Anyone Own(ed) A Dodge Avenger ?

[KC Deuce 1]

I am in the market for a new vehicle and really like the Dodge Avenger. Realistically, I am looking to spend between 10 - 12,000 on the "new" car. I found several in the price range (2013 model) and am curious what people's thoughts are as I cannot say I've ever owned a Dodge. I currently have a Ford Taurus; have always liked that vehicle.

 

Others I like the "style/appearance" in my search:

 

Kia Optima

Toyota (Corolla or Camry)

Chevy Cruze

 

Any thoughts or experiences (good or bad) ? I really trust the BORED opinion for substantial financial endeavors.

 

How the hell is everyone ? This place has lost some of it's GREAT-ness it appears!

[frank 2,277]

Never buy a new car.

[KC Deuce 1]

Never buy a new car.

 

When I say "new," it's NEW to me. I am looking for a used vehicle between 2008 - 2013. Sorry, I should have clarified. More recent gets me a better interest rate with my bank.

[frank 2,277]

 

When I say "new," it's NEW to me. I am looking for a used vehicle between 2008 - 2013. Sorry, I should have clarified. More recent gets me a better interest rate with my bank.

Wow. That's pretty damn obvious from your post. Can't see how I missed that. Instead of doing something dumb like buying a new car, you are doing what I would do, spending no more than 10-12k on a used one.

 

 

Eta: It is my understanding the the Chevy Prism and Toyota Corolla were essentially the same car except for the interior. Same engine and body I believe. The prism just had a really cheap interior. The cruze is Chevy's new cheap model, so maybe it is still a Corolla with a cheap interior.

[MDC 7,151]

I had a Dodge Stratus that I liked a lot: No problems and well designed.

 

I would absolutely not buy a Kia - total POS. If you're going to go used and foreign, a few years back I bought a used Hyundai Element for $9K with only 32,000 miles on it. Never had a problem with it, runs great.

[Eaglesin14 12]

Kia and Hyundia are the same vehicles owned by the same company. Hyundai just has some more upscale models.

 

Also, Honda makes that Mom mobile Element, not Hyundai.

[Magnificent Bastard 190]

I was doing work at a garage a few months back and I asked the owner what was the worst car out there. He said none of them are anymore, you may get a lemon, but as far as a brand being inferior he said none of them can really operate like that anymore. He praised the Kia Optima. Too much competition and the warrantees are too long now to be producing junk. take it for what it's worth. I now have two Fords and I'm a satisfied customer. Never bought a new American car until 2010.

[KC Deuce 1]

People I have spoken with said KIAs "used" to be horrible; they said anything since about 2008 and above are pretty good. I am not sold on that of course. Appreciate the responses . . . hoping for some more.

[Djgb13 2,339]

KIAs remind me of the car version of IKEA. I think you're better off with a honda. It's reliable and the resell values are pretty good

[SUXBNME 1,458]

People I have spoken with said KIAs "used" to be horrible; they said anything since about 2008 and above are pretty good. I am not sold on that of course. Appreciate the responses . . . hoping for some more.

Kia actually puts out a very decent product.

Stay away from the Dodge and the Chevy at all costs. Seriously.

 

The Corolla is the correct car to buy.

[SUXBNME 1,458]

I had a Dodge Stratus that I liked a lot: No problems and well designed.

 

I would absolutely not buy a Kia - total POS. If you're going to go used and foreign, a few years back I bought a used Hyundai Element for $9K with only 32,000 miles on it. Never had a problem with it, runs great.

 

The Stratus is 100% garbage.

Kia is not a POS

Did you mean to say Hyundai Elantra? if so, I agree. Very decent cars

[DankNuggs 305]

The optima is nice, most of Kia/Hyundai blows the equivalent completion out of the water. I'd personally buy and 07-12 Honda civic Si in that price range because it is buckets of fun to row the gears and the car is absolutely bulletproof.

[MTSkiBum 1,620]

Honda fit or toyota yaris. The cheapest vehicles with reliability.

[SUXBNME 1,458]

Is a 2008+ Camry out of your budget?

[titans&bucs&bearsohmy! 2,745]

If you get a dodge, you will be replacing the transmission at 100k

[SUXBNME 1,458]

If you get a dodge, you will be replacing the transmission at 100k

Or less.

[IGotWorms 4,057]

Whatever you do don't buy a focking European car. Repairs will fock you in the focking assh0le, really hard

[SUXBNME 1,458]

Whatever you do don't buy a focking European car. Repairs will fock you in the focking assh0le, really hard

This

Anything VW, BMW, Mercedes, Jaguar, Saab will do exactly what worms said.

 

Notice I didn't include Volvo. Pretty quality, imo

 

did I mention that pretty much any VW is a throwaway car once it hits 90K?

for you dads that have daughters of driving age that are beggimg you for a used Jetta /Passat / Golf whatever...Unless you hate them, or are mad rich, stay the3 fock away.

just sayin

[lickin_starfish 1,893]

My wife had an Avenger, and she liked it. It never had any mechanical problems. It was zippy and had nice styling.

 

I personally wouldn't buy a Japanese car, no matter how many hipsters on here are crowing for them. Remember Pearl Harbor.

[SUXBNME 1,458]

My wife had an Avenger, and she liked it. It never had any mechanical problems. It was zippy and had nice styling.

 

I personally wouldn't buy a Japanese car, no matter how many hipsters on here are crowing for them. Remember Pearl Harbor.

Hipsters are not smart people. Neither was you wife, I guess

[mobb_deep 920]

Or less.

I just dropped 2500 to get my Ford F150 transmission rebuilt. Only 70k miles. Wtfruit!

[dain11279 963]

 

The Stratus is 100% garbage.

Kia is not a POS

Did you mean to say Hyundai Elantra? if so, I agree. Very decent cars

I have an '07 Elantra. Fantastic car, knock on wood. Just regular maintenance on it up to this point

[MDC 7,151]

 

The Stratus is 100% garbage.

Kia is not a POS

Did you mean to say Hyundai Elantra? if so, I agree. Very decent cars

Well you would know. Be sure to check the wiper fluid on my Volvo after you change the oil, Pep Boy.

[Magnificent Bastard 190]

Just curious, why would being a mechanic be something that would made fun of?

[mobb_deep 920]

I have an '07 Elantra. Fantastic car, knock on wood. Just regular maintenance on it up to this point

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WmHCDT6hQ90

[Djgb13 2,339]

Just curious, why would being a mechanic be something that would made fun of?

I don't think they should be made fun of. They're the ones who fix my vehicles when they break down. I can change my own oil and do a few oter things but I'm no expert on engines or cars in general. It's a useful skill and they will always have a need for them

[SUXBNME 1,458]

Just curious, why would being a mechanic be something that would made fun of?

Consider the source.

[IGotWorms 4,057]

This

Anything VW, BMW, Mercedes, Jaguar, Saab will do exactly what worms said.

 

Notice I didn't include Volvo. Pretty quality, imo

 

did I mention that pretty much any VW is a throwaway car once it hits 90K?

for you dads that have daughters of driving age that are beggimg you for a used Jetta /Passat / Golf whatever...Unless you hate them, or are mad rich, stay the3 fock away.

just sayin

 

I've got a Volvo. Nice car but when it breaks it costs a focking sh1tload to repair. It's pretty reliable but still, repairs do happen and it hurts like hell when they cost you through the nose. I will not be buying another Volvo when I'm done with this one even though it is a good car.