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Rick, 02/07/2009
1994 Plymouth Sundance 2dr Hatchback
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I have owned many, many cars and trucks over the years, but this one takes the trophey! This lil car has served greatly and now I am givining it to my Son in law to use because his car has died and he needs a good dependable car to get to work and back. I was the second owner of the car and for paying $5000 for it back in 1998 was alot to me, but as I look back now, well worth every penny. I never had a problem with it! it had great power and super gas milage (35 mpg) with that 5 speed... It handled great! Kept it tuned, changed the oil, and gave her a bath, and she treated me well! Even in the Sub-Zero temps in Wisconsin, Started every time. Now I passed her on, and she continues........
Plymouth? More like Cadillac of Cars
Paul Baldasi, 02/09/2010
1994 Plymouth Sundance 2dr Hatchback
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I bought this car to get me too and from work with 112 000km on it. It skips into 2nd gear with big whine on the tranny. It dosent always shift into 4th gear if I can get it up to 80km/h that is. It has always gotten me to work on time thou. Only had to replace one radiator and there does seem to be an alignment problem causing odd tire wear on the front wheels. Currently still driving it with 170000Km+ on her.
She won't die!
esteroids3, 05/31/2009
1994 Plymouth Sundance 4dr Hatchback
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I bought this car to help a friend that was moving, never meaning to keep it. That was at 140,000 miles. Now at 199,640 I'm still amazed that she won't die! Oil changes, plugs and belts, plus an alt., a battery and a new timing belt--in 6 years. Cold starts at 20 below 0 (she's an Alaska car). Great beater, starter car, whatever--and still gets 27 mpg!
sundance value
DJ Kenney, 02/27/2002
1994 Plymouth Sundance 4dr Hatchback
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Very reliable. 4 cylinder engine economical. Drivers side air bag. Interior in good shape. Exterior, good. Very minimal rust, no accidents, front left fender replaced, back into when parked. Now at 141,000 miles....
they killed this car
shina, 04/14/2002
1994 Plymouth Sundance 4dr Hatchback
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
It probably was a good vehicle at the time. I have owned numerous Plymouth vehicles before and none ran this badly. The head was cracked in 4 places then the catalyc converter went kapoot. Maybe it was where I bought it from. Although it started everyday this winter.
DUSTER
SAN6712929, 11/18/2002
1994 Plymouth Sundance Duster 2dr Hatchback
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
V6 IS FUN TO DRIVE,RAN GREAT TO 135000 BUT OVERALL QUALITY IS VERY BAD COMPARED TO MY 91 DODGE SHADOW
Great Little Car!
dakota4047, 11/26/2002
1994 Plymouth Sundance Duster 4dr Hatchback
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Bought this little car for cheap, no car payment transportation, only had minor problems that were age appropriate. I've bought a battery, tires, and had the radiator flushed professionally. Its a great little car, and exceeded my expectations. Car gets 27-30 mpg, has an attractive body style and has been very reliable. Its cheap to drive, to insure and the tax/lic. when due are extremely reasonable. I've had the car 2.5 years, now has 120,000 miles, still performing above my expectations!
Lot Of Fun Without Breaking The Bank
Aelwulf, 06/12/2003
1994 Plymouth Sundance Duster 2dr Hatchback
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Got this car at around 33k miles, now it's at 109k. No way I'd trade it in if I got a new car, I wouldn't get what it's worth & it's fun to drive. Aside from the whirring transmision about all Dodge's from the mid-90s have there's been nothing odd abou tit, maintenance has all been what one would expect for a 10 year old vehicle (minor brake work, new suspension, replaced tires, etc.). My only regret is that Dodge went hybrid with Mitsubishi so there's no performance upgrades from either company, the V-6 one I've got with Mopar/specialized aftermarket upgrades like the Neon gets now would've torn up some pavement.
1994 Plymouth Sundance Duster
pholland, 08/16/2003
1994 Plymouth Sundance Duster 4dr Hatchback
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought this car new in 1994. I had no problems with this car until last summer I had to replace the tranmission. It drive nice it handles very well on ice and snow. the oil has been changed every 3,000 mies and tuned up. It has all road miles. The interior is very nice. It has cruise tilt radio w/cassette air conditioning automatic on floor.the exterior is nice except for a few door dings.
Hell of a car for the price!
Rob Napieralski, 07/19/2003
1994 Plymouth Sundance 4dr Hatchback
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This car has been a GREAT car, we have had 0 problems with it since we bought it in 1994. I would reccommed this car to anyone.
Fun Car to Drive and Lots of Repairs
mnslappy, 09/19/2003
1994 Plymouth Sundance Duster 4dr Hatchback
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought this car with 8,000 miles on it back in 1995. Had it until fall 2003 when the head gasket failed and the head got cracked. Had 120,000 miles on it at the time. Not worth the 700-1000 to fix it. Replaced the automatic transmission (a common complaint witht the 94 Duster) at 30,000 miles, replaced the rack and pinion system at 40,000 miles, air conditioner failed at around 70,000 miles. Despite all the repairs it was always a fun little car to drive, great cornering, and great power with the V-6.
My Plymouth Rocks!
The Slab, 12/19/2003
1994 Plymouth Sundance 4dr Hatchback
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought my 2.2 liter 4-door hatchback from a rental car agency in 1995 with 35k on the odometer. Plain Jane and reliable as the day is long. I now have 162K miles on it with no major mechanical problems. It refuses to quit. Paint is peeling and hubcap fell off when I got new tires, but mechanically this thing always starts and always gets me to my destination. I'm 6'4" 220 lbs and I fit very comfortably in it, which is one reason I bought it. I love it and I hope to get at least 200K miles out of it. Handles great in the snow and gets about 26 mpg on the highway, not bad for an old beast.
Quick and reliable
Tony K., 06/05/2005
1994 Plymouth Sundance Duster 4dr Hatchback
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
My Duster now has 120,000 miles and still runs strong. The V6 is pretty quick. Interior is nice with woodgrain dash. Replaced the transmission at 85,000, but besides that no major problems. Very reliable and gets great gas mileage.
Wish I could keep it!
trire, 06/16/2005
1994 Plymouth Sundance 4dr Hatchback
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought this car with 15,000 miles from the Avis rental. It has been SO reliable. Too bad they are no longer made. I have to purchase newer car since this has 126,000 miles with minimal repair over its lifetime. Time for an upgrade and I am sad to see it go. It was driven across country twice and from NE to Florida five times...
No Major Fixes
Wheeler, 08/03/2005
1994 Plymouth Sundance 4dr Hatchback
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I've had the car for 4 years with no major mechanical problems. My father and my brother have also owned one. My fathers lasted for 240,000 miles until the body rusted out. It's not the best looking car, but you'll never have to put a dime into fixing it. Also you can beat the car up pretty good with no mechanical problems.
I Love my Plymouth Sundance !
Don, 12/19/2005
1994 Plymouth Sundance 4dr Hatchback
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought my car from a private seller four months ago. Other than minor things like tune ups, it has been great. It is currently reading 265,000 miles on the odometer. As of now the only thing wrong with it is the oxygen sensor and the valve seals are bad (which is typical of this type of engine with high mileage) which causes white smoke to come from the exaust. Other than that it runs great!