Faults:

Replaced camshaft and timing belt ($500) to eliminate engine noise/wear.

Valve cover gaskets tend to leak, camshafts wear, engine life expectancy is < 160,000 miles.

Electrical problems are common with these cars, a work connection on the dash headlight switch caused my pop-up lights to not work.

General Comments:

I wouldn't have bought one new, but this is my second Daytona and they are fantastic as a (cheap) used car.

The car is geared aggressively, generally low-maintenance, and very good on gas.

It has the most comfortable seats of any car I've ever been in.

Faults:

Two of the front tires were bald and were later replaced.

General Comments:

This car may be from the 1980's, but the design is still up to date with most of todays vehicles.

This is a very fast car. The 2.2 Liter Turbo One does this car a lot of justice.

Faults:

Pop-up light motors burned out.

Clutch needs replacing.

Door handles don't work from the outside.

Completely replaced stereo system.

General Comments:

I am very surprised that the car has held up so well, considering my teenage abuse that I have put on it.

This car is quick for a 4 banger. One day I got it up to 105!

I currently drive a Jeep, but I still own this car and plan to repair and fix it up for the summer.

Faults:

Head gasket went at around 100,000 miles, but this is to be expected with a high mileage car with an aluminum head.

The A555 Getrag transmission was rebuilt at 90,000 miles because a less than intelligent mechanic didn't use the specified 5w30 oil in the gear case.

The paint on all mid 80's era Dodge cars loses its clear coat, but hey - you expect paint to last 15 years? Really tho, the Chrysler Corp 80's paint left a bit to be desired.

With regular service as advised by the owners manual, this car has lasted for 180,000 miles so far. No rod knocks, compression is still good, and I smoke those rice imports with no problem.

One mistake people make with these cars - make sure the turbo has a chance to cool before you shut the car down. I idle the car for at least 15-20 seconds to let coolant and oil flow through the turbo before shutdown, or up to a minute after a hard run. This saves the turbocharger bearings, and has helped my turbo to last 180,000 miles plus.

Who says only Japanese cars can last?

General Comments:

These cars are becoming more and more rare, with parts becoming a bit difficult to locate. If you don't have a bit of mechanical aptitude, look elsewhere. G bodies are incredible performance cars with lots of possibilities.

I love my mini Mopar, and take good care of her.

Faults:

The head gasket was replaced before I got the car, but this is a common problem.

Just got a new transmission and CV joints, but I suspect the previous one went because of the previous owner.

No room in the back seat, but it's a sports car so it's to be expected.

General Comments:

I love this car!

Few cars can out accelerate or out-handle this Daytona, and it gets great gas mileage too!

The seats are the most comfortable car seats I've ever sat in and have power controls.

Digital dash, trip computer, T-tops for summer, and MANY options make this a great car to drive.

Looks great and really calls attention to you, especially with the t-tops off. All around a great car and I plan to keep it for a long time!