1997 Plymouth Breeze Review
1997 Plymouth Breeze Review
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Pros
- Extremely spacious entry-level car. We were also suprised by its driveability and nice handling.
Cons
- The 2.0-liter engine and the automatic transmission spell doom for those who must merge onto fast moving freeways during their daily commute.
What’s new
Plymouth is inching the Breeze up-market in both price and content. This year sees a fairly sizable price hike and the addition of luxury options such as an in-dash CD changer. Changes to the standard equipment list bring a nicer center console, improved basic stereos and increased-flow rear-seat heater ducts.
Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 1997 Plymouth Breeze 4dr Sedan and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.23 per gallon for regular unleaded in Virginia.
Monthly estimates based on costs in Virginia
$144/mo
Breeze Base
vs
$173/mo
Avg. Midsize Car
Vehicle overview
Plymouth finally got a replacement for the Acclaim during the first quarter of 1996. The Breeze, a decontented version of the Dodge Stratus and Chrysler Cirrus, is poised to lead Plymouth's revival as Chrysler's value brand by offering a stylish, roomy, four-door sedan with a decent level of standard equipment for a low price.
The Breeze comes standard with air conditioning, dual airbags, tilt steering, rear window defroster, remote trunk release and a folding rear seat. The short options list includes antilock brakes, power accessories, an integrated child safety seat, and a choice of nice stereos.
Power comes from a 132-horsepower, 2.0-liter, four-cylinder engine lifted from the smaller Neon sedan. A five-speed manual transmission is standard, and a four-speed automatic is optional. There are no other engine choices.
Breeze differs from the Stratus and Cirrus primarily in front/rear appearance and available equipment. Rather bland in appearance, an egg crate grille dominates the frontal styling of this new mid-size sedan. Prices are start just under $15,000.
Last year, the Breeze was a real value, giving buyers a mid-size car space on a small car budget. We have seen quite a few of them on the road, however, and think that their popularity has given Chrysler Corp. the confidence to bump their price. While it is still a nice, comfortable car, it's no longer an exceptional value.
Consumer reviews
Read what other owners think about the Used 1997 Plymouth Breeze.
5 star(29%)
4 star(44%)
3 star(17%)
2 star(10%)
1 star(0%)
41 reviews
Most helpful consumer reviews
4.88 out of 5 stars
Loved my Breeze
julesm, 07/04/2004
1997 Plymouth Breeze 4dr Sedan
I just traded in my Breeze at 141000
miles. I was sad to see it go! Bought
it new in 1997 and found it to be a
very reliable, low maintentence car.
Other than routine maintenance I had to
replace the tie rods, brakes and a
wheel bearing. However, one of the
reasons I decided to trade it in was
because it had the same head gasket oil
leak that many other owners have …
reported. It is comfortable, reliable
and fun to drive, as long as you dont
expect too much pickup on the
engine..it's not very powerful. But
that also lends to its great fuel
economy.
3.38 out of 5 stars
NO major problems
angelabreeze, 03/21/2004
1997 Plymouth Breeze 4dr Sedan
Right now i have a huge oil leak and i
think it is in the headgasket! The
seats are sooo comfotable! The
cupholders are the stupidest things i
have ever seen!!!!
2.75 out of 5 stars
Never Again!!!
abc, 08/17/2002
1997 Plymouth Breeze 4dr Sedan
Bought this car at only 3000 klm, now
it only has 85,000 klm (52000 miles)
and already I've had 1)new transmission
(2)timing belt @ 30,000 (3)two outer
tie rod ends (4)cylinder head gasket
replaced, not including the regular
upkeep. Even though the machanics
agrees these cars are trouble, Chrysler
has NEVER owned up to anything. I will
spread the word. NEVER BUY THIS … OR ANY
CHRYSLER/PLYMOUTH VEHICLES!!!
4.25 out of 5 stars
tc1
TC1, 09/03/2002
1997 Plymouth Breeze 4dr Sedan
Reliable vehicle with so far no
maintanance aside changing oil
1997 Breeze Highlights
- Combined MPG
- 27 MPG
- Cost to Drive
- $144/month
- Drivetrain
- front wheel drive
- Engine Type
- Gas
Safety
NHTSA Overall Rating
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.
- Frontal Barrier Crash RatingOverallNot RatedDriver3 / 5Passenger4 / 5
- Side Crash RatingOverallNot Rated
- Side Barrier RatingOverallNot RatedDriver3 / 5Passenger2 / 5
- Combined Side Barrier & Pole RatingsFront SeatNot RatedBack SeatNot Rated
- RolloverRolloverNot RatedDynamic Test ResultNo TipRisk Of RolloverNot Rated
IIHS Rating
The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.
- Side Impact TestNot Tested
- Roof Strength TestNot Tested
- Rear Crash Protection / Head RestraintNot Tested
- IIHS Small Overlap Front TestNot Tested
- Moderate Overlap Front TestPoor
More about the 1997 Plymouth Breeze
Used 1997 Plymouth Breeze Overview
The Used 1997 Plymouth Breeze is offered in the following submodels: Breeze Sedan. Available styles include 4dr Sedan. The Used 1997 Plymouth Breeze comes with front wheel drive. Available transmissions include: 5-speed manual.
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Should I lease or buy a 1997 Plymouth Breeze?
Is it better to lease or buy a car? Ask most people and they'll probably tell you that car buying is the way to go. And from a financial perspective, it's true, provided you're willing to make higher monthly payments, pay off the loan in full and keep the car for a few years. Leasing, on the other hand, can be a less expensive option on a month-to-month basis. It's also good if you're someone who likes to drive a new car every three years or so.
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