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Used 1996 Dodge Stratus Consumer Reviews

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2.5 out of 5 stars

This car stinks

angrydodgeowner, 08/07/2002
1996 Dodge Stratus ES 4dr Sedan
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I have spent over $3,000 in repairs on this vehicle during a three-year period. I have had to replace the head gasket and have a new transmission put in. Plus, I just had to have new transmission seals replaced after 40,000 miles. The mechanic told me there is no air that gets to these seals so fluid builds up on them and they heat up and crack. These cars are pieces of crap. I would not recommend this car to my worst enemy. Don't buy this car!!!!

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3.75 out of 5 stars

1996 Dodge Stratus ES

misanthropicelle, 05/24/2002
1996 Dodge Stratus ES 4dr Sedan
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I just bought this car a few days ago, but it is great! I love manual cars, and this one is definitely perfect for my needs. I drove the car 45 miles on the highway and the gas gauge didn't even move. The mileage is amazing and perfect for anyone that has to drive distances often!

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4.5 out of 5 stars

Excellent Vehicle for commuting

ltpwf, 09/13/2002
1996 Dodge Stratus 4dr Sedan
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This vehicle has over 136000 original miles on it and it is still going strong. I have made sure proper preventitive maintenance has been performed and other than replacing the rear brakes this year I have had no problems with the car. I would definently by another one when the time comes.

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4 out of 5 stars

dodge stratus es

Reazonz, 05/25/2009
1996 Dodge Stratus ES 4dr Sedan
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Bought it in 1997 ive only had to replance the radiator, water pump and radiator hose everything else is still great I just hit 140,000 miles and im still goin strong I get the oil changed every 3,500 miles the a/c compresser just wen out this summer and its lookin at about $300 to fix I never really used it often so I wont get it fixed until I need to.

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3.13 out of 5 stars

1996 Dodge stratus

VAYASTEVE, 09/15/2002
1996 Dodge Stratus 4dr Sedan
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Good car well bulit but many minor problems which can be a headache.Better off with the V-6 for more power.2.4 4 cyl is good for local driving but it,s not enough power for passing and acclerating.Brakes good.All in all it's a good car and Chrysler has doone a lot to inprove their automobiles.But I feel that the service at bayside Dodge after I biught the car was poor.

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