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1.75 out of 5 stars

Worst Car Ever..

morgan06, 06/13/2009
2006 Dodge Stratus R/T 4dr Sedan (2.7L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful

Please please do not buy this unless you are extremely well off and can afford to replace everything! I have had nothing but problems since I got it 2 years ago. It has 70,000 miles and has had a new timing belt, housing unit, magnetic cam sensor, computer and more that i cannot remember now....and it still is not working. The dodge dealer can't figure it out! Do not buy this car. Spend a little more and get something reliable that works.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Good "First" New Car

Mike, 12/20/2005
2006 Dodge Stratus SXT 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

This is a great car if you're new to the "new car" market. Easy to drive, has what you need, and nice safety features as well. Back seat is spacious and the flip down seat is nice as well. Overall, the Stratus is a good sturdy car for the just-out-of- college buyer (like me).

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Has been a good vehicle for me =)

Arianna, 08/30/2009
2006 Dodge Stratus SXT 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Bought my 2006 Stratus last summer and I'm glad I did. I have had no problems with it yet *knock on wood* and it's been a very enjoyable car. I recently went on a road trip and I didn't even need to fill up the entire way there and back! It's amazing the gas mileage you can get with this car. I definitely don't waste time at the pump aha! The 4 cyl engine is good, but I can see why the V-6 would be better for the size of this vehicle. It didn't handle amazingly well last winter (in NY) but considering I live up on a huge hill, what can you really expect from a car? I can't really complain about it, I've had a good experience with this car, and it makes me want to buy Dodge again.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Really Like !

Eileen, 12/12/2009
2006 Dodge Stratus SXT 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I recently acquired my Dodge as a gift from my children, It is gunmetal grey,which is nice as it appears to change colors, depends on weather conditions,looks nice on the road. Gas mileage is ok but not as good as we had hoped, and I do not put my foot to the metal.Like the way it handles.

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4 out of 5 stars

Love My "Goldie"!!!

B. T. Brooks, 07/17/2015
updated 07/19/2019
2006 Dodge Stratus SXT 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful

I got my Stratus back in '07 from Enterprise Rentals. Only major problem I've had was a crankshaft issue and that was after having it for 7 years. I've done some changes like different chrome rims for something sportier (including wheel adapters), a rear spoiler, fog lights (yellow strobes), a muffler system that allows more air exhaust (and sound), new shocks and a better stereo system. Planning on hunting down a supercharger for it (keep hearing the police used to use this model)...otherwise, my baby's a creampuff! Be careful on doing electrical work, for it'll seem like you'll lose your battery charge, but the way Dodge builds their cars, it's a lil tricky but manageable as long as you're careful. Pretty good on gas and currently researching the pros and cons of changing gas type from the low end to at least mid-grade. Just take of it and it'll take care of you.

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4 out of 5 stars
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