1987 Dodge Raider Reviews, Pricing & Specs

Purchased this guy from a guy who had it sitting since he bought it off an older couple almost two years ago. Pretty sure they were the original owners and used it mainly as a tow-behind vehicle for their RV. It's the 2.6L I4 with manual transmission. Did a compressed-air wash of the body, removed all surface rust, used POR-15 (INCREDIBLE stuff) on the little body rust that we found, sealed and protected the underbody, re-packed bearings, changed out all fluids, installed new plugs and wiring, power-flushed the block, purchased/installed a rebuilt carburetor (lifetime warranty from importcarburetors.com), installed KYB Gas-A-Just shocks, re-painted bumpers, rocker panels, wheels and hood. Interior work has been minimal up to this point but will update as completed.Oct 17, 2010

i got a 1987 dodge raider silver. (no pics) it is a 3L with about 200 horses under the hood. i find that the acceleration is very good in mine. it is extremely fun to drive on or off road. it is one of the very few 4x4s i know of that will leave a 25ft long strip of burnt rubber on the ashphalt when it is 4 wheel drive!!! i think that the braking could be better but it is satisfactional. the handling is great i find. (if you want it to be!) it has NEVER squeaked or rattled and the only repair it has needed is for the exaust to be welded back on after my friend took it off a jump without my permission. i actually find that it is a very appealing car on the out side and inside. i find the gas mileage pretty good 500km to the tank. maintenance is very low in cost. i love all the little gadgets and buttons on the inside. its almost a luxury car! overall i absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVE it! oh yeah! i almost forgot! i pulled a great big 2500 gmc sierra 4x4 out of a bog with it. that just prove that they are small but very mighty!!!Aug 30, 2009