2000 Dodge Stratus SE 2.4 liter 4 cylinder

Summary:

Great sedan, great value

Faults:

The only thing I noticed is that the seats can get a little uncomfortable on long trips.

Transmission does make a clicking sound when slowing down, minor annoyance.

When cruise is on, somewhat jerky automatic shifting over hills.

General Comments:

For a base model of the vehicle the stereo equipment is excellent, with a full rich sound.

The performance rocks for a 4 cylinder, with great pickup.

Nice aggressive styling, when this car retires my next one will be a Stratus.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 20th January, 2002

17th May 2004, 04:15

I really like my 2000 Dodge stratus SE, which I bought in Nov. 2000. It has been problem free "EXCEPT" FOR one thing.

The power door locks have not worked properly for at least the last year (could be longer, I'm not sure). I've had it in the garage at least 3 times, and twice shorts were found, and they still did not fix the problem. The last time about 2 months ago, they couldn't find anything and said they could tear the whole electrical system apart and might find another short, but couldn't guarantee that would solve the problem, and could cost me a lot of money in labor!!

Since then I have been getting by on fuses, which just keep blowing, some after 1 day, some after 1 month.

FRUSTRATED IN PORTSMOUTH, NH

LEW FOURNIER

1000 WOODBURY AVE.

Portsmouth, NH 03801

E-mail: Pianolew@yahoo.com

2000 Dodge Stratus R/T 3.0L Gasoline

Summary:

A great sports coupe at a great price

Faults:

Needs better lateral seat bolstering since it handles so great.

Top speed limited to 132mph by computer :(

General Comments:

This car is very fun to drive, looks cool, and is very very fun to drive.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 23rd February, 2001

2000 Dodge Stratus SE V-6

Summary:

Great car

Faults:

The only thing that has gone wrong with it is that the windshield wiper sprayer quit spraying.

Shudders a little when idling.

General Comments:

I love the car. It is fast and reliable. I have put 7000 miles on it in 2 months and it is great.

The cup holders in the front leave much to be desired, but other than that... it does not have enough miles on it yet for me to really judge..

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know

Review Date: 23rd February, 2001

2000 Dodge Stratus R/T 3.0L V6

Summary:

Best looking and performing car for the money on the market today

Faults:

Nothing.

General Comments:

This car is amazing. Very big departure from the anaemic Avenger.

Got my boy racer days back, squealing tires at stop lights and chasing Camaro's and Mustangs for fun!

I'm in love with this car. Nothing on the road for the money I'd even THINK of buying other than the Stratus R/T.

If you're in the market for the Stratus Coupe, do yourself a favor and skip the SE and go straight for the R/T. You won't be disappointed.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 20th January, 2001

18th Apr 2001, 13:24

Oh come on. The Grand AM GT is in the same price range and looks better.

18th Jun 2001, 21:25

Yeah, but where's the Grand Am GT with a 5 speed??? I'll take ya on the line and find you in the dust with a Stratus R/T! Also, the R/T has 25 more HP than the GT1. :-)

25th Mar 2006, 12:58

Well than move up to the Grand Am's big brother, the Grand Prix. It has 40 hp more than your Stratus and would have no problem dispatching it in ANY race.