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Fantastic Little Car.
Andy, 05/04/2017
updated 12/03/2020
1994 Dodge Shadow ES 4dr Hatchback
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
My Grandmother left me this car when she passed away in 2012. She had bought the car when it was next to new. All through the years, I took care of the cosmetic maintenance and oil changes. That was pretty much all this car ever needed. It is great on gas and has never left either one of us stranded. It has carried us wherever we needed to go. The only major fix was a bad head gasket in 2010. The air conditioner is freezing cold. It has never leaked or used any fluids. It is only driven in the spring, summer, and fall now. I would love to have another one as a daily driver. Unfortunately, these cars did not withstand the years of salt around here. They are few and far between now. The car still turns many heads and receives compliments from the people who remember them. *2020 update* - Still have all good things to say about this car. It just keeps going and going. Brakes, tires, blower motor resistor, and A/C compressor are the only expenses I had in the past 8 years.
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Race
moparman, 06/12/2008
1994 Dodge Shadow ES 2dr Hatchback
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
I bought this car already torn down, i am using this car to race at a circle track. The car is completely stock no improvements. It is very fast (won the first and only race so far) I race against people who put 2 grand into the car with performance stuff i bought the car for $450 and have put about $250 into it but that is expected with a race car. Only thing I've had to replace was rack and pinion and a starter(plugs and wires)
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familycarman, 03/01/2002
1994 Dodge Shadow 4dr Hatchback
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
I am the 2nd owner on the car, it had been a rental car for a year prior. We have put over 80,000 miles ourselves on the car. Used as primary family car from 20,000 miles to 98,000 miles, now my commutter car. No major complaints-- although regular maintenance is getting quite expensive-- I spend about $1000 about every 18 months in the last few years at the dealership making sure it is in top-quality condition.
Great car!
AUF_Outlaw, 04/29/2002
1994 Dodge Shadow ES 4dr Hatchback
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Excellent and reliable car. Only problems I have had come directly from previous owner (a/c was damaged from a shop it was taken to for a recharge). Oxygen sensor has gone bad, but easily fixed. The car is fun to drive, has an excellent amount of power for a 4cyl... Can even burn some rubber (front wheel drive as well). Handling and breaking is awesome. Overall, it drives like a higher-end car. Interior is roomy, and easily accesable and easy to store (hatchback makes it a whole lot bigger to play with). Only thing I wish was that it came with a center arm-rest :D
Great Car
Jerry, 12/28/2008
1994 Dodge Shadow ES 2dr Hatchback
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Purchased new in 12/93 for my trip cross coutry. The 3.0 V6 was impressive stock, but with a couple minor changes (cold air intake, high flow cat & muffler, larger tires & wheels) it would keep up with Mustangs and Camaros of that year. Ran a 14.0 qtr mile at Maple Grove. As a soldier in the US Army I travelled and the Shadow took me everywhere from Louisiana to Alaska. Over 30K / year for the first 4 years with no problems. Went through lots of tires, but that was my heavy foot, not the car.
In sweet love
raelee07, 01/20/2009
1994 Dodge Shadow 2dr Hatchback
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
So, I have had my Shadow for almost four years. And I am super super impressed. It has on it 225,904 miles on it and I am keeping it climbing. I do a lot of traveling. My transmission does not slip a bit and the only big repair I have had to do was the radiator. I tell you no lies. I have had probaby 5 people in the last year offer me at least a grand for it but you know what? Not going anywhere. If and when it does die I want to be the one driving it. If you've got one of these cars, be smart and keep that bad boy. Long live the shadow.
Best car ever
Andy, 09/09/2009
1994 Dodge Shadow 2dr Hatchback
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought my 94 Shadow in November of 94 with 12,000 miles on it. The following fall it drove 100 miles (round trip) per day to college 5 days a week. It was in a rollover accident in winter of 96. Rolled it back onto the wheels and drove it into body shop. Continued to drive until 2000 when it was sold to my brother for college and had not needed one repair in its 125,000 mile life. Was sold back to me in 2002 for a daily driver work car at which time I drove it up to 200,000 miles replacing only hoses at 185,000 miles. Still didn't use 1 drop of oil between changes. It was only retired due to a severe accident that tore the engine off the motor mounts. The engine still ran after.
My first car....and best car
slowfastshadow, 11/12/2009
1994 Dodge Shadow ES 2dr Hatchback
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
this is my first car and it was the clanest old car i have ever seen. i put a straight pipe on mine, and window tint with a custom spoiler. this car is just a project, i drive it everywhere but i am going to keep dressing it up. my engine is a v6 so it has some balls. it has a new transmission putt in before i got it with only 69,000 miles on it.
190K miles and still going!
Chris, 02/27/2010
1994 Dodge Shadow 2dr Hatchback
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
It was not my first choice but it turned out to be the best car i ever owned! The Shadow loves to be driven both long and short trips.
I love It!!!
Baxinator4, 06/30/2002
1994 Dodge Shadow ES 2dr Hatchback
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I am a proud owner of a '94 ES V6. I've had it for 7 years and have over 100,000 miles on it. There have been no serious problems. My only complaints are the noise that is typical with older Chryslers, and the overall fit and finish is very simple. On average the car gets between 20-24mpg in the city and I always get around 28mpg on long trips on the highway. The car feels quick and has lots of torque for a car of its size. DO NOT buy one with an automatic transmission. My brother had a '92 Duster (same car as the shadow) with an auto that was replaced 3 times and is typical of Chryslers. This car is definitely a great buy.
Awesome Car
kyouto, 07/10/2002
1994 Dodge Shadow 4dr Hatchback
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Fun, power, reliable, economic... everything and more. Has enough power to be fun, handels Extremely well, little maintance, and at 109k miles... the only problem was the a/c went out, due to incompentant service that the previous owner had taken too...
Its all good
Koolio, 09/07/2002
1994 Dodge Shadow ES 4dr Hatchback
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Man, this car is bomb! It has everything, and has never, ever even broken down once. I swear, I put this thing through hell, and it just keeps going and going. I had to write this review because, damn, it is a nice car. Might not have all that power, but man, it is one nice car.
Still running good
HewJ, 09/27/2002
1994 Dodge Shadow 4dr Hatchback
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I've had this car for 3 yrs now. this car has been very reliable to me. i plan on keeping it as a "beater" car when i buy a new car. i have put on about 60k miles since i got it...it now has 205k miles. I can still hit 100mph !!! Since i've had the car, i've replaced the headgasket, water pump, and tires (about $1000) Not to bad for 3 years. I would recommend this car to anyone with low budget car maintainence.
Nothing but trouble
notadodgefan, 07/17/2002
1994 Dodge Shadow ES 2dr Hatchback
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I purchased the car second hand from a dealership in 1998. It had 34,000 miles and I've put 38,000 on it. In the last 3 years the car has not ran properly for more than 2 consecutive months due to some electrical problem nobody (dealerships and licensed mechanics) seems to be able to find.
Rock Solid Car
Herschel Ashgaard, 10/12/2002
1994 Dodge Shadow 4dr Hatchback
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
3 Accidents couldnt kill it!!! It's still going strong!!! I've got just over 180K on it and really have only had to replace the clutch plate and of course the O2 sensor, but what the hey when it's such a great car! I'm going to drive it as long as I possibly can! Very low maintanance!
This car is SWEET!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
alice, 10/03/2002
1994 Dodge Shadow ES 2dr Hatchback
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This is so much beter than the Dodge Neon, the Dodge Omni glh, but the Ford thunderbird is also sweet.
Still the Best Vehicle I Have Ever Owned!
bladeedge12, 08/27/2012
1994 Dodge Shadow ES 2dr Hatchback
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
My 1994 Dodge Shadow ES was my second car, but the first one I bought myself. It is still the best vehicle I have owned and I'm only on my 7th vehicle! I regret the day I traded it in, but I got a 1999 Chrysler Concorde for it. I miss my Shadow. Should've kept it and restored it.
Turd Mobile
SteveTheBluesman, 12/25/2002
1994 Dodge Shadow 4dr Hatchback
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I own this car via marriage...my wife's car, I maintain it and deal with it's probelms, which have been few. The car does burn oil, creaks like an old man, is slow as molassas running uphill in January, has horrid build quality but at 71000 miles, the car starts every day.
My Tank
kjane, 01/11/2003
1994 Dodge Shadow 2dr Hatchback
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought my Shadow brand new in 94. It has been through many road trips 300+ miles, a couple of fender benders, harsh winters (-30)and hot summers (110) and all types of road conditions. It takes a licking and keeps ticking!!
Solid car- 9 years, no major repairs
TJ2, 09/13/2003
1994 Dodge Shadow ES 2dr Hatchback
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought this car new in April 1994 and have had no major repairs. My car has a manual transmission with overdrive and has required no major repairs at 95,000 mi. Odometer and speedometer don't function when outdoor temperatures exceed 90 F, but in Oregon that doesn't happen much. Automatic seatbelt has continued to function well. Driver side mirror has come out of its track periodically since it was new. (fixed 3 times under dealer warranty, fixed at home since then. Our fixes last longer.) Good handling in rain/snow and starts in sub-zero weather.
1994 Dodge shadow
SaraB, 04/08/2004
1994 Dodge Shadow ES 4dr Hatchback
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
It has been a great car for me. I have owned it for over a year now and not once has it broken down on me, nor have I had any machanical problems with it. It's a great for a first car. Great on gas I only spend about $20 a month on gas actually.
Very Reliable
chgoken, 05/16/2004
1994 Dodge Shadow ES 4dr Hatchback
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
The car has run well. Maintenance at regular intervals required no major repairs. Major items came around 100000 miles
My Shadow Caries Me.
Carl French, 03/30/2006
1994 Dodge Shadow ES 2dr Hatchback
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I have enjoyed my Shadow and have found it to be very reliable and economical. I travel a lot of highway miles and it has never let me down when I needed it. It even survived a break enter and theft by a young car thief.
Long term relationship
shiba, 04/27/2006
1994 Dodge Shadow 2dr Hatchback
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Used as dolly vehicle, and everyday car shopping, church etc. Takes curves well mileage to 30 MPG. No problems, stick shift.
Dodge Shadow
Holly Fries, 03/27/2003
1994 Dodge Shadow 4dr Hatchback
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Overall, my car has been good, no major problems.
Best car I ever owned
wirth85, 03/09/2007
1994 Dodge Shadow ES 4dr Hatchback
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This is the most reliable and fun car I ever driven. It is always reliabe in the winter and handles very well. No engine problems yet and I don't expect any.
Owned 2 so far.
Shaner, 05/12/2003
1994 Dodge Shadow 4dr Hatchback
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I have owned 2 of these (actually 1 Shadow and 1 Duster). My wife's Shadow has been one of the best car's I've owned. It has been a good, reliable car. It has 150,000 miles, the last 20k have been all short trips. It is still running great. Only major repair was the head gasket (which I'm told is normal at 140k), other stuff has been general maintenance (brakes, battery, etc). My '94 Duster had some problems, but I bought that w/ 100k on it. Who knows who had it before??? I think it only goes to show that if you take care of car, it'll last.
Decent Car, short on power
Pat D., 05/29/2003
1994 Dodge Shadow 2dr Hatchback
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Had problems with the 3 speed auto, had to be rebuilt after 60K miles. Also had a blown head gasket at 40K. Base 2.2 is already underpowered (93hp/2500lbs weight not good) and the car probably did no better than 14 second 0-60s new, although it was rather responsive above 60mph in 3rd when accelerating without kicking down to 2nd. Handling also excellent for a cheap car,very little body roll and excellent grip even from puny P185/70TR14s. Radio sucks, speakers are decent sized (5 1/4 inch in the front, 5X7s in the back) but bass response weak, even with aftermarket head unit. Front seats fairly comfortable, back cramped (expected), and styling very nice.
Fast Car V6 141+ HP
cenva, 05/31/2003
1994 Dodge Shadow ES 2dr Hatchback
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
3.0 L Very fast and low Q! Smooth engine.