Used 2000 Dodge Stratus Consumer Reviews
Suprising Good Car
Very cheap to buy. I bought for $4000 under NADA retail 4 years ago. The 2.5 V6 is far better then the 4 cyl. No major problems and very reliable. I have made no repairs to engine or transmission in 60k miles. Although the side cover on the tranny has leaked the entire time and required about a quart every year. I have replaced the outer tie-rod ends twice. I enjoy driving the car and the fuel economy is OK. The leather seats are falling apart. I apply conditioner regularly but they are cracked and tearing. Overall I am very happy. I bought it cheap and it has been very reliable. I did not expect to be so happy with a Dodge.
What a Versitile Vehicle
I have the larger edition of this vehicle. I can say as a single Mom with family over 2800 miles one way to visit each summer, this car is a champ! Less than $150 in gas from OK to FL in the midst of summer w/ a family of 5. Hail to Dodge. Please, make more like this!
Great Car
I purchased my Stratus used Jan 2001, since then I have put 250,000 miles on it. I have had very few problems and have put a total of 4000 into upkeep and repairs over the last 6 1/2 years. Even with all this mileage I still get 25 mpg highway. Yes it does need some more work but what vehicle wouldnt that has been a real work horse for 42,000 miles a year.
best cheap sedan available
Solid, well made, reliable and pretty fun to drive
More Auto-Stick Please
Bought my ES with 25K miles, now has 71K miles. Won't blow hot air at all now, dealer say's $500 to tear out dash and get to heater box. Blows cold fine, at all settings, too bad it's January....am gonna trade it in for an Intrepid as I can't find a newer Stratus with Auto- Stick......where are they, I want a used one. I like my Stratus but don't want to put a $1000 into it(needs brakes now too as I put off getting pads replaced)