1996 Dodge Avenger

Has been a very reliable vehicle for its price.

By Anonymous (IA) on Monday, April 29, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 177,000

Pros: "Reliable, Fun to Drive"

Cons: "One cup holder, steep driveways hard on front end"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"I purchased a 2000 Dodge Avenger as my first car at the age of 16 with 132,000 miles on it. I am no 22 and am just now feeling the need to search for a new vehicle. At it's purchase price for me of $4,000 this car has been a great investment. It handled great in almost every situation, was fun to drive, and definitely will be hard to part with."

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Sporty 1996 Avenger

By RN (CA) on Wednesday, March 20, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 160,000

Pros: "Economical and fun to drive."

Cons: "Hard to find some parts."

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 8

"Bought this car used 2 1/2 years ago, had 120,000 miles on it. I have put 30,000 on it and it gets 25 MPG combined hwy/city. Replacement of spark plugs is a pain have to remove head to access some plugs. Had to put a new transmission in it last Oct. Biggest complaint was they only made that transmission in 96 and took 4 weeks to find a factory rebuilt that would fit. Now in shop for a air/fuel sensor issue. But prior to October this has been a very reliable and economical car to drive. My adult children all want to drive my car when they visit, say it is sporty, fast and fun to drive."

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Best car i have ever owned and most fun to drive!

By Betsy (SC) on Thursday, August 16, 2012

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 190,000

Pros: "Great handling and very fun to drive!"

Cons: "Plastic door handles break easily"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 9

Right after the f150 rammed into her.. I was sooo mad!!!

"I bought this car used in February 2006. It had 83k miles on it. I drove this car for 6 years and put 110k miles on it. Very reliable vehicle. minimum mechanical issues. The car is now waiting on engine and transmission maintenance and overhaul. i refuse to get rid of it. It was wrecked when a ford f150 back into its left side door and rear quarter panel so it is going to need some body work. My Betsy looked just like the one in the picture above when she was purchased in 06. I want to have her restored to that same condition and is my goal. Never has a car entered my heart like this one. I have owned many cars and this is the first one I cannot let go. I LOVE MY AVENGER!"

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Loved it

By Trisrx (PA) on Saturday, July 14, 2012

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 116,000

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 6

"Great car but it had some problems. It refused to start occasionally, and I would have to wait until it was in the mood. It took me a year to finally figure out that it was the distributor causing the problem. The heat didnt always work. This car is also difficult to work on. Other than that though, it was awesome. Never left me stranded somewhere. Worked well in the snow. The 2.5L engine is very powerful, while still getting reasonable gas mileage. It has a nice viper like style. It was my first car, the price was unbeatable. I eventually hit a tree with it at 55 mph, the car took the hit so well that I actually backed it up and drove it home. I badly wanted to repair it but I didnt have the money. It cost me so little to begin with that it wasnt a huge loss, although I do miss it."

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2000 Dodge Avenger

By Aaron (PA) on Monday, July 02, 2012

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 162,000

Pros: "looks great, picks up speed nicely"

Cons: "low power, wide turning, terrible car quality"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 3

"This was my first car. I still own it and want to get rid of it. It became a huge money pit for me. On my Dorthy's (my car)side, I bought her at a local car auction for $1600 after all the fees. I then had $1400 worth of repairs to make her street legal. I bought her at 150k miles so the price was "slightly" reasonable. I have had her for a year now and the issues keep coming up. She stalls at low rpm's, tries to stall pulling out from places, rusts easily, and more problems keep arising. I'm looking at another $1600 to pass inspections for this year."

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12 years old, dependable, comfortable, good lookin

By BJ (PA) on Saturday, April 28, 2012

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 93,000

Pros: "lots of bells and whistles! Comfortable."

Cons: "Very wide turning radius!"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 9

"I bought this car used and have owned it for ten years. It has never disappointed me, and is still going strong! I have two objections: 1) an exceptionally wide turning radius, and 2) a few peculiarities with (I believe) wiring and probably due to age: i.e., driver's door tends to lock when slammed; can't use a remote - it sets off the alarm; occasionally the windows won't open until the car warms up. City-driving mileage is mediocre (18/20). Open road on cruise control is about 30 (not bad for an old lady!)."

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