT HAS ALLMOST 112,000 MILES ON ITS 4 CYLINDER ENGINE...THE FIRST FEW YEARS, I DROVE QUITE A BIT ON INTERSTATE H IGHWAYS AND THE MILEAGE WAS OK, IF YOU DIDN'T FLUCTUATE YOUR SPEED UP AND DOWN...I WISH IT HAD BEEN A DIFFERENT COLOR, AND INCLUDED A SPOILER...HOWEVER, AT THE TIME, IT WAS IN MY PRICE RANGE...THE 2.5 ENGINE, HAS NEVER HAD ANY PROBLEMS...I WOULD BUY ONE AGAIN, IF I COULD!
Very inexpensive to own
Bnad, 09/21/2004
1992 Dodge Shadow ES 4dr Hatchback
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I paid about $8,500 for this car in 1993. I'm very happy with the repair record; until just the last year, the car just has never needed repairs. The car is a V6 with plenty of power and I've never had a major problem with it. The body metal has lasted very well; the clutch has nearly 100,000 miles on it. The biggest problem right now is a squeak from the sway bar bushings, which the mechanic has convinced me is harmless. This is really the requiem for my car as the paint is faded, the clutch has started to slip, and I don't think it's worth it to replace it. But this has been a very cheap car to own, and great performance for the money.
1992 dodge shadow america
kottonmouthking, 04/05/2005
1992 Dodge Shadow America 4dr Hatchback
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I love this vehicle because you get over 300 miles on a full tank. It handles great.
Don't buy this car
braklvr, 03/22/2003
1992 Dodge Shadow Highline 4dr Hatchback
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought the car in August/2002. Three weeks into my purchase, the head gasket broke. Two months and $800 later, the cam shaft broke. $300 later, it broke again. I have a good mechanic who didn't charge me the 2nd time but he said it will break again because the engine isn't holding the cam shaft in place right.
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Bespin, 12/31/2002
1992 Dodge Shadow ES 2dr Hatchback
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Love the car, has a lot of potential to be even more fun. Never had a problem mechanically, but I work at a mechanic shop and do all of the maintainance early.
Dodge shadow 3.0 ES 2DR
Mopar41, 07/07/2003
1992 Dodge Shadow ES 2dr Hatchback
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This car is one of the fastest stock dodge cars ever made. Its a great car to drive.With the 5spd, the car has much better acceleration than the auto.My car just happens to have a cold air intake and the turbo's 5spd tranny. It makes better 1/4 mile times but top speed is somewhat slower. Who needs to go fast on the city streets anyway?...ME! With the nitro, the car has 223hp. making the 1/4 mile in 13.8 sec!!! I've cut the car down 2.5'in, in the front and 2.0'in in the rear. I only did this to improove handling in high spd cornering.It has virtually no body roll at all. HAVE FUN!!!
My 450 dollar decison
Jacob , 03/20/2020
1992 Dodge Shadow ES 2dr Convertible
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought this car (convertible model) for 45o bucks, needed a new head cylinder because of a blown head gasket put about 500 dollars in it. I could not be happier! The car is such a smooth ride, and the comfort is amazing, but most 90's cars are! I have it going on 90 k and it runs great!
Good Little Car
materialman, 10/29/2008
1992 Dodge Shadow Highline 4dr Hatchback
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
We bought this car with 8000 miles on it in 1993 for my Mother-in-Law. She loved it and would not have traded it for a new Mercedes. She has passed away now and the car is in mint condition with 77,000 miles on it. We have never had a minutes trouble from it and it will never be sold.