2013 Dodge Dart (thinking about buying)

[70redbee]

I drove a used Dart 6 speed manual turbo today, I was neither impressed or disappointed. It drove nice and felt like an eco turd until you got into the turbo then it was a little impressive, overall not bad. I totally get what your saying satman, while I was there I looked at the 200's and they where actually cheaper with the rebates. When it comes to the new cars I'm Chrysler all the way, I love the 300's, our Aspen (5.7 gas guzzler), 200's, they are just really nice cars. My brother has a 300 and so does his father inlaw, really nice. It's my wifes call but I've never liked small cars, if it where up to me I'd buy the 200. I would much rather buy a totaled 200 if I could find one but totals are getting pricey as well. Right now we are spending around 600.00 a month on gas "that's ridiculous" I think a Dart would probably pay for itself. I can't accurately figure the savings because where I live there isn't much flat ground around hear and the mileage estimates are always way off because of the hills (our Aspen gets around 14-15 mpg, when we go to the outer banks it will get as high as 17 mpg if that gives you a clue). I get what your saying Pabster but when looking for mileage it's hard to beat not to mention the fact that I won't own a foreign vehicle and haven't liked anything Gov Motors has made for years (probably 1967) and Ford Focus's are ugly as hell, although the fact they didn't steal from me almost makes me want to buy one. We'll see but 600.00 a month has to change.

I have a 2011 Chrysler 200, bought it in Dec. 2011 and love it. It only has 10k on the clock and runs and drives very good, gets a very solid 24mpg overall driving with the power of some V8's I have owned. Mine has the 3.6 V6 and got me my 1st speeding ticket in over 20 yrs. Just looked at the Dart's for the 1st time yesterday and they look a lot better than I thought. Didn't drive one but maybe next time when I'm at the dealer. The prices look very good till you start adding options, who wants a plain jane car..nobody.

To get the bugs worked out of a new car, someone has to be the 1st to buy one. As long as the problems are'nt major it is good. Give them time to fix the issues and I believe it will be a good solid car. The more they sell, the better they will become, so if you're in the market for a new car getting good mileage, I say give it a try.

 

[GrabberOrange69]

I just came a gnat's a$$ from buying new, but decided to put some serious preventative maintenance (timing belt, new fuel pump, motor mounts, idlers, water pump) into our 2004 PT Cruiser GT and drive it for 2 more years. We bought it new and have loved it. 2.4L inter-cooled turbo motor has put the smackdown on many a ricer, but the car averages 24mpg on the highway.

My searching led me to the Chevy Cruise ECO. I travel alot for my job, and a work friend of mine has one. I've ridden/driven it on many occasions and the thing will knock down 36mpg in cruise at 83mph(!). Drive it at 70 mph and you will get the advertised 40+. 1.4litre turbo, goes up hills like nothing.

I am very interested in the new Dart - it has more interior room than the Cruise....but it is unproven. When it has a couple years under it's belt I'll be interested, and by then the Cruiser will have 200,000 miles on it.