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About 1997 Dodge Avenger
3.9 Overall rating(8 reviews)
Jun 21, 2009
I've just turned 188,000 miles on my Avenger. I have the manual 5-speed with the 4 cylinder 2.0 liter engine. Even with the mileage I still get 30 mpg around town and close to 40 on the road. Eat your heart out Honda owners. This car just doesn't know when to quit. Handles like a dream and does everything I've ever asked it to do. I only wish I could find another just like it for my son. I'm the original owner and, except for routine maintenance, have had very few needed repairs. It's simply the best car I've ever owned. Fun to drive and totally reliable. It may have a wide turning radius, but who cares when you can get the kind of mileage along with the eye-catching lines and the honest fun-to-drive abilities it posseses. I would NOT be willing to trade it for any other car.
PS: I'm 6'3" and it fits me fine.
Feb 5, 2009
The performance- is not great but reliable
Quality- is good I havent had any major problems
Apearance- is very nice outside and in, inside a little cramped with some wasted space but overall very nice
cost of ownership- it gets 22 mpg city 25 mpg highway maintenance is noy overly expensive
fun factor- it is fun but could use more power
Jan 9, 2008
Great car. the doors opened well, it had those amazing grooves on the hood, and the engine sounded great. it was a little slow, at just over 170 hp, but held it's own compared to most entry level cars. power driver seat, a/c, power mirrors and windows (including sun roof). i enjoyed owning it, for sure.
Jan 29, 2009
This was a great car, amazing handling, great acceleration, it was a great looking car.... Good gas mileage got around 25mpg. Great top speed for only a 2.5(maxed out at 131mph). it was a very great all around car...
Apr 16, 2008
It has okay acceleration and a decent top speed, but the handling isn't that good to be honest. The mix of Japanese parts from the Eclipse platform it's based off of and the American parts from Daimler-Chrysler can cause problems with the electronics as well. Overall, she was good for the time but well past her prime when I owned her and did okay for the times I needed to.
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Overview
The 1997 Dodge Avenger continues to win praise from owners who love the look and spacious interior of this 2-door coupe.
The styling on the 1997 Dodge Avenger has been tweaked in the front and rear fascias, with a retooled spoiler and fog lights, giving the car an overall sleeker look. New on the ES model are optional 17-inch aluminum wheels. The 16-inch wheels are now standard in all models.
Most notable for the 1997 Avenger is that the V6 engine is now available in both the base and ES models, and the 2.0-liter, four-cylinder five-speed manual is available in the ES. Unfortunately, if you want the increased power of the V6, 2.5-liter 163-horsepower engine, it still only comes in automatic. This is one major complaint of drivers, who want the fun of driving a 5-speed with the power of the V6.
Great handling, a fun drive, and a large interior and trunk are still big pluses. The biggest complaint remains a desire for more power to go with the cool sporty look of the car.
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Reviewed a 1997 Dodge Avenger on Jun 21, 2009
I've just turned 188,000 miles on my Avenger. I have the manual 5-speed with the 4 cylinder 2.0 liter engine. Even with the mileage I still get 30 mpg around town and close to 40 on the road. Eat your heart out Honda owners. This car just doesn't know when to quit. Handles like a dream and does everything I've ever asked it to do. I only wish I could find another just like it for my son. I'm the original owner and, except for routine maintenance, have had very few needed repairs. It's simply the best car I've ever owned. Fun to drive and totally reliable. It may have a wide turning radius, but who cares when you can get the kind of mileage along with the eye-catching lines and the honest fun-to-drive abilities it posseses. I would NOT be willing to trade it for any other car. PS: I'm 6'3" and it fits me fine.
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Eric B
Reviewed a 1997 Dodge ES FWD on Feb 5, 2009
The performance- is not great but reliable Quality- is good I havent had any major problems Apearance- is very nice outside and in, inside a little cramped with some wasted space but overall very nice cost of ownership- it gets 22 mpg city 25 mpg highway maintenance is noy overly expensive fun factor- it is fun but could use more power
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John B
Reviewed a 1997 Dodge ES FWD on Jan 9, 2008
Great car. the doors opened well, it had those amazing grooves on the hood, and the engine sounded great. it was a little slow, at just over 170 hp, but held it's own compared to most entry level cars. power driver seat, a/c, power mirrors and windows (including sun roof). i enjoyed owning it, for sure.
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Bryan R
Reviewed a 1997 Dodge ES FWD on Jan 29, 2009
This was a great car, amazing handling, great acceleration, it was a great looking car.... Good gas mileage got around 25mpg. Great top speed for only a 2.5(maxed out at 131mph). it was a very great all around car...
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