1993 Dodge Spirit

Good First Car

By Ben (ME) on Thursday, April 25, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 132,000

Pros: "very cheap, works, decent power for the money"

Cons: "Looks a little ugly, old, some maintainence"

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

"Although it is nearly twenty years old, the dodge spirit my grandfather gave me for free has worked just fine for me. It doesn't look great and if you are looking for luxury you won't find it here, but if you are a new driver and want something that gets you from point A to point B and doesn't cost a fortune to get insurance for, this car is for you. It does ok in the snow as long as there is no ice and it accelerates quite fast with the v6 engine. It handles quite nicely, and although the engine isn't hugely overpowered compared to newer cars you can still lay down some rubber if you want to."

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awful

By secret on Tuesday, July 24, 2012

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 145,000

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

"worst car i have owned i go this car when i first got my DL in 2008 but it has cost me close to 4000 in tires and fluids the past 4 years now the transmission and engine are both cracked and leak like crazy not to mention overheating constanly. I have replaced to much on this car i will go through a set of tires every 6 months on this car stay away from it. This car will break you and i have replace 8 starters in 2 years on this car. It only has 145000 miles on it."

4 people out of 7 found this review helpful

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Fantastic Car!!!

By Promethius (PA) on Sunday, November 27, 2011

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 189,000

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

"I love this car. I have a 92 Dodge Spirit that I purchased four years ago when it had 135000 miles on it. Over the last four years I put over 50,000 miles on the car and it has never disappointed. The only work I have ever had to put into it was routine maintenance and minor work. The car was fantastic in the winter and I drove it through several blizzards. It is cheap and easy to fix with parts readily available. It had a comfortable interior which made it great for long car trips and it had a good sized trunk. It has good gas mileage considering its age. The only draw back that I saw was that the paint job did not hold up well over the years. The clear coat seems to have worn away and from the Spirits that I have seen, it appears to be a fairly common problem. Whenever this car dies I will have no reservations about replacing it with another one. Great car. Feels like an old friend."

3 people out of 3 found this review helpful

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Super comfortable with smooth ride

By Gertrude (NC) on Sunday, October 30, 2011

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 130,000

Pros: "Smooth Ride"

Cons: "Low fuel milege for a 4 cylinder."

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

1990 Dodge Spirit 2.5 Base

"This is a great car for people who like to work on their own vehicles. Everything is extremely easy to fix or replace. Even better is that rarely anything ever goes wrong even though my car has had a rough life before I got it. Fuel mileage is acceptable with a maximum of 29 mpg, but the ride quality and handling make up for it. With a few tweaks I have been able to exceed the factory power rating by advancing the timing and using 93 octane fuel to increase fuel mileage by 5 mpg."

6 people out of 6 found this review helpful

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White exterior. Blue Interior. V-6. 4-Door Sedan.

By Bought in Ohio (FL) on Thursday, August 25, 2011

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 59,500

Pros: "Easy to drive. Shift on steering wheel. Cold A/C. Comfortable. Asking Blue Book Price."

Cons: "No MP3 stereo/CD player. No security or OnStar system. 1 Dent recent 2010."

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

"One Owner. Travelled from Ohio to Florida. Handles well. Large and easily accessible trunk. Full size spare tire. Jack. Oil Changes every 3,000 miles. Regular maintenance. New A/C replaced. New hoses. New oil pan and plug. Tires maintain pressure. Never had accident. No Rust. Has one small dent on passenger fender. Scored a 4.5 out of 5 rating. Seats up to 6 adults average size. Gas cap with attached cord. Comfortable cloth interior, excellent condition, very clean. Car mats. Power steering, Tilt Wheel, Adjustable Seats, Belts Restrict, Easy to parallel park. Easy to see over hood while driving. Portable cup holders and trash holder over hump. Bucket seats become bench-like seat. Arm Rests. Cold A/C . Radio good reception. Good Buy! Elderly owner. Extra vehicle. Must sell."

5 people out of 5 found this review helpful

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Solid Car

By StevieG (MN) on Friday, August 19, 2011

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 115,000

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

"I have owned my Spirit since 2000 (before that it was a company car). It has been a solid, dependable vehicle for me. I have replaced quite a few parts (like any old car things have gone wrong) but no major breakdowns. I was always able to fit the repairs into my schedule - no surprises, which I appreciate. I have replaced the muffler (2x), starter, exhaust system, water pump, all 4 shocks. Mileage tends to be low to mid 20s in the city but I have gotten up to 35 on the highway. I plan on driving this car until it dies. Since these cars are no longer made, I wouldn't get another one but it is a good college/starter car if you can deal with mid 90s styles and lack of some newer features."

3 people out of 3 found this review helpful

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