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bullwinkle, 09/11/2004
2005 Dodge Stratus SXT 2dr Coupe (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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It took me and my wife a while to find a car we liked but when we found our stratus sxt we fell in love it is so fun to drive plus it is a pretty car I wouldn't give it up for nothing it's a small car that is sharp plus got the power to back it up
2004 Stratus
Jeffrew, 10/02/2004
2005 Dodge Stratus SXT 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
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I've had this car for a year and I love it as much today as I did when I saw it. It's a nice-looking car with excellent performance. I highly recommned this car.
Stratus R/T
car_know_it_all, 10/02/2004
2005 Dodge Stratus R/T 2dr Coupe (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
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I have just purchased my 2004 Stratus R/T, and was astounded with how happy i was. I previously drove a 2002 Neon SXT, and the Stratus is a much better car. The performance is absolutely great, and with the auto-stick these California hills are a breeze. The bold and daring design of the Stratus R/T Coupe demands respect from every one on the road. Every since i picked it up from the dealer i have been reciveing constant complements on my new ride.
MY CAR
ROYM, 10/09/2004
2005 Dodge Stratus SXT 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
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VERY NICE CAR GREAT GAS MILEAGE
Old Reliable
dingo9, 10/14/2004
2005 Dodge Stratus SXT 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Excellent family transportation, good fuel economy, stylish, carries lots of cargo (camping gear), comfortable for long highway drives (8 hours). I like it! My previous car was another Stratus, which still ran great after 187000 miles!
Very Good
MaryPaige Anderson, 03/19/2005
2005 Dodge Stratus SXT 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
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This is my 2nd Stratus and I love it as does everyone who has rode in it. It's sporty looking and great on gas. Would I buy another one? Perhaps. But I'm looking for something a bit larger now as in the new Dodge Charger. Although I love my Stratus. Dodge builds great vehicles; I have 5 Dodge vehicles now that includes the Stratus and 4 trucks. You can't go wrong with a Dodge built vehicle; they last forever!
Wonderful car
Steve McKnelly, 07/14/2005
2005 Dodge Stratus SXT 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
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I have the SXT Special Edition and I love it! Quiet on the inside with a nice, deep exhaust note on the outside. The only problem I've run into with this car involves the O2 sensors. One of them died in the first 12,000 miles. When they replaced it at the dealership, it wasn't until I returned with the same problem that they learned there was a misprint in the service manual. If you have work done on this problem and it doesn't go away after service, have the dealership verify the part number with Dodge.
Great Car
Great Car, 12/05/2005
2005 Dodge Stratus SXT 2dr Coupe (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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This is a great car. I have owned lots of cars and I think this is about my favorite. I think they should put better tires on though, as mine has 18,000 miles and look like racing slicks. Goodyear Eagle LS was not a wise choice. Brakes had to be replaced at 11,000 miles. But other than that I love this car. Sometimes i find myself taking the long way home because i just enjoy driving this car. Oh yeah.... when new... be ready to pay for some gas till it has about 5,000 miles.... felt like I was trying to keep gas in a V8 instead of a 4cyl.
The Stratus is Awesome!
Rick, 02/17/2006
2005 Dodge Stratus SXT 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
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I love this car! It's very comfortable, the dash is cool with the racing style guages. An extremely enjoyable car to drive!
Give it a chance
Naomi, 04/12/2006
2005 Dodge Stratus SXT 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I just got this car and it is a very nice car, fun to drive and everyone I know really likes it. In fact 2 of my friends are getting one. It is under $20,000 unlike most cars with the same options. I feel it is a good car with lots of room in the back. My friend is 6'2 and fit in it w/o hitting his knees on my seat. Overall I give it a 10. My reason I got it is because a friend of mine has had theirs for 3 years and loves it and has been very reliable for her.
Loving it
Jennifer, 05/17/2006
2005 Dodge Stratus SXT 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
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I got my car an year ago and I love it so much. I only had one problem with it. That's when my tranmission went out in it. But I didn't have to pay an cent to get it fixed. It's so much fun to drive and anyone who rides with me loves it as much as me.
Awsome and Inexpensive
Hope, 05/29/2006
2005 Dodge Stratus SXT 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
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When we first got the car I wasn't so into it. Now I love it. The sound system is great, it's comfortable and has a sleek design. We couldn't have asked for a better car at the price we payed.
Good so far
watcher7, 03/10/2007
2005 Dodge Stratus SXT 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Purchased used with 26,000 miles have 36,000 now with no problems mine is a 2.7l flex fuel. Very comfortable and quiet ride. Transmission seems to lose fluid slowly over a long period of time but find no leaks had a few rough gear changes but other wise flawless . Plan to keep and have no regrets so far.
Nice Change
Brian, 04/22/2007
2005 Dodge Stratus SXT 2dr Coupe (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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Bought on a whim!, Styling and price caught our eye. Have had for 1 year and 12,000 miles and still extremely happy with all aspects.
Great Car overall.
jrv14, 05/15/2007
2005 Dodge Stratus SXT 2dr Coupe (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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I have only had it a few days. I seems to drive well. It has great handling and a smooth ride. I have always owned Mitsubishi cars I was shoping for an Eclipse and I changed my mind because the 2 door coupe Stratus has the same Mitsubishi built drive train as the Eclipse. I like the body better than the Eclipe because it has more room in the back seat. I really am enjoying my car.
What a piece of absolute garbage!!!
Jessi, 03/21/2008
2005 Dodge Stratus SXT 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
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Well, my husband already had the car when we got married in 09-06.It was under factory until 36,000 Miles. At about 38,000 Miles, the crank seal went out because of play in the crank. It was $400 to fix the seal, and $2000 if we wanted to fix the crank. Since we didn't fix the crank, the seal went out like 2 days later and we have to put like 5 quarts of oil in it a week because it just pours out. Also, around the same time, the transmission has begun to jerk when it's put into gear. We took good care of the car (oil changes, scheduled maintenance, etc.) and it is still falling apart at 38,000 Miles. It's such a freaking piece of crap. We're stuck with it though because we still owe $10, 000 on it.
I love this car!
ktracy03, 04/26/2008
2005 Dodge Stratus SXT 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
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I owned my stratus for 2 years, the ONLY reason I traded it is because my husband wanted a Charger, only because he would have done it for me, did I do this for him. I did absolutely love this car though, it was sharp looking, comfortable, and just "fit ME" like it was made for me. I highly recommend this car for reliability, comfort, looks, etc.
What's up with the Brakes
Not Happy, 05/06/2008
2005 Dodge Stratus SXT 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
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I hate my Stratus. The interior is dark. Should be overhead lights or lighting on the shift. And the brakes. Ha - mine squeal so bad I'm embarrassed to stop beside someone. The dealership claims there is nothing wrong. I read that if you reverse the calibers it was suppose to help, but my mechanic doesn't understand what that would do. The sound is worse then a dump truck. I hate this car and if I wasn't so upside down on it,I would trade it in today, Calling Dodge or Chrysler doesn't help.
I would never buy a Dodge again!
DonnaGrace64, 12/01/2009
2005 Dodge Stratus SXT 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
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When I purchased this car in Dec 2005 and it still had miles left on the original warranty, I was happy. But I wasn't thinking that I needed to get it in for servce right away and within a few months I had to replace the transmission. Now the Shock Mounts/struts holding the rear shocks in place have broken and I need to replace them. I have so many problems with this car ever since I bought it - and the dealership I took it to for service just expects me to accept the broken mounts due to "salt and corrosion" as normal -even though the car is only about 5 years from the manufacture date- That I should have no problem with having to pay $550.00 for this repair. I'll never buy a Dodge again!!!