Will you guys buy a 2004 Dodge ?

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I was able to getting to $3800 cash, what do you guys thing ? I know that dodge does not get too much love here, is that a decent car ? this is the 4 cylinder version

The other I have in mind is a 2006 Sentra with only 65000 miles
http://www.ksl.com/auto/listing/3462216?ad_cid=18

and finally a 2008 Toyota Corolla
Mileage: 51,000
http://www.ksl.com/auto/listing/3331444?ad_cid=1

I know the corolla in the better car, but at the same time i want to save money
 
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Originally Posted By: TinyVoices
for $3800 I'd MUCH rather have a 4 cylinder Camry/Accord with double the mileage.


^^This
 
I rather like that generation Stratus. We had one at work...a 2004 model with the 2.7L V-6. The 2.7L doesn't have a stellar reputation, but the 4-cylinder is fine. I found the ride to be a good combination of taut yet still compliant. It had a "spring" to its step that similar cars didn't seem to have.

At this age, it's really all about condition. That particular Stratus could have been abused, or it could be in good shape. The first potential negative I see about it are the missing hubcaps, unless they have snow tires on it on dedicated wheels. If the hubcaps just flew off one day and the owner didn't care enough to replace them, there may be other hidden treasures lurking underneath.
 
As I said in your other post. Low miles doesn't mean that much. If it's a [censored] car then it's a [censored] car.

Double the miles and find a nice car.
 
Originally Posted By: sirgerman
What about the 2006 sentra ?


Those are solid cars but I'd prefer a Camry from the same generation. A Toyota Matrix/Pontiac vibe might be up your alley as well.
 
I just can't see a 75 year old mechanic plastidipping the hubcaps on his car. Maybe it was the PO but they sure look funny. Keep shopping around.

Most important thing to look for is service history. If the cars been taken care of for most of it's life, then paying a couple hundred dollars up front saves a lot of headache down the road. Even a 100k camry/accord for the same price would be more reliable if theres a service history. As Nick said, miles don't mean that much anymore.
 
I had to do quite a bit of changing options and condition on that Toyota, and couldn't get a book value about $6,000, so $7,650 seems a little harsh for me.

I'd take the dodge simply because I find it most visually appealing, but like everyone else has said, maint. records trump almost evereything
 
Originally Posted By: RichardS
I had to do quite a bit of changing options and condition on that Toyota, and couldn't get a book value about $6,000, so $7,650 seems a little harsh for me.

I'd take the dodge simply because I find it most visually appealing, but like everyone else has said, maint. records trump almost evereything


the guy for the Toyota, wants around $7000 for it
 
Get the Dodge, had a '94 Dodge Dakota short bed sport std cab with 5.2L V8, 3:55:1 axle ratio and limited slip differential that thing was bullet proof!!... when it was already 12 yrs old it then began it's next journey as the first car for 16 yr old son who then flogged the dog snot out of it for four years wrecking it twice by losing control after doing burnouts to show off -- the limited slip got away from him both times. Still ran solid and strong blew no oil smoke or anything when we sold it to a buddy of his. Always ran Pennzoil Yellow Bottle 10W30 in it, religiously....
 
Originally Posted By: Hokiefyd
I rather like that generation Stratus. We had one at work...a 2004 model with the 2.7L V-6. The 2.7L doesn't have a stellar reputation, but the 4-cylinder is fine. I found the ride to be a good combination of taut yet still compliant. It had a "spring" to its step that similar cars didn't seem to have.

At this age, it's really all about condition. That particular Stratus could have been abused, or it could be in good shape. The first potential negative I see about it are the missing hubcaps, unless they have snow tires on it on dedicated wheels. If the hubcaps just flew off one day and the owner didn't care enough to replace them, there may be other hidden treasures lurking underneath.


I owned a 2004 Stratus SE 2.7L V6 as well, for a couple of years. I'd pay up to $3,000 for that one, if its in great shape. Low miles are nice.
 
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Originally Posted By: Hokiefyd
I rather like that generation Stratus. We had one at work...a 2004 model with the 2.7L V-6. The 2.7L doesn't have a stellar reputation, but the 4-cylinder is fine. I found the ride to be a good combination of taut yet still compliant. It had a "spring" to its step that similar cars didn't seem to have.

At this age, it's really all about condition. That particular Stratus could have been abused, or it could be in good shape. The first potential negative I see about it are the missing hubcaps, unless they have snow tires on it on dedicated wheels. If the hubcaps just flew off one day and the owner didn't care enough to replace them, there may be other hidden treasures lurking underneath.


I owned a 2004 Stratus SE 2.7L V6 as well, for a couple of years. I'd pay up to $3,000 for that one, if its in great shape. Low miles are nice.


did you have any problems with the car ?
 
Originally Posted By: Hokiefyd
I rather like that generation Stratus. We had one at work...a 2004 model with the 2.7L V-6. The 2.7L doesn't have a stellar reputation, but the 4-cylinder is fine. I found the ride to be a good combination of taut yet still compliant. It had a "spring" to its step that similar cars didn't seem to have.

At this age, it's really all about condition. That particular Stratus could have been abused, or it could be in good shape. The first potential negative I see about it are the missing hubcaps, unless they have snow tires on it on dedicated wheels. If the hubcaps just flew off one day and the owner didn't care enough to replace them, there may be other hidden treasures lurking underneath.


Those look like alloys that have been spray-bombed black.
 
The best bang for the buck of those 3 is the Sentra. 2006 was the last year of that body style and does NOT use a CVT. So all the bugs were worked out by then and it has the older, but more reliable, 4 speed auto trans.

The Corolla is ok, reliable and decent. But cost the most and you said you want to save money. Still a good car.

The Dodge I would not touch. About the same price as the Sentra but less reliable and also has a timing belt. I bet its never been changed as many go by miles not miles and/or age. People forget the age part.
 
We had a 08 matrix which is same as that corolla.

It was dead reliable and easy to work on. Ours was wrecked, and after 7500 in body work it was never the same so i dumped it.

No timing belt on the 08 corolla.
 
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