2005 Dodge Magnum
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| Total: | 27 reviews |
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| Excellent | 23 reviews | |
| Very Good | 3 reviews | |
| Average | 1 reviews | |
| Poor | 0 reviews | |
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With gas costs rising and SUV purchases dwindling, Dodge went back to an old standard and reinvented the station wagon with its 2005 Dodge Magnum. Not your father's station wagon, this "sports tourer" features the style and engines of muscle cars, with the practical interior and trunk space of a family car. It is an SUV masquerading as a classy sedan.
The 2005 Magnum stands out first and foremost for its unique look. A bullying grille adopted from Dodge's pickups, a sloped rear roof, and wheel cutouts make you think sports car. The engines perpetuate this image. The base SE features a 2.7-liter, 190-hp V6. The SXT offers the 3.5-liter, 250-hp V6, but the star of the road is the R/T's 5.7-liter, 340-hp V6 Hemi. Yes it's speedy and powerful, but this unique Hemi shuts down four of its eight cylinders when the car is cruising, to also deliver better fuel economy (up to 30 mpg highway). A departure from previous front-wheel drive sedans, the Magnum operates on rear-wheel drive. AWD is available in SXT and R/T trims.
Inside is minimalistic and gray, but roomy, fitting four very comfortably. The deceptive rear sloping window actually does not skimp on headroom, though it does limit the cargo area height somewhat. Seats fold to deliver 72 cubic feet of cargo room. The liftgate is hinged farther up on the roof, making loading easier and allowing you to open the trunk in tight spaces. The 2005 Magnum handles smoothly on the road, particularly when paired with AWD, traction control, and ABS. The rear-wheel drive gives the car a more balanced, stable feel, and the interior seats and amenities make it a comfortable ride. It handles turns tightly, and has surpisingly good visibility.
Above all, owners love the look and style of the Dodge Magnum, emphasizing how many stares and comments they recieve. They love the Magnum's solidity, space, cargo area, and the power of the V8 engine. It is a fun car to drive. Complaints range from a cheap-looking interior, to squealing tires on turns, the ugliness of the pickup-style grille, a poorly laid out and confusing cruise control function, and that the liftgate, because it opens so high, is hard to shut.
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| Excellent | 23 reviews | |
| Very Good | 3 reviews | |
| Average | 1 reviews | |
| Poor | 0 reviews | |
| Terrible | 0 reviews |
“The Beast”
This car is amazing. I got mine used with 45,000 miles and have only needed to change the tires. It came with the 5.7L HEMI, a Borla exhaust, K&N intake, and a superchip, and this thing goes like a ba... More
“ A Great Ride”
Love the styling, love the performance, love the room. Great on a road trip More
“We Like It So Much We Are Going To Buy Another One Someday!”
I Love EVERYTHING about this car! It is a definite head-turner. It has plenty of room inside, plenty of power under the hood, and it's fun to mod! I only wish Dodge had not decided to stop producing t... More
“Good Value And A Nice Ride.”
over 130,000 miles in 4 years ... still running strong and well. Now having some issues with steering rack - needed replacing as well as shocks and struts. Nice design and SXT model gets 22 miles / ga... More
“Awsome”
its LSD KW Wdition of course with 17kms, blac on graphite,22 inch wheels , kw stainless steel coilover suspension, borla 3 inch exhaust system,LSD development car , NEVER FOR SALE! NEVER FOR SALE! NOT... More
“Great Bang For The Buck. For You Speed Freaks, The Car Does 156 Top Speed. According To Gps Tracking”
This car is a built to thrill machine. The engine is a 3.5L HO 250 hp stock engine. Aftet a stage two fuel injection kit and a fuel chip, you end up with 263 hp. The car handles well, in fact, too wel... More
“Awsome Wagon”
I love my car! You definitly get looks when you rev that HEMI up! Plenty of room, can haul quite abit for the size with or without the rear seats down. I would highly recommed the Magnum. I just hate ... More
“Magnum Rt Awd ”
it is a great alternative to an SUV At 25 mpg hwy with HEMI power on the highway, Amples room for 5 adults, ample cargo room and versatilty.Can fit an eight foot ladder in car when seats are folded ... More
“Dodge Magnum Se Wagon”
This was definately the car for me. Even though it is a station wagon, when driving this car it feels like a lugsery car. I love the smooth quiet ride,and the telescopic steering. It handles very well... More
“Awesome Car”
Other than low visibility out of the rear windows, this car is perfect! I now have 95,000 miles on it and have had zero problems. This is not your uncles average station wagon!!! I need a min. of 50 w... More
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