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esteeMI Rookie Author Michigan Posts:2 Points:400 Joined:Oct 2011	Message Posted: Dec 29, 2011 9:25:50 AM Ignore esteeMI Report Abuse what do you think about the new dodge dart soon to be coming out, this new year

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what do you think about the new dodge dart soon to be coming out, this new year

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rumbleseat Champion Author Winnipeg Posts:23,067 Points:3,550,120 Joined:Oct 2002	Message Posted: Apr 5, 2013 8:30:06 AM Ignore rumbleseat Report Abuse "there seems to be an acceptance of the engine/transmission combination issue." I don't see these options being out of whack for the market. 2 litre with 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic? 1.4 litre TURBO with 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic?
Titanic1985 Champion Author South Carolina Posts:6,537 Points:375,280 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: Apr 4, 2013 10:03:33 AM Ignore Titanic1985 Report Abuse Good Morning esteeMI, An update to my previous post shows that the Dodge Dart was not as well received by the buyer as CEO, Mr. Marchionne of Fiat, had hoped. Only 25,000 vehicles were sold in the first year. From my readings, there seems to be an acceptance of the engine/transmission combination issue. Dodge will be introducing a nine-speed transmission in future models. I have not read of any engine change. Perhaps another Gas Buddy has the latest information? Take care :-). MGY
dgsteven All-Star Author Los Angeles Posts:937 Points:234,500 Joined:Oct 2012	Message Posted: Apr 4, 2013 9:07:03 AM Ignore dgsteven Report Abuse good one,,,,
metalhat73 All-Star Author Wilmington Posts:725 Points:266,480 Joined:May 2012	Message Posted: Mar 29, 2013 11:54:27 AM Ignore metalhat73 Report Abuse I see a lot on the road. Looks very sharp. Much bigger than the neon for Dodge entry level car. Absolutely shocked to see they can cost up to 27K.
lumpyr Veteran Author Texas Posts:402 Points:218,550 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Mar 25, 2013 12:47:43 AM Ignore lumpyr Report Abuse I've not seen one. In the current Consumer Reports, they were not overly impressed.
Alcoman Champion Author Albany Posts:1,217 Points:62,025 Joined:Jun 2005	Message Posted: Mar 23, 2013 7:42:40 PM Ignore Alcoman Report Abuse I have owned 8 Chrysler products over the last 25 years and not one has ever left me stranded. I currently drive a 2012 Avenger with 20,000 miles on it and have never taken it in for anything beside oil changes. I looked at the Dart, but it is a smaller car than I need although the MPG sound good.Maybe some day....
SRT8TX Champion Author Dallas Posts:16,708 Points:899,805 Joined:Nov 2010	Message Posted: Mar 23, 2013 2:04:35 AM Ignore SRT8TX Report Abuse Looks good, would like to see the SRT version.
dgsteven All-Star Author Los Angeles Posts:937 Points:234,500 Joined:Oct 2012	Message Posted: Feb 5, 2013 3:18:38 AM Ignore dgsteven Report Abuse love it
Z12 Champion Author Toledo Posts:3,755 Points:785,345 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Feb 4, 2013 8:35:43 PM Ignore Z12 Report Abuse Cool
lyanMI Veteran Author Detroit Posts:350 Points:234,220 Joined:May 2012	Message Posted: Feb 4, 2013 3:06:42 PM Ignore lyanMI Report Abuse Looks good. The new Aero gives 41MPG
aalix Champion Author Orange County Posts:23,320 Points:4,149,075 Joined:Aug 2001	Message Posted: Feb 4, 2013 1:37:18 PM Ignore aalix Report Abuse I am biased against Chrysler cars. It will take awhile before my opinion changes.
Titanic1985 Champion Author South Carolina Posts:6,537 Points:375,280 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: Feb 4, 2013 10:02:57 AM Ignore Titanic1985 Report Abuse Hello esteeMI. I seriously followed the development and introduction of the new Dodge Dart and considered both it and the Chevrolet Sonic Hatchback. My first vehicle was a 1973 Dodge Dart Swinger ordered from Southeast Asia through Chrysler Military Auto Sales. That vehicle cost $2,964 at the time (GI pay was $431.30 a month) and its fit, finish and body integrity were poor. In three years of ownership, it literally rusted out and fell apart. The driveline was good, but the 318 cubic inch engine with a 355 Posi-traction rear end only got 11 MPG. I decided to give Dodge another chance with the new model, but found that while some may wish to pick and choose every option, I feel an option package like GM uses (e.g. LS, LT, LTZ, etc) offers more of what I like for thousands less than the Dart. I also required a hatchback (two large dogs - a Collie & a German Shepherd) and the Dodge Dart did not offer that. Take care :-). MGY
WTM Champion Author Philadelphia Posts:5,545 Points:968,650 Joined:Apr 2006	Message Posted: Feb 3, 2013 9:50:57 PM Ignore WTM Report Abuse I like the way it looks and the variety of options...I just hope the build quality is better than the aweful Dodge Neon.
LKnight598 All-Star Author South Carolina Posts:927 Points:209,240 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: Jan 29, 2013 12:35:51 AM Ignore LKnight598 Report Abuse Never been much of a dodge fan.
ber5 All-Star Author Chicago Posts:664 Points:132,445 Joined:Sep 2012	Message Posted: Jan 27, 2013 10:59:17 PM Ignore ber5 Report Abuse I'll pass...
mnrick041 Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:14,477 Points:1,396,760 Joined:Jun 2009	Message Posted: Jan 27, 2013 9:51:16 PM Ignore mnrick041 Report Abuse I looked at one just to see what it looks like but I have no plans of ever buying a Dodge.
djp071158 All-Star Author Detroit Posts:808 Points:320,700 Joined:May 2012	Message Posted: Jan 25, 2013 5:13:30 AM Ignore djp071158 Report Abuse I like it.
dgsteven All-Star Author Los Angeles Posts:937 Points:234,500 Joined:Oct 2012	Message Posted: Jan 25, 2013 3:06:13 AM Ignore dgsteven Report Abuse i like it, 1.4L multiair turbo
ranger2k All-Star Author St. Louis Posts:812 Points:93,460 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Jan 24, 2013 4:23:57 PM Ignore ranger2k Report Abuse Where is it a dart other than name. It is nothing like the original car
d_clark Champion Author Grand Rapids Posts:1,023 Points:402,205 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Jan 23, 2013 6:03:32 PM Ignore d_clark Report Abuse ugly
daddymopar Rookie Author Ventura Posts:45 Points:83,480 Joined:Jan 2007	Message Posted: Jan 22, 2013 10:05:19 PM Ignore daddymopar Report Abuse I didnt explain myself correctly. rumbleseat and jscdig you guys are absolutely right. But the matter of competition created vehicle lines is a good conversation for another topic. All in all the 60's and 70' made some great cars! I am still bummed Dodge brought back the Dart our of context. Whether it be the original style, 70's style, or the duster style, this is kind of an insult to the retro trend.
tdioiler All-Star Author Detroit Posts:933 Points:441,935 Joined:Jul 2011	Message Posted: Jan 22, 2013 8:38:39 PM Ignore tdioiler Report Abuse Better build quality than the 1960's version.
nichols Champion Author Halifax Posts:6,989 Points:1,859,615 Joined:Aug 2003	Message Posted: Jan 22, 2013 11:01:40 AM Ignore nichols Report Abuse Dodge=poor quality
jscdig Champion Author Maine Posts:7,322 Points:762,050 Joined:Apr 2004	Message Posted: Jan 22, 2013 9:59:25 AM Ignore jscdig Report Abuse The original Dart came out in 1960. It was based on the Plymouth and gave Dodge dealers a smaller car to sell than the full sized Polara. In 1962, Chrysler did their famous downsizing of Dodge and Plymouth, making them essentially mid-sized cars. The Dart and Polara became one with the Polara and Polara 500 being the premium model. Chrysler quickly realized the error of its ways and brought out the Custom 880 which was a 1962 Chrysler Newport with a 1961 Polara front clip. In 1963, the Dart again became a "compact" Dodge, completely redesigned along with the Valiant. I believe the Valiant had a 108" wheelbae, the Dart, 113". The Polara wheelbase was increased to 119" - thus giving Dodge three distinct sized cars to sell - Dart, Polara and Custom 880. Things stayed essentially the same for 1964, then in 1965, the former Polara became the mid-sized Coronet, while Polara moved up to the Custom 880 wheelbase. The Dart was given face lifts for 1965 & 1966 before being redesigned in 1967 - and keeping essentially the same body until the end in 1976. During those years, Darts could be plain jane economy sedans or true performance machines.
rocknvox All-Star Author Bakersfield Posts:748 Points:151,760 Joined:Nov 2012	Message Posted: Jan 22, 2013 9:19:01 AM Ignore rocknvox Report Abuse There is a lot of them in San fran Cisco. They are used for drive-by spankings.
rumbleseat Champion Author Winnipeg Posts:23,067 Points:3,550,120 Joined:Oct 2002	Message Posted: Jan 22, 2013 3:33:44 AM Ignore rumbleseat Report Abuse rjro says: "it looks like a neon." Either you have poor recall of the Neon, or you have NEVER seen the new Dart. There is nothing similar between the 2 vehicles other than they both have wheels, seats, and windows. And this isn't being released in an effort to jumpstart a muscle car name, the original Dart was NOT a muscle car, or competition for the Mustang, the standard engine offering was the 225 slant 6, and the line-up included a station wagon. It wasn't until 1965 that any kind of muscle name was attached to any Dart, when they had the Dodge Dart Charger. In 1969 there was the Swinger 340, and a limited edition Dart GTS with a 440 cu in engine. The Plymouth Barracuda was Chrysler's answer to the Ford Mustang, and it spun off the first generation Dodge Challenger in 1970. [Edited by: rumbleseat at 1/22/2013 3:34:02 AM EST]
dgsteven All-Star Author Los Angeles Posts:937 Points:234,500 Joined:Oct 2012	Message Posted: Jan 22, 2013 3:03:32 AM Ignore dgsteven Report Abuse I like it, it seems good
chipote Champion Author Washington Posts:1,274 Points:393,305 Joined:Nov 2010	Message Posted: Jan 22, 2013 12:50:04 AM Ignore chipote Report Abuse I would never consider it
daddymopar Rookie Author Ventura Posts:45 Points:83,480 Joined:Jan 2007	Message Posted: Jan 21, 2013 6:48:12 PM Ignore daddymopar Report Abuse I think Dodge just ruined the comeback of muscle car names. The Dart started as Mustang competition in 64. Ugly but a decent 2 door. I think Dodge could have done so much better in recreating a classic muscle car and keeping up with its classic name. SIDE NOTE- I am not saying the A-body Dart was anything crazy, but it did have its place with the Hemi, the GT and the later SE [Edited by: daddymopar at 1/21/2013 6:48:40 PM EST]
RRBC Champion Author Victoria Posts:2,840 Points:555,790 Joined:Oct 2011	Message Posted: Jan 19, 2013 6:54:59 PM Ignore RRBC Report Abuse Haven't seen one.
monkey102010 Sophomore Author Tampa Posts:231 Points:454,490 Joined:Jan 2011	Message Posted: Jan 11, 2013 7:28:59 PM Ignore monkey102010 Report Abuse http://www.allpar.com/forums/topic/146865-ddct-recall/
monkey102010 Sophomore Author Tampa Posts:231 Points:454,490 Joined:Jan 2011	Message Posted: Jan 11, 2013 7:23:06 PM Ignore monkey102010 Report Abuse Rumbleseat here is the link, I was incorrect about the manual transmission its the dual clutch automatic. http://www.dodge.com...ice/pdf/M37.pdf [Edited by: monkey102010 at 1/11/2013 7:28:31 PM EST]
XFE Rookie Author Delaware Posts:35 Points:500 Joined:Sep 2012	Message Posted: Jan 10, 2013 1:17:27 PM Ignore XFE Report Abuse disappointed to see no coupe option, interesting Active grille shuttering technology to reduce drag & like the Chevy Sonic it has a miniature 1.4L turbo charged engine to further enhance MPG. overall styling seems nicer than other similar class vehicles, they just need to add a 2 door model.
the1roadhog Champion Author Atlanta Posts:9,949 Points:2,081,505 Joined:Jun 2007	Message Posted: Jan 10, 2013 8:47:30 AM Ignore the1roadhog Report Abuse ho hum
rjro Champion Author Albany Posts:1,274 Points:515,870 Joined:Jan 2011	Message Posted: Jan 10, 2013 8:20:51 AM Ignore rjro Report Abuse it looks like a neon. the body style doesnt impress me.
Maintroll Champion Author Lexington Posts:8,774 Points:1,730,835 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Jan 10, 2013 5:10:04 AM Ignore Maintroll Report Abuse I certainly hope it is better than the previous one they built.
Houckster Champion Author Atlanta Posts:9,410 Points:695,260 Joined:Sep 2003	Message Posted: Jan 8, 2013 3:01:17 PM Ignore Houckster Report Abuse Almost every company has teething problems with a new car. All the majors have had recalls. It's when a model has been out for several years and they're still having problems that I get concerned.
rumbleseat Champion Author Winnipeg Posts:23,067 Points:3,550,120 Joined:Oct 2002	Message Posted: Jan 7, 2013 2:16:01 AM Ignore rumbleseat Report Abuse "These cars already have a recall" That would be a responsible company being pro-active, not waiting for stupid designs to kill people before investigating. You declined to give a link. A search of several sites reveals no recalls at this time. If you have a link to a site that actually shows that recall, I would like to see it.
johnwinger Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:8,535 Points:1,824,365 Joined:Oct 2001	Message Posted: Jan 5, 2013 2:41:21 PM Ignore johnwinger Report Abuse JUNK
monkey102010 Sophomore Author Tampa Posts:231 Points:454,490 Joined:Jan 2011	Message Posted: Jan 5, 2013 12:12:00 PM Ignore monkey102010 Report Abuse These cars already have a recall for the manual transmission . The slave cylinder and another parts has to be replaced. Think there was 6,000 or them in total.
rumbleseat Champion Author Winnipeg Posts:23,067 Points:3,550,120 Joined:Oct 2002	Message Posted: Jan 5, 2013 8:00:57 AM Ignore rumbleseat Report Abuse A - It is a Dodge Dart in name only, it has nothing in common with the old Dart, whether you liked it or not, other than 4 wheels. B - It is also not a Chrysler design. C - Other than the name, it is also not "retro". It is based on an Alfa Romeo Giulietta, made slightly larger for fat North American butts. I have seen several of them, and in blue or red, it is a very striking vehicle. [Edited by: rumbleseat at 1/5/2013 8:02:41 AM EST]
d_clark Champion Author Grand Rapids Posts:1,023 Points:402,205 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Jan 2, 2013 7:20:21 PM Ignore d_clark Report Abuse ugly
WEDDY Champion Author Phoenix Posts:3,387 Points:1,065,220 Joined:Oct 2009	Message Posted: Jan 2, 2013 8:59:29 AM Ignore WEDDY Report Abuse I would be very afraid to buy it since it is a Chrysler. Repair records for Chrylser or typically the worst right along with Mercedes Benz and Volkswagons.
mnrick041 Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:14,477 Points:1,396,760 Joined:Jun 2009	Message Posted: Dec 30, 2012 8:30:57 PM Ignore mnrick041 Report Abuse I was looking at one on the lot, if you get the audio upgrade you get a big 8.4 inch touch screen, that is kind of neat but otherwise I don't think I like the car.
dgsteven All-Star Author Los Angeles Posts:937 Points:234,500 Joined:Oct 2012	Message Posted: Dec 30, 2012 5:08:53 AM Ignore dgsteven Report Abuse great for gas saving, look fowward
dgsteven All-Star Author Los Angeles Posts:937 Points:234,500 Joined:Oct 2012	Message Posted: Dec 30, 2012 5:08:48 AM Ignore dgsteven Report Abuse great for gas saving, look fowward
dgsteven All-Star Author Los Angeles Posts:937 Points:234,500 Joined:Oct 2012	Message Posted: Dec 30, 2012 5:08:43 AM Ignore dgsteven Report Abuse great for gas saving, look fowward
JasTheAce Champion Author Raleigh Posts:1,110 Points:200,035 Joined:Nov 2012	Message Posted: Dec 28, 2012 5:12:02 PM Ignore JasTheAce Report Abuse its still a chrysler
Cummins2500 Champion Author Iowa Posts:3,128 Points:752,375 Joined:Jan 2007	Message Posted: Jan 4, 2012 12:51:01 PM Ignore Cummins2500 Report Abuse I do recall a close friend who had one bad a$$1969 Dodge Dart Demon with a 340 V8 that was no dog in the 1/4 mile an would PUSH you back in the seat when that 4 bbl kicked in. I think to many people remember the old reliable slant 6 and 273 or the poor 340 that come out in 1970 that was seriously detuned for emissions reasons and also some say for insurance reasons.
GBMAX Champion Author Phoenix Posts:4,800 Points:1,929,205 Joined:Feb 2005	Message Posted: Jan 4, 2012 2:20:32 AM Ignore GBMAX Report Abuse How about Vega?