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Nice, but MPG is really bad
socaljoe, 12/11/2006
2006 Dodge Stratus SXT 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
5 of 9 people found this review helpful
Bought a 2006 Stratus SXT for my girlfriend. The car looks nice, rides really comfy. For a car that's a 4cylinder, the miles-per-gallon is really bad. It has worse gas mileage than my '03 Silverado V8 with 7" lift kit. The Stratus only does 16mpg in the city. Took it back to the dealer to have it checked and couldn't find anything wrong. Service guy told me that 16mpg is not out of the norm on this car. Even people from Dodge forums say the same about gas mileage on this vehicle. Will trade this car in soon for something that's not a Dodge
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.
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).
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.
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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