Wizard you should tell about × The biggest repairs you ever done! × The most beat up cars you ever get in your shop × About your time as a mechanic soldier × Most expensive repairs you ever done!
@garykuhn19215 жыл бұрын
Yes. Great ideas!
@carsontoopes8375 жыл бұрын
@@1k_vonte its a neon
@1k_vonte5 жыл бұрын
@@carsontoopes837tru lol but I've seen some do 120 with the 4 speed lol
@erickfernandez84855 жыл бұрын
I think its all hovvies cars
@Lemuz104 жыл бұрын
Hooviesg would take all does trophies
@paulhoskins78524 жыл бұрын
I looked up "Dodge" in the dictionary. It means "To Avoid."
@bendovwr50613 жыл бұрын
Underrated comment, had a good laugh😂😂
@Djevan415983 жыл бұрын
Dodge. GOTTA GET OUTTA ITS WAY!
@OtomoTenzi3 жыл бұрын
Makes perfect sense... GET THE HELL OUTTA DODGE!!!
@damilolaakanni3 жыл бұрын
😀😅😂🤣
@y.u.doodat91332 жыл бұрын
Another good one is for the truck lovers: “If you can’t Dodge it, Ram it!“
@dukenudibranch64145 жыл бұрын
Dodge always builds something at the last minute that pulls them out of obscurity.
@terranceaddison45993 жыл бұрын
They should've just kept making the viper...it's like shooting yourself in the foot
@fortheloveofnoise2 жыл бұрын
That sums up my school days.
@hoopty.2 жыл бұрын
A year later, it winds up putting them back on the shit list
@fucuszullanti78772 жыл бұрын
@@terranceaddison4599 Nobody was buying them
@zyxzyx30302 жыл бұрын
@@terranceaddison4599 Your precious bidin would ruin that too.
@y.u.doodat91335 жыл бұрын
Favorite Dodge is the Charger. Good looking, powerful, practical. A close second would be the Challenger.
@michaelgimenez40322 жыл бұрын
Magnum. My heart goes to that one.
@Fariz.Mammadov2 жыл бұрын
What about Avenger?
@y.u.doodat91332 жыл бұрын
@@Fariz.Mammadov, I just don’t like the lines of the Avenger. It’s too “stubby” for my tastes.
@Fariz.Mammadov2 жыл бұрын
@@y.u.doodat9133 tastes are different :), What do you think about endurance?
@y.u.doodat91332 жыл бұрын
@@Fariz.Mammadov, I’m not familiar with the Endurance. Is that a new model for 2023?
@AG-rv3ny5 жыл бұрын
“Again, we’re dealing what I have to work with here”. Love it.
@T-Dawg6.75 жыл бұрын
The magnum v8s are bulletproof engines. Sure they’re terrible on gas. My old 5.9 has 250k
@CorneliusMegadook5 жыл бұрын
If u ignore water pump failures
@boxedfender48105 жыл бұрын
@@CorneliusMegadook lol but I agree bulletproof be nontheless
@RiggyRonnie5 жыл бұрын
My 5.9 12v cummins has 166k. They're even more bulletproof.
@JDMHaze5 жыл бұрын
@@RiggyRonnie much to the credit of cummins
@RiggyRonnie5 жыл бұрын
@@JDMHaze Still in dodge pickups, boats, school buses, RVs, medium duty freights, swapped into fords, you name it.
@chefjefe685 жыл бұрын
Hi Wizard. The Dodge Caliber: what a toilet of a vehicle. Several years ago, I had one as a rental; I took it back after a day.
@bumfluffmcregor37303 жыл бұрын
That's how rental works 😆
@damilolaakanni3 жыл бұрын
I never liked how the car looked. It looked like it was trying to be a hatchback, a wagon and a crossover all at once. It wasn't as bad as the PT cruiser or the Chrysler crossfire though.
@RTLife5 жыл бұрын
Chargers & Challenger are a lot of fun to own. The v8 Hemi is great! Nice video
@Moecean5 жыл бұрын
I love messing with them in my 06 impala ss
@Moecean5 жыл бұрын
There boats even with the 4 speed auto I still take em
@RTLife5 жыл бұрын
@@Moecean I have a Monte SS w/ 5.3 v8 - it would get roasted by my RT stock vs stock.
@Moecean5 жыл бұрын
@@RTLife what year is your r/t?
@wheelman48245 жыл бұрын
@Yul Strokheet Al-Wauch I've had my 12' Charger R/T since new 45k miles, I run it hard only fluid changes.
@justinbuice3 жыл бұрын
We have a 2010 2.4L Avenger that my wife bought brand new. It’s been a reliable car but is now badly rusted which makes it hard to work on. Nuts and bolts disintegrate when you put a wrench on them. Besides that, the engine - while underwhelming is running strong with 140k miles. At this point we only use it to transport our dogs.
@eternallogic63942 жыл бұрын
Your dogs deserve better
@AustinDashes2 жыл бұрын
@@eternallogic6394 😂😂 I have a 2013 V6 avenger and it's nice. If you get one in a state where there's no rust you're good. Like Texas
@stephenmartinez19 ай бұрын
. My 2011 dodge avenger I bought new. It’s now 13 years old and has 250k miles. I take very good care of it. I’m always amazed at how it just keeps chugging along . No engine or transmission problems to speak of. Cars will last a long time as long as you take good care of them.
@bactanite5 жыл бұрын
I bought a used fully loaded '89 Dodge Shadow in '94, and I drove it until parts were no longer available in 2009. It was reliable, but not the most reliable. Cheap parts and service made it a great car to own.
@kclefthanded4275 жыл бұрын
The 5.2 and 5.9 magnum V-8s are pretty decent engines. Gas mileage may not be the best but parts are readily available
@DeltaOps35 жыл бұрын
Gutless... but run lol
@ixionn5635 жыл бұрын
5.7 has had their defects, but atleast for my '05 1500, they're solid engines! 200k, original engine, basic maintenance. Oil, spark plugs at most.
@nawscawp5 жыл бұрын
Liam 5.9 Jeep runs high 14’s stock. Pretty quick and far from gutless for a 1998.
@chadhaire17115 жыл бұрын
Stop watching this channel--he is worse than SCOTTY. My advice is BETTER!!
@2010HarleyDynaFXD5 жыл бұрын
the 3.9 Magnum is basically a 318 without it's front 2 cylinders they are reliable.
@Blue-moon125 жыл бұрын
In England, Neon's were Chrysler. Top model was the RT rated at 150hp. Omni was badged as a Talbot Horizon. My summer ride is a 1988 Dakota LE V6 3.9 V6 manual. Love it and has never let me down
@detroitdiesel-vu3ig5 жыл бұрын
I didn't know they sold Dakota's over in Europe. I have a 90' with the 2.5 5 speed. 210,000 miles on her. Still starts up
@Blue-moon125 жыл бұрын
@@detroitdiesel-vu3ig I now live in Canada. You're right, they didn't have them in Europe
@ulrich_badmecanique5 жыл бұрын
Holy shit, had no clue for the Talbot Horyzon. Thought I had seen this thing somewhere already!
@gutsngorrrr5 жыл бұрын
I thought the Omni looked familiar, I had a Talbot Horizon, it was the second car I owned and was like new when I got it and other than being very basic, was an ok car. Though I did sell it after a year and got a Opel Manta.
@ulrich_badmecanique5 жыл бұрын
@@gutsngorrrr I'll admit I haven't seen on on the roads in a long time
@mynameisgladiator19335 жыл бұрын
I like the tractor in the background - looks like my Dad's 1948 Ford we had on our farm when I was a kid!
@BradColemanisHere3 жыл бұрын
I had an '01 Durango we used as our first family car and it was awesome for us. We kept it for 13 years and when we sold it, someone got a great vehicle.
@johnnyedify5 жыл бұрын
The 3.6 pentastar has been good to me. Had 2 cars with them. 1 challenger , 1 Chrysler 300. Also had a .96 intrepid. steering rack issue was the rubber bushings, I had that fixed , not that expensive. The driving dynamics were excellent on that car .
@john_milner5 жыл бұрын
Always enjoy Wizard's 'real world' reviews/views based on actual everyday mechanics' experience.
@polloztec5 жыл бұрын
I have a 92 ram charger with the 318 tbi and is not that bad on fuel, is reliable, cheap to fix, I like it a lot
@rhull39395 жыл бұрын
I have a 79 Dodge pickup truck with the palomino appearance package. My grandfather bought it new in 78 and I'm still driving it every week with the original 318 engine and transmission at 347,000 miles and counting. The tailgate fell off about 5 years ago and got run over by a train, it's got a 12 gauge slug bullet hole in the passenger door but that's ok with me. I just wish it was four wheel drive. As everyone knows, if you take care of things they will last forever.
@wingracer16145 жыл бұрын
Other than the slant 6, the 318 is the only good motor Dodge ever made. Old Rams with 318s just don't die.
@savagetuner24045 жыл бұрын
Robert Hull this is the problem. Everyone got PTSD over the 90s. ALL cars, if not expensive and built for performance, WERE TOTAL CRAP. American, German, some Italian and some Japanese, all of them were garbage. Then people categorize the whole brand IN MODERN TIMES because of the sins of retarded criminals who acted as company CEOs 25 years ago.
@rhull39395 жыл бұрын
@@savagetuner2404 I don't have a clue what you're talking about and how it applies to my comment.
@dustinwalker99325 жыл бұрын
@@rhull3939 lol i know right .. i read his comment 4 times over, to make sense of it ..still makes NO sense .FYI my brother has a very neglected 78' stepside 318 with the (Three on the tree) and god dam she always starts... and i mean everytime!!! just needs a good battery.
@kenshinhimura93875 жыл бұрын
That's insanely low miles for a car that old. You must never drive it at all.
@griviljava5 жыл бұрын
It's good you're talking about cars people can get that don't exactly cost a million bucks; it's great to see a vid about durable & practical drivers
@revnto7k5 жыл бұрын
I have owned 2 Chrysler products and they were both good overall. I had a 2001 Neon R/T and it was almost bulletproof with the only mechanical issue being something failed in the air conditioning in the first couple years I had it. Once it was fixed, I had no issues with it anymore that weren't wear and tear. I had it 5 years and about 80K miles. I'd still own a 97-04 Durango/Dakota they are tough as nails and they look great too. One of my fav products from them.
@Madcomplex Жыл бұрын
Bulletproof you say, do tell
@honkhonkler7732 Жыл бұрын
80K miles isn't a lot though lol
@millertime6003 Жыл бұрын
80k miles. 😆 that's not even broke in yet on a Toyota.
@astaroththanatos2453 Жыл бұрын
People hate on something when they have one bad experience.
@EarlGuyton4255 жыл бұрын
He is totally correct about how great the 97 to 02 dodge durango with the 318 V8, and this also appiies to your dodge pickups with the 318 V8 from 1994 to 2002. I am a master 44 year experience mechanic and own a 1998 dodge ram extended cab with the 318 V8 and these cast iron V8s are actually your LA 318s from the late 1960s era. I love mine so much that I will never get rid of it
@damilolaakanni Жыл бұрын
The problem with those is the automatic transmissions on those. Otherwise very reliable engines.
@noonecares7730 Жыл бұрын
@@damilolaakanniyeah, I got a 96 ram with a good trans. It's best to save money why it's working for the inevitable.
@Capable-opinions5 жыл бұрын
I bought a 2018 Journey in October, silver Blacktop edition with the 6 banger. I agree that most you see on the road are the base line bland ones, but I must say that mine with that package, sportier wheels etc, isn't that bad. Certainly isn't my dream car, but def a reliable budget friendly choice. Love the videos, and thank you for all the info you pass along.
@CSmart73965 жыл бұрын
I believe the Caliber was available with a manual transmission.
@BossBoos6975 жыл бұрын
Yeah the SRT-4 had a manual.
@Ben-lc2xp5 жыл бұрын
So did the 4cyl, I learned to drive manual on an 09 5 speed with a horrible titanium blue interior XD
@CSmart73965 жыл бұрын
I’ve seen lower end models with a 5-speed
@arros8a5 жыл бұрын
Srt4 versions of Caliber and Neon are fun, but also not very reliable lol
@atodaso16685 жыл бұрын
@@arros8a the srt4's are reliable compared to other factory turbo cars, try to find a subaru sti with over 100k that hasn't had the motor opened up.
@dennishudnall9009 Жыл бұрын
Great video and love your channel! Glad most of you Challenger owners have not had the issues I have had!!! I have a 2017 T/A 5.7L and purchased it used in 2021 with only 14K miles on it. It only had one previous owner that did not drive is much. I daily drive my Challenger to work and home and take good care of it by keeping it maintained and clean. I have not done any modifications and don't drive it hard. Unfortunately, I have had my Challenger in and out of the Dodge dealership service center multiple times😮💨! My PCM was having issues and had to be replaced. The battery died on me with no warning and replaced it. The purge control valve had to be replaced due to code P0443. The electrical connector on the purge control valve had to be replaced and wiring soldered on. My latest issue as of 11/10/2023 when cleaning up the engine bay, I have an oil leak under the intake manifold. While checking the oil, I could not get the oil dipstick to go back into the tube!!! I have owned many vehicles over 30 years and never seen where the oil dipstick wont go back in. I guess there is always a first for everything. I have an appointment once again with the dealership service center. Guess I was one of the unlucky ones and got a used lemon. I love my Challenger and have always wanted a muscle car. After these issues I've had and the inconvenience of dropping off and picking up my Challenger plus being without transportation multiple times makes me think it's time to trade it in🤔!!!
@christinebrunton14895 жыл бұрын
The Neon we had was a Trooper! It was the Best car on Gas!! when we took it off the road,it had 305,000 ! We only did Brakes and a gas tank strap!! I loved that car! Now we have a 2009 Dodge Charger and an Army of P T. Cruisers,the Cruisers are G.T.Turbo's, they work Great,lots of Power!
@Sparkkoz5 жыл бұрын
1992 Dodge Stealth R/T Twin Turbo owner here. While I agree that these cars are difficult to work on to an extent, I've had no trouble finding parts for them. 3SX has any part you could ever need for the car (at a markup though), and Rock Auto carries all of the important things you'll need to keep the car running. If somehow both of those sources fail you, Mitsubishi still makes most of the parts for these cars. Parts really aren't very expensive either unless you buy directly from Mitsubishi. Mine hasn't been terribly unreliable either. I've had an issue with my electronic suspension control computer going bad, but other than that it runs like a dream and there's nothing out there that drives quite like it.
@CRAPO20115 жыл бұрын
Hmm he must mean local parts stores, as these things are a bit rare nowadays. Not mitsu cordia turbo rare but rare
@Jdres1235 жыл бұрын
Kinda shitty of the wizard to call them ALL unreliable,the naturally aspirated SOHC/DOHC ones are going to be more reliable than a dodge viper,pretty slow cars but nice handling....
@Hotlog695 жыл бұрын
@@Jdres123 How? The Viper V10 is a slightly upgraded truck engine and it's a simple pushrod design.
@ledzeppelin275 жыл бұрын
Horrible advice. They are all unreliable and will all fail eventually. you couldn't give me a 3000gt or a Stealth. Everyone time someone sells one they should include a free set of jack stands.
@krisallen71985 жыл бұрын
I own a 93 stealth, I commute in it 280 miles round trip twice a week in Montana winters. It hasn't let me down at all. If you keep up on routine maintenance it'll run forever. Seen them with 250000 mile before still running.
@weedmastersr5 жыл бұрын
I quite like the way a Dodge Journey looks, especially in that Cherry Red color FCA uses. Here in Europe they came with a 2.0 diesel with 170 HP and a manual transmission. Quite a good combo.
@jamesahern98645 жыл бұрын
Yeah for me the Journey is the perfect size and shape. It's a bit utilitarian, and I do it. Cheap tranny though.
@jn075135 жыл бұрын
Imagine the beard of knowledge his mentor has
@lupe8302 Жыл бұрын
I love the journey looks. I was so nervous about what you were gonna say about it.
@captainobvious59935 жыл бұрын
I'm interested in how the hellcats hold up over time being supercharged
@OtomoTenzi3 жыл бұрын
Even if those dangerous contraptions dun kill you first, they'll be shure to murder yer wallet when it comes to repairs!
@captainobvious59933 жыл бұрын
@@JSIV-j7p that's not the milage things start to fail it's now well over 100k miles
@lesterparker15943 жыл бұрын
@@JSIV-j7p probably just fine if taken care of. People drive them like idiots though. I would not buy one after 40 or 50k miles. My father in law bought one with 15k. Unbelievable the power in that engine.
@lefthanded54733 жыл бұрын
The hellcat engines themselves are bulletproof. But it’s the Chrysler electronics in those that are shit.
@terranceaddison45993 жыл бұрын
Yeah....there was a police chase down in Texas wit this dude riding a hellcat...so the proof's in the pudding..
@omgcool72065 жыл бұрын
You've said it all when you talked about the Intrepid: they're almost never maintained, and that has wreaked havoc on their perceived reliability. If they're taken care of, they're actually very good vehicles (as long as they have the transmission cooler which wasn't on all of them). I had a '99 Chrysler 300M (mechanically similar) and it was a very dependable, even fun car all the way to around 200k miles when the brake lines and radiator fan started to go out (it was almost 15 years old, decided to trade at that point). Only simple maintenance. Never had steering rack issues, never heard that they were "common," even having been an active member on a forum. I traded it for a 2011 Chrysler 200 with 20k miles, currently 160k+ miles--only weird thing I've had to change on that was a thermostat ($15, 10 minutes). Very good car, underrated in almost every way. Going back to the Intrepid, even the notorious 2.7L was actually a good engine IF you changed the water pump every 80k miles when you did your timing chain (hint: few ever did). At that mileage, they tended to start leaking, which is terrible when it's driven off the timing chain and the leaking coolant mixes with the oil (hence the sludge). The 3.2 and 3.5 engines used the same water pump, but they were timed by belt, so the oil was never contaminated (that's why you see far more of these with 200k+ miles even though they're the same family as the 2.7). When I had my 300M and was on the forum, I remember a guy with a 300M whos odometer stopped working at over 500k miles, probably had around 700k last time I heard from him. But also on that forum was no shortage of 2.7L owners with well over 200k miles. It ALL came down to the water pumps leaking (and in rarer cases with the 3.2 and 3.5s, seizing and breaking the timing belt). A very good engine family underneath one part. Chrysler has long had the highest rate of sub-prime lending in the automotive market. Coincidentally, these buyers also happen to be the ones who neglect their cars. And then they're bought second-hand by people who neglect them even further because their resale value is low. It's a terrible cycle for brand perception. If you're picky about the condition and maintenance of the car you buy, most Mopars will run just as long as the "best" of them for little fuss. I sure as hell wouldn't keep buying them if I didn't whole-heartedly believe that.
@88jopar2 жыл бұрын
You are absolutely right. Some mechanics, such as Scotty Kilmer, does not take these factors into account , with regards to maintenance. Unfortunately, many Chrysler owners neglected their maintenance. As a person who worked for WalMart Oil and Lube and a Automotive Service Advisor For 3 Chrysler Dealerships, and for Toyota, Honda and Mazda, one thing I can say is that a good chunk of Chrysler owners, would change their fluid much later than the recommended mileage. On the contrary, the owners who maintained their Chrysler vehicles very well, in most cases, were extremely reliable and durable. It wasn't uncommon to see Chrysler vehicles with over 250 000 miles on the original powertrain, if they were maintained to a tee. As a matter of fact, when I worked at a Chrysler dealership, there was this owner who owned a 1994 Dodge Grand Caravan with a 3.3l v6, that had over 900 000kms on the original engine. He replaced one transmission at 595 000kms approximately. The owner was a Courier Driver and was putting over 120 000kms in a year on average. This was in 2002. When asked how did his vehicle run so much, he said, "I never skimped out on the maintenance. I would change the fluids well before the recommended mileage." Personally, my family and I have owned 10 Chryslers and 9/10 were very durable and reliable. As a matter of fact, I had a 1988 Plymouth Gran Fury, which I got rid of at 376 250 miles. Had the original 318 cid. engine and 2 barrel carburetor. I rebuilt the transmission at 372 500 miles. I bought this car in 2000 and drove it until late 2005. It was rust that made me junk it. It is kind of funny as to why Toyotas and Hondas had very good reliability and that is because, most of the owners of these cars, maintained them very well. The ones who didn't maintain their Toyotas and Hondas very well, were just as bad, if not worse than Chrysler in terms of reliability. This did not apply for everyone of the ill maintained Toyotas and Hondas. There was a small percentage that held up despite the owner's poor maintenance habits. Likewise, there were a small percentage of Chryslers that held up, despite the owner's maintenance habits. The bottom line is, always take care of your vehicle very well and it will take care of you. Regardless of what automaker it is.
@Val-mm5gd5 жыл бұрын
I owned a 2000 Chrysler 300m which is the same platform as the intrepid, my had the 3.5 engine and it was the best car I have ever owned
@JoeUrbanYYC5 жыл бұрын
Always been curious about those, seems like sportier, more compact, and more luxurious Intrepid.
@barrykrauter23645 жыл бұрын
Ditto. My 99 300M was the best car I ever had. Got 345000 km out of it when rust problems took it away. 3.5 V6 got good mileage, never leaked or burned oil. Three repairs were power steering hose, cooling line that went under the intake manifold and one power window motor. Repairs costs totalled about 3k over 13 years, not counting regular maintenance items. Previously I owned 2 Mercury Sables (awful) and afterward a 2001 Toyota Corolla the worst car I ever owned. Despite oil changes every 3000 miles, it started burning vast amounts of oil at 50k miles. Finally it got rear ended in a snowstorm and I got rid of it. Good riddance! sterringreplahe end
@davidpayne24694 жыл бұрын
@@barrykrauter2364 had a 02 300m was a great car at 250k it dropped a piston but I drove it for 1k rattling tell moter finely locked up and rust had pretty much takin it
@inaz19634 жыл бұрын
The wizard seems to be blaming the cars for the fact that the owners never maintained them. He doesn't realize that people never maintain cars that are reliable. They just ignore them until they fall apart, then they sell the cars on to the next guy.
@billgateskilledmyuncle233 жыл бұрын
My aunt had an 01 with the dreaded 2.7 v6 and it got over 200k miles. She wore that thing out for years. The water pump and timing was changed regularly.
@urodthegreat5 жыл бұрын
I got the stealth parts from japan and Mitsubishi dealers cuz it’s actually a Mitsubishi
@virgelboyd17925 жыл бұрын
What about the Dodge Caravan? The 2001 to 2007 with the 3.3 or 3.8 can be purchased for cheap. Are easy to work on, parts are cheap and readily available. You can remove or if you have "stow n go" fold the seats and haul stuff. I've personally moved myself and friends with mine. Have 2 with well over 200,000 miles on them. One at almost 300,000. Even if you have a transmission problem it can be removed without taking off subframes. You can get used working transmission for as low as $150 and they are the same transmission from at least 1998 to 2007 so they are interchangeable if it's a 3.3 or 3.8 front wheel drive.
@md2k84 жыл бұрын
They are fairly good minivans, but go for the newer ones with the 3.6 L Pentastar V6 engine. They are a lot better than the previous-generation, because they are getting too old now. Avoid the 2011 and 2012 model, but buy the 2013 and up Dodge Grand Caravan without the flex-fuel technology, either go for the Crew or the R/T models. They are fast, they are very reliable, they are fuel-efficient and they are the best.
@Johnsmith-ec9eq5 жыл бұрын
Here are some Chrysler engines from the 90’s that easily roll over 200,000 miles and can still keep going with minimal maintenance, 3.3 and 3.8, 3.2 and 3.5, 3.9 5.2 and 5.9 and 8.0 Magnum engines, 4.0 of course. For the average guy, make sure you drop the pan and change the fluid and filter of the transmission with ATF+4 every 30,000 miles, adjust bands according to procedure on the Ram and Durango and Dakota it’s a must! Occasionally solenoids go bad, replace as necessary with a Mopar oem one. Sometimes a cheap Chrysler product can go quite the distance with a little care. I still own a few Ram Trucks with Magnum engines in them, for the price I paid used they do great.
@ForTehNguyen5 жыл бұрын
the big stickler with the older vipers is some of the body parts are unobtainium
@graphitedak045 жыл бұрын
ForTehNguyen. Isn’t a hood about 25 grand?
@98triffid5 жыл бұрын
@@graphitedak04 Not just that, can you even get rear tires? Toyotas have their issues but you can at least buy tires
@chipfukmaster59285 жыл бұрын
@@graphitedak04 25 grand hood for a 30k car lolz
@canadianplanespotter5 жыл бұрын
The Wizard supports all his claims with facts and experience, but his reason for not liking the Dodge Journey? It's hideous 🤣 What a legend
@JDMHaze5 жыл бұрын
lmaooo,,,, the journey was a POS, my co-worker worked for dodge and STILL OWNS ONE,, and he always roasts that thing for being so awful
@terrybrenan94485 жыл бұрын
91 Journey 200K NO engine repairs, No trans repairs we look after this unit all within in or before recommended. Drilled and slotted brakes added long before stock wore out Considering a 2020 Dakota as replacement
@terrybrenan94485 жыл бұрын
error 2011 journey
@canadianplanespotter5 жыл бұрын
@@terrybrenan9448 I doubt it has 200k miles on it without an engine rebuild. 200,000 kilometers is believable though
@Stressless20235 жыл бұрын
@@canadianplanespotter 3.5L or 3.6L-equipped Journeys are pretty durable, they aren't known for catastrophic failures if maintained (timing belt replacements, transmission fluid maintenance, etc). The antiquated 2.4L 4-cyl models on the other hand are crude and unrefined, not likely to last long without unprovoked repairs needed eventually, but V6 models can believably achieve 200k with few issues.
@mattevans43775 жыл бұрын
If you think the Dodge Journey looks bad, look up the Ssangyong Rodius, particularly the early models. It makes the Journey look good in comparison.
@angeljorgeofficial4 жыл бұрын
Or the Fiat Freemont
@damilolaakanni2 жыл бұрын
@@angeljorgeofficial it's the same car as the Journey with a Fiat badge.
@zephyr-ca3 жыл бұрын
I've had nothing but great experiences with Dodge Stealths. No issues getting parts or fixing them.
@trr52915 жыл бұрын
I bought a 2002 intrepid in 2014. It has 228.000 miles now. I got 80.000 miles out of it so far so I've been mostly satisfied.
@michaeledwards29192 жыл бұрын
Thank you my friend for your wonderful reaffirmation and support of the marvelous Dodge Intrepids. I have a 2004 ES gold, fully loaded. With regular maintenance and good care these vehicles are out standing. My 2004 Intrepid just hit 128.000 miles it has the 3.5 liter high-out-put V-6. I take very care of it, it's good to know that it can go 200.000 plus miles. Take care, and Thank you🌊🌊🌊🌿🌺
@trr52912 жыл бұрын
@@michaeledwards2919 The car is still running beautifully. 265.000 miles. Mine has the 2.7. The engine all the internet experts claim wouldn't last over 100.000 Miles. I think that the original 20 year old rack and pinion is about to go bad and it has some front end clunks. Otherwise it's extremely reliable for a 20 year old car.
@michaeledwards29192 жыл бұрын
@@trr5291 Excellant, I'm glad the 2.7 V-6 is still running great. You have proved those quote, unquote, experts all wrong. I have heard from other 2.7 V-6 intrepid owners who take good care of those engines, and they last as long as any motor. I believe that it was the owners who "didn't take care of their engines who were to blame for any problems they may have had.🌊🌊 Meanwhile, we keep sailing along with our Intrepids🌊. On the steering-rack an pinion, you probably already priced them, I think rebuilt 350.00. And used "Be Careful" maybe 150.00, I might be low here. Labor might be a little steep in price, unless your a mechanic, and save that cost. Best of luck your intrepid, it has a great owner🍀🌲.
@trr52912 жыл бұрын
@@michaeledwards2919 Ya the racks are not cheap and the labor is worse. I won't be able to do it myself. I'm going to wait until it's completely broken.
@freedomisnotnegotiable5 жыл бұрын
Dodge Journey is a nice car for what it is made for! Had one when I was lived in Germany! It looks very cool for a Midsize family hauler! Had it with a Volkswagen Diesel and Volkswagen double clutch, that was the sad part of it. Typical Volkswagen Quality, awful... Turbo went bad and transmission after 40k miles, it would cost 9k to fix, luckily it was still under warranty!
@mtfan5 жыл бұрын
My family has had 3 Dodge Spirit/Plymouth Acclaims over the years and they are some of the best cars we've ever had. They ride fairly well, very cheap to work on, great mileage and super cheap to insure. Not the most stylish thing, but we're talking reliability here. They're getting harder to find just due to the age, but if you find one in good condition it's a great daily beater.
@jicez66495 жыл бұрын
Great video! Glad to hear my 2005 5.7 hemi non mds is on the good list and from my experience it has been a solid engine.
@ixionn5635 жыл бұрын
Same engine I have in my truck, 200k miles and she's original and solid! Same case with the 545RFE transmission they made during that time. They last people just never change the damn fluid.
@YungSlade315 жыл бұрын
Wow wizard. I'm incredibly appreciative for this man. Free knowledge that'll save me lots of money.
@lurkndog5 жыл бұрын
I had a 1995 Dodge Neon Sport, and it was the worst car I ever owned. Had it back to the dealership a bunch of times in the first year. Stuff broke on that car that never breaks. The turn signal broke! And I had to have the A/C fixed every single year. I finally paid it off and traded it in immediately before something else could fail. That car was built in Mexico, which may be significant.
@davidlp30194 жыл бұрын
Yeah those neons were all built in Mexico. Total junk.
@JH-jm8ib5 жыл бұрын
Please do a video about which Fords to buy and not to buy
@Roderickdl5 жыл бұрын
Thats pretty simple. Avoid everything but Panther bodies and mustangs.
@USA_djhiggi775 жыл бұрын
90s (and maybe some early 2000s) cars where the last of the greats. I sound like some old fuck but none of these modern cars give you a mechanical to man feeling. 90s cars are ver nostalgic to me
@trainships17955 жыл бұрын
Had a Dodge Omni with a 2.2L Engine and Automatic Transmission. Ran Great only Problem was with the hand crank windows.
@Stressless20235 жыл бұрын
Omni's and Horizon's were solid cars. Idk who he got his information from but the 2.2's in the later models were virtually indestructible, and they had very little else to go wrong with them being so basic. Almost none exist anymore but I remember them being good basic transportation back in the day.
@bertsbug57575 жыл бұрын
I had a 84 dodge Aries wagon it was awesome... Got rear ended by a loser
@atx-cvpi_994 жыл бұрын
SuchANiceGirl22 He was talking about the ones that have the Volkswagen and Peugeot engines.
@maxforever264 жыл бұрын
Wizard! You hit the nail on the head in talking about the Dodge Omni. Parents bought one back in the 80’s. By 90k it fell apart and we had to junk it.
@unitedcity_mc4421 Жыл бұрын
You kidding me? He is wrong. The Omni was a cheap and dependable little car.
@ang3r3dv3t5 жыл бұрын
I bought the 2008 Dodge Avenger SXT 2.4L, automatic. Went through two transmissions in less than two years. Traded for a 2012 Honda Civic LX. No issues for 7 years and counting =)
@40streetblack799 ай бұрын
How could that Bee,😢after you replaced the first one with the new one That should've took care of all your problems!
@digitalrailroader5 жыл бұрын
9:00 ...well, that’s 2 out of 3 cars in my driveway that are on the Car Wizards “do not buy” list. First my Aveo, and now my moms Journey. Unlike my Aveo, our journey has been completely trouble free ever since we bought it. Fun fact: the JC platform on which the Journey rides on is actually a highly modified version of the midsize JS platform. Take a WILD guess what dodge car rides on the JS platform: the RECOMMENDED Dodge Avenger.
@Ryan-mg7pd5 жыл бұрын
One of my close friends family bought a used 2013 Dodge Durango with the V6. They are not very wealthy and when it started rod knocking really badly I told them, I know you spent a lot on this car but just sell it. It’s a pain in the ass to fix rod knock and it costs a lot of money.
@waterfallhunter6345 жыл бұрын
So far, two cars you've told me not to buy have been the most reliable cars I've ever owned.
@kman-mi7su5 жыл бұрын
Problem with a Challenger R/T is you have to be careful you don't buy one used that somebody didn't beat the crap out of racing or doing burnouts.
@georgecolbert32475 жыл бұрын
I'm a Dodge fan, and I agree with you completely. Great video.
@unstablebobgable5 жыл бұрын
I'm glad the Car Wizards recommended the Dodge Avenger because I drive the 2013 Avenger RT
@nickparadies3504 жыл бұрын
My sister’s Avenger is well over 250k miles and still going strong
@stephenmartinez19 ай бұрын
My 2011 dodge avenger I bought new. It’s now 13 years old and has 250k miles. I take very good care of it. I’m always amazed at how it just keeps chugging along . No engine or transmission problems to speak of. Cars will last a long time as long as you take good care of them.
@redmustangredmustang5 жыл бұрын
It doesn't matter if it's Wizard, Scotty, or any mechanic out there,, they are going to tell you that Dodge's are unreliable and they are expensive to fix.
@Stressless20235 жыл бұрын
Their isn't a Dodge on the planet that is "expensive" to fix unless it's a new Dodge or a vintage Dodge... Or any Viper. Unless you get ripped off.
@ThatWolfWithShades5 жыл бұрын
If you can't find reasonably priced parts for a Dodge, you either live in buttfuck-nowhere with no internet or parts shops or you're the kinda person who takes your car to Pep Boys and acts surprised when they overcharge the bejezus out of ya.
@jaymase37355 жыл бұрын
Not true. They are great cars to own, if you are mechanically inclined. Easy to work on, inexpensive to buy and maintain, and certain models are good in general. Some of their engines are excellent.
@peterchen97635 жыл бұрын
Boomer Scott once made a video on how to change the alternator on a Ram 1500. As expected he bad mouth it the whole time he worked on it, but basically he proved how easy and cheap the repair was.
@RedAssassin2745 жыл бұрын
@@peterchen9763 the engine bay in the 3rd gen Rams are roomy from my experience, the only time I've struggled is the replacement of the driver side back 8 spark plugs cuz of the brake booster.
@trainships17955 жыл бұрын
My All Time Favorite Chrysler Product is The 1973 Imperial LeBaron 4dr.. Grandpa had one New fully loaded.
@Tylerc34193 жыл бұрын
I've had a 2001 Sebring the past 3 years. It's basically Intrepid's sister car. I just change the transmission fluid every year, use only full synthetic in the 2.7. It's been a reliable car. I've only changed the brakes on it, a coolant bleeder valve, and getting ready to change the original alternator. Not bad for 3 years of use.
@DanielDimas-XSCXOGXАй бұрын
I have an 09 Charger w 70k miles- flow master exhaust, Injen cold air intake, brembo pads and rotors - Michelin tires. Love my car! MOPAR MORE POWER!!
@motorcitymanman771129 күн бұрын
Actually MOPAR stands for "Mor Parts"
@bobgrimes86185 жыл бұрын
I had 2012 Charger with 3.6 V6 and 8 speed transmission. Very good car. My ex now has it.
@JDMHaze5 жыл бұрын
good,, because the 3.5 was SLOW(7.8 0-60) the 3.6 does a 6.4 -060
@philspaghet5 жыл бұрын
Good thing your ex has it lol
@JDMHaze5 жыл бұрын
Phil Gudet lmaoo
@AnthroGearhead5 жыл бұрын
A supercharger kit would have smoke the V8 variant
@naqeebrahman31575 жыл бұрын
@@AnthroGearhead It would also be a couple more grand expensive than the v8, and if not, it will be keeping it running vs a NA v8
@MrSlicer24245 жыл бұрын
Hog wash!! I had 2 omni's put 189k on the 1987 and 210k on the 1990 . Plus they had the most comfortable seats ever in a compact car
@ChristianPuga19925 жыл бұрын
MrSlicer2424 hog wash!
@TA_Plus_Hemi5 жыл бұрын
Define comfortable. Like have you sent in a smart car and been like oh this is luxurious? At least that is what I'm picturing
@Stressless20235 жыл бұрын
Definitely agree. They were solid cheap cars.
@neutrodyne5 жыл бұрын
On the problem with the gauge reading to high, my guess is that it is simply a bad gauge. To say it another way the gauge is simply out of Specification.
@JohnBrown-z2u5 жыл бұрын
speck
@bmdshred773 жыл бұрын
Sold my caliber with 150,000 miles on it. Only had to replace sub frame. $400 fix. Transmission ran great. Struts went out often as well
@mr.gutwrench3 жыл бұрын
About 1999 I worked in Daytona across the street from Smokey Yunick's garage. He had an omni/horizon as a daily driver. One day at his quitting time he couldn't get his doberman dogs to get in the car. The dogs were just running around but wouldn't get in the car. He got on the phone and a few minutes later a pretty much younger woman drove up. She was easily able to get the dogs into Smokey's car.
@trailthinker55885 жыл бұрын
I know Dodge gets a lot of hate, but I like them. We own a 2006 Charger 3.5 that is still running strong. We replaced the intake on it at a little over 100,000 miles, not because it quit on us, but because the engine light came on. It has never left me stranded on the road. We also own a 2015 Charger 3.6. It has been very reliable. Finally, we own a 2018 Challenger T/A 392 HEMI. Awesome car! OK, so they are not Toyotas. Well....that's the point. They are not ugly, under powered and front wheel drive. I hate front wheel drive. Sorry Toyota.
@robby38205 жыл бұрын
Actually looking forward to that Buy this or That: Truck episode he was talking about
@mrfourtysevenman5 жыл бұрын
Chrysler 300c was the most reliable vehicle I had. 165k when I bought it. A tank of a car.
@savagetuner24045 жыл бұрын
Justin Anger that’s why ya can’t judge. The 4cyl 300c were insanely crap but the V6 and V8 were unbelievably good.
@herbiehusker18895 жыл бұрын
@@savagetuner2404there was no 4 cylinder in a Chrysler 300
@herbiehusker18895 жыл бұрын
@Josh S I had a Toyota Camry and it was the most unreliable car I've ever owned. And I've owned Fords, Chevys, Dodges, Jeeps, Kias, and a Mazda. The Toyota was by far the most problems per mile. The others had a few issues here and there, but nothing like that Camry. I'll never buy another Toyota, or Ford.
@jamesmedina20625 жыл бұрын
Herbie Husker What Camry? What problem?
@herbiehusker18895 жыл бұрын
@@jamesmedina2062 1997 Camry. The engine had sludge deposits (there was a recall) and the transmission slipped out of gear and had to be replaced. The interior was falling to bits by 5 years. Not a good car.
@twinturbotaj5 жыл бұрын
3000gt/Stealth parts are readily available and easy to come by. A Mass air flow sensor is simply not a commonly replaced part on an old enough mitsubishi (not a dodge) making it not available from factory.. so source some good used parts, if you have to, in that rare scenario. FYI, mitsubishi mass air flow sensors have common operation and are often swapped on turbo mitsubishi cars to upgrade to a higher flowing unit, a MAF Translator can also allow you to run a GM-style MAF! 3000GT VR-4 owners will upgrade to a higher flowing EVO unit. I have a 1G DSM turbo MAF on my '89 Chrysler Conquest Tsi.
@dtahkeal78333 жыл бұрын
2011 Dodge avenger, 173k I bought it at 31k miles honestly runs good stuff that went out alternator, battery, AC compressor rattling but still blows cold, maybe a wheel bearing a few years back but I'm happy with it.
@OnkelPHMagee5 жыл бұрын
My favorite Dodge? Hmm. It's a tough choice because I'm usually a Plymouth man. I'll have to say that my favorite is the 1970 Polara and Monaco.
@chicagolineproductions20015 жыл бұрын
PHM III I own a 74 Monaco the Chrysler c body's don't get enough love
@edwardk67645 жыл бұрын
Are you a Chrysler/Fiat fan? I am a pre-Daimler-Chrysler fan. The only awesome and beautiful Dodges and Plymouths were discontinued in the 70s.
@OnkelPHMagee5 жыл бұрын
@@edwardk6764 I liked their stuff through '93. (Yes, I was loyal during the K-car years.)
@OnkelPHMagee5 жыл бұрын
@@chicagolineproductions2001 I belong to a '70 Fury convertible.
@iloverush1235 жыл бұрын
Found the C body guys lol, I have 3 and love them.
@AverageNeighbor5 жыл бұрын
5.2 v8 is a good engine I've owned some in the jeeps, it's just the transmission are usually going bad first, and I was about to buy a stealth or 3000gt but thought about the clearance of working on a twin turbo v6, so I bought a sc400
@ledzeppelin275 жыл бұрын
What I love about Dodge is that they always kind of did their own thing. A lot of what they make, they made because you could tell they were interested in it and wanted to do something cool. What I absolutely hate about Dodge is how cheap they get. Their quality control is just ridiculous. I understand you're trying to keep costs down, but no car company that is a century old should be making vehicles with transmissions that won't last a decade. or a dash that cracks after three years. Or front end problems. You know better than that Mopar
@eliramey51293 жыл бұрын
I had a 09 caliber rt and I loved it.
@md2k83 жыл бұрын
Is it a manual?
@natemoss74373 жыл бұрын
I’m so glad I watched this cause I was definitely looking at a 08 caliber… I really appreciate your honesty cause I’m looking to buy a vehicle off the lot for the first time… keep up the amazing work 👍🏾👍🏾
@DresdonAcacinTheOriginal5 жыл бұрын
Charger/Challenger/Magnum/300 same thing dif body lol(well for equivalent years I should say)
@fhkqdude5 жыл бұрын
Dodge Omni is the greatest car ever, I had so many of them, plus the Turismo and the laser and the Daytona
@dannyboyyyy145 жыл бұрын
Troll! i just learned a dodge omni exists.....
@Stressless20235 жыл бұрын
@@dannyboyyyy14 LOL
@iroquoispliskin60775 жыл бұрын
I always loved the look and practicality of the design. Unfortunate to hear they’re not actually built well.
@mericafreedomland35835 жыл бұрын
Says 95-99 neon and in the picture shows 2003-2004 Srt-4 neon lol He always so on point you gotta nip pick to find something :p
@TakeDeadAim5 жыл бұрын
As someone who's been buying/selling/working on cars for 40 years. Here's my advice...real simple. FORGET ANYTHING MADE BETWEEN 1975-1995. In general, the late 70's everyone was trying to figure out emissions, the 80's was transiting from standard to electronic ignitions, fuel delivery and dash. Early 90's was hit and miss. After that...for the most part it's just been tweaking. Yeah there are true lemons even now but NOTHING even close to the "dark" 20 year period I mention.
@matte84415 жыл бұрын
I’ve actually seen a few 4th gen Dodge Caravans with high miles and owners who seem to love them.
@CPWindsorsub5 жыл бұрын
My 06 Caravan just hit 200 000km this week and it's still going strong.
@keithjohnson19985 жыл бұрын
A Dodge Stealth is just a Mitsubishi 3000GT isn't it? Would have thought there's parts for those knocking about that'd fit it
@Sparkkoz5 жыл бұрын
Current 92 Dodge Stealth R/T Twin Turbo owner here. 90% of the parts are pretty easy to find. 3SX has almost everything you could ever need at a markup, and Rock Auto carries all of the important stuff you'd need to keep the car running. I've yet to have any trouble finding a part I need for this car. Parts generally aren't that expensive either.
@mydogsmells17335 жыл бұрын
Yes, the Mitsubishi 3000GT and Dodge Stealth were mechanical twins, by and large. The exteriors were a little different tho. I remember seeing a lot of both back in the 90's.
@Esdeath_00015 жыл бұрын
Diamond Star Motors
@bobthecar5 жыл бұрын
Rock Auto for parts
@edwardk67645 жыл бұрын
Both are a pain in the A to work on. Cluttered engine bay, lots of removing crap to get to other crap. Plastic, rubber, and electronics would all be old and falling apart. Awd components(diffs,trans parts, etc) are still expensive. Good luck with that.
@cl75105 жыл бұрын
My buddy had an Omni, he sold it to a guy who used it for a bonfire.
@aarond40725 жыл бұрын
Has Dodge journey, tbh the 2017 I have I honest-to-god think it looks pretty sexy.
@nuss5294 жыл бұрын
Yeah I agree I think the Journey looks awesome
@ericbrule44654 жыл бұрын
Love my Journey...with the 3.6, its a blast to drive
@md2k84 жыл бұрын
@@ericbrule4465 The Dodge Journey is just garbage and looks hideous, same with the older Chrysler Pacifica wagon. Just trade-it in for a 2016 and newer Mazda CX-9 with the 2.5 L Skyactiv four-cylinder turbocharged engine, which is more reliable.
@chrisvankauwenberg40095 жыл бұрын
Some of your of opinions are unfounded! I have a 99' Chrysler 300m (LH same as Intrepid) with 345,000 miles on it. Yes, I've had some rack and pinion issues... so what. Car still runs great and is my daily. I'd drive it anywhere. This is not uncommon mileage from these 3.5 LH cars if maintained. Also, I have a 1986 Chrysler Laser XT (2.2 Turbo) with 186,000 miles on the clock and it still runs perfect. I've owned a 1983, 1985 and 1986 Dodge Chargers (same as Omni with na 2.2), and they were fantastic little cars. Besides the occasional broken door handle and Holley carb. issues, these cars got me through college with out leaving me stranded and very little to no repairs costs. All of them had 200,000 or more miles on them.
@chrisvankauwenberg40095 жыл бұрын
My 2015 Toyota Sienna (purchased brand new) has had many more issues than the cars mentioned above. It currently has 44,000 miles on it (all maintanence done by dealer). I've had the driver front seat frame replaced. Front struts replaced. A/C compressor replaced twice and still makes noise. Wiring in steering column replaced. I have noises in the dash and rear of the vehicle that the dealers still haven't found. The sliding door rollers are shot. I've already had an engine light on for a possible cam gear issue (death rattle on 3.5s). You mentioned that Prius' are super reliable. What about the $5000 brake actuator repair on these... common brake issue on these Prius' and not all of them were recalled. Or how about the $1000 EGR and cooler repair? I put a Mopar EGR valve on my Jeep GC 5.7 for less than $100. Toyota = overrated! Chrysler = underrated. Chrysler is not the only one with some past transmission woes. How many Lexus RX350s will you find on craiglist that need transmissions? The transmissions in the LH cars were actually very good with regular maintenance. There were a few bad years where Chrysler changed the manufacturer on solenoids packs but could be repaired without pulling the transmission. I've installed 1.8s in Corolla's (known piston issues) and 1.7s (head gasket issues) in Civics. BTW... The Neons that you recommended had engines that received their design from these K car engines. Why is that no one tells the truth about Honda and Toyota designing their own doozies! Yes, Chrysler has made some doozies but so has Toyota with their oiling sludging 3 liters and Honda/Acura transmission issues galore just to name a few. No one talks about these Toyota/Honda doozies except for the folks that are stuck with repair bills that are as large as another car purchase. I could go on....
@AustinDashes2 жыл бұрын
Wizard, I have owned over 20+ cars. Like everything. Had a 2013 charger rt and that car was solid!! Not a money pit at all. Close to 190k miles and no leaks or lights on the dash, just worn suspension. I now have a 2013 avenger with the pentastar V6 and that car is in impeccable shape with 124k miles! No rattles or creaks and can get good gas mileage! No lights on and no issues other than the fact that someone tried to steal it in the past and there's dents on the driver's side door at the top 🙁 It almost is faster than my rt too 🤪 Oh, and I got it for $5k. Steal. I love dodge.
@donaldj.trumpfromthetrench88495 жыл бұрын
It’s ironic I was thinking about dodges and here you come with a video 😂
@projectcarl27065 жыл бұрын
2000 Dodge Durango 5.9 4x4 slt 249,XXX miles still chugging along great.
@MikeM215PA5 жыл бұрын
You sure was Nice about that Selection You could really rt a book of Trash With the Caravan,acclaim,early 300, pt cruiser OMG All Trash Cans!!
@robertcoates68004 жыл бұрын
I have a 2002 Intrepid. Bought it for $500 3 years ago, 159,000 miles on it now. No major problems. Only time it left me (my wife actually) stranded is when a radiator hose let go.
@bradingles52814 жыл бұрын
The 2011 to 2019 journey is actually a very lovable vehicle the rt anyway for a guy that has a busy family
@jamiroquaifan_20055 жыл бұрын
My aunt had a 2011 Dodge Journey that had major electrical problems they are very cheaply made and trashy. Do not buy!!!
@floridaman75 жыл бұрын
You just described all Chrysler Fiat products. They're good for about 3 years.
@MLProductions.15 жыл бұрын
@@floridaman7 seriously I drive cars for a living. From old Mercedes to regular cars to Lamborghinis McLaren's Rolls-Royce ECT. ANY Dodge with over 50k miles just feels off. Idk what's about them but even though they're running fine (no check engine lights no issues) they just start feeling as if they're gonna fall apart
@floridaman75 жыл бұрын
@@MLProductions.1 my Dodge has about 90k miles and it feels like what any other brand would at 190k miles. It lost a transmission at 60k. Seats are cracking. The console is falling apart. I'm not even hard on the car. Never had issues like this with other brands including Nissan.
@keyroncampbell5 жыл бұрын
@@floridaman7 what year?
@floridaman75 жыл бұрын
@@keyroncampbell 2014
@robhuddleston68535 жыл бұрын
My Intrepid finally died with 387,000 miles! Great car.
@ryker10233 ай бұрын
Yea there decent cars if you do correctly maintenance on them
@srtmetal76473 жыл бұрын
Love my Challenger RT and I've seen the 5.7 last over 300,000 miles. As usual the wizard is right.
@HiroNguy5 жыл бұрын
Fave Dodge I owned: 1968 Dart GT convertible, 273 bored to 318, A833 4 speed w Centerforce 2 clutch and Hurst shifter, CARTER AFB, dual glass packs exiting in front of the rear wheels, 4.11:1 gears, disc front brakes. FUN!
@md2k84 жыл бұрын
For older, mid-sized truck-based SUV's, here is an idea: To buy: 2006 to 2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4WD with the 4.2 L I6 or the 5.3 L V8 Not to buy: 2001 to 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe 4WD with the 2.7 L or the 3.5 L V6
@md2k84 жыл бұрын
The older TrailBrazer and the older Santa Fe are now a not to buy, because they are too old.
@LuxLazar5 жыл бұрын
Challenger is a great car! Not as fast as the competitors, but you can also fit two adults in the back.
@whydoihave6neutrals7725 жыл бұрын
XLPCX that’s not true if you look at the over variants don’t count the r/t as it’s top form when you think of a challengers power think of the hellcat because anyone’s who’s racing will buy that instead of the r/t
@ricky-sanchez5 жыл бұрын
@@whydoihave6neutrals772 392s are also a horsepower giant!
@whydoihave6neutrals7725 жыл бұрын
ricky sanchez yeah but no when your looking at the hellcat. The r/t is the hellcats little brother that got the leftover meals and stayed scrawny and tone while the hellcat buffed up and is jacked
@whydoihave6neutrals7725 жыл бұрын
I’m not saying that almost 500 is bad though it’s still very impressive but In a different league
@LuxLazar5 жыл бұрын
I'm speaking more on the attainable average side. Sure the Hellcat is sweet, but it's also 70k. I bought a 09 RT 6-speed in mint condition for 18k and chose it over the GT and SS due to room.
@johnbutler74965 жыл бұрын
The Journey with the standard 2.4 liter engine is the spiritual successor to every forgettable K-car. The GT with the 3.6 liter, on the other hand, is a bit of a sleeper. My wife wanted one desperately after renting one, and my reaction was... really? Of all the cars to desperately want... a damn Journey? And it took me months to get on board with the idea, but she loves it to this day. The trim looks better on the GT, though the silver trim piece under the air dam has to go. She liked it better than the Ford Edge Sport and corresponding Lincoln MKX, even. Gadgetry on the GT trim level is respectable, ride is comfortable, and she swears she does not need another new(ish) car for another ten years. (Then she saw the Stelvio.) I watched this video waiting for Mr Wizard to say something, anything, about the reliability or mechanical issues for the Journey, and... nothing. All the focus is on its fugliness. I’ll interpret that as a blessing.
@ATRichard Жыл бұрын
It rides on the same platform and is mechanically similar to the Avenger, which he called “decent”. So take that for what it’s worth too. It’s literally just a lifted Avenger with a third row and optional AWD. (And really, aren’t pretty much ALL of these SUVs nowadays just that - a lifted version of a sedan w/AWD? Minus the 4Runners and Broncos of the world, there aren’t necessarily any “true SUVs” I’d argue anymore… So in that respect, the Journey is a fine “Avenger SUV”)
@jayflores46925 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, I seen all my friends driving these dodge lemons, but they don't know better hahaha
@JDMHaze5 жыл бұрын
my bestfriend has a jeep patriot,, she wants me to push it off a cliff lmao
@wiibaron5 жыл бұрын
My Dodge Omni [81 024] lasted 6 years and then got totaled. My 87 Shadow Turbo lasted 13 years and got sold for 2k with 180k on the odo. My 88 Lebaron Coupe lasted till this Feb '19 [31 F'ing years]and was sold for 500 bucks. Hopefully the 03 Sebring Coupe I just got will last an easy 5 more years. Take care of them and they will take care of you back generally.
@mitchelllong58485 жыл бұрын
Can’t wait for the Chrysler, Plymouth, Ram and Jeep ones, great video