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[whitedragon551 5,000+ posts]

Everybody hates on dodge. My 99 durango has 200k+ miles with stock motor and *****. Got it for 3500 with 120k on it. Parts are inexpensive as well

I currently drive a Dodge. Its an 08 and its a piece of shit. Ive already replaced the front wheel bearing, brakes, rotors, tires, transmission, tie rods, alternator, and the battery. Its got less than 78K on the clock. I probably will never drive another Dodge.

 

[Jsantoyo89]

we had 2 durango's in the family both had ***** issues! The suburban on the other hand is a beast! 250k+ miles had ***** fixed 50k ago!

 

[RAM_Designs 5,000+ posts]

I currently drive a Dodge. Its an 08 and its a piece of shit. Ive already replaced the front wheel bearing, brakes, rotors, tires, transmission, tie rods, alternator, and the battery. Its got less than 78K on the clock. I probably will never drive another Dodge.

Is it a truck? My dad and I have had good luck with the trucks. He's put 275k+ on both of his and I'v done over 150k now on both of mine...no engine issues at all. He had to replace one ***** because he messed it up trying to get out of some mud(got pissed and kept slamming it in drive/reverse).

 

[whitedragon551 5,000+ posts]

Is it a truck? My dad and I have had good luck with the trucks. He's put 275k+ on both of his and I'v done over 150k now on both of mine...no engine issues at all. He had to replace one ***** because he messed it up trying to get out of some mud(got pissed and kept slamming it in drive/reverse).

Nope its a car. Family friends have Durangos and have replaced the tranmissions within the first couple months of ownership as well. I dont really want a truck. Id prefer an SUV.

 

[ejschultz 10+ year member]

98-99 Jeep Cherokee XJ. Rock solid 4.0 inline 6, indestructible AW4 transmission, possibility of one of 2 rock solid transfer cases (231 or 242, command-trac or selec-track respectively), and they're super easy to work on. If you're easy on the skinny pedal, gas mileage should realistically be between 15 and 17 mpg city.

 

[05fronty 5,000+ posts]

don't know if you can find one in your price range, but i got the wife a nissan rogue awd. it was great in the snow and ice and gets great gas mileage

 

[JoshC 10+ year member]

nissan xterra for suv

Honda accord or corolla type-s car wise

Ive but 80,000 miles on my 08 dodge ram myself, just replaced shitty stock shocks after 60,000 miles and she runs like a dream. Never had an issue, but like ram said the trucks do better. My gfs parents neon is busted every other day. Although are neighbors intrepid was a good car to them, daughter my age drove it after the wife. Had it like 6yrs no issues

 

[05fronty 5,000+ posts]

nissan xterra for suv
Honda accord or corolla type-s car wise

xterra's are good but just get shit gas mileage

 

[JoshC 10+ year member]

xterra's are good but just get shit gas mileage

Do they? I wasnt sure i just know a family friend had one i drove around trails. Thing was soooo much fun lol

Dont forget 4runners! Was my first car, had 230.000 miles on it drove till 270,000 orignial 6banger milage got terrible but my moms 06 gets lik 22-24 v8

 

[05fronty 5,000+ posts]

Do they? I wasnt sure i just know a family friend had one i drove around trails. Thing was soooo much fun lol

yeah wife had a 03 with the 3.3. it got like 16 on average. the newer one's have what my truck has which is the 4.0. i only ave about 17

 

[JoshC 10+ year member]

yeah wife had a 03 with the 3.3. it got like 16 on average. the newer one's have what my truck has which is the 4.0. i only ave about 17

I get 13-14 outa my truck lol

 

[05fronty 5,000+ posts]

I get 13-14 outa my truck lol

understandable it's a dodge lol. j/k. the xterra's are fun though and never had a single prob with it other than the usual maintenance items and a battery

 

[06goat 10+ year member]

I currently drive a Dodge. Its an 08 and its a piece of shit. Ive already replaced the front wheel bearing, brakes, rotors, tires, transmission, tie rods, alternator, and the battery. Its got less than 78K on the clock. I probably will never drive another Dodge.

You realize that with 78k miles on any vehicle regardless, that the brakes, rotors, and tires are going to have to be replaced right? Then add a batt and alt to basically any stock vehicle you put a system in. Youre left with the wheel bearing, ***** and tie rods. Being in Michigan with our shittyass roads, tierods are not uncommon. As well as a wheel bearing.

Plus its a Caliber LOL Not hating or hugging dodges nuts just explaining from a different view if you will. Honestly if you want maintenance free go foreign. To each his own.

 

[ejschultz 10+ year member]

American cars now are just as good, of not better than foreign cars. In 2011, Toyota had more recalls than Chrysler and GM put together. Ford was on a different level though. They had more recalls than Toyota. For older vehicles, JDM cars seem to be the most reliable. That being said, you couldn't get me out of my Jeep and into an Xterra or 4runner. I like working on cars and most stuff for mine is cheap.

 

[Sub Woofin 10+ year member]

American cars now are just as good, of not better than foreign cars. In 2011, Toyota had more recalls than Chrysler and GM put together. Ford was on a different level though. They had more recalls than Toyota. For older vehicles, JDM cars seem to be the most reliable. That being said, you couldn't get me out of my Jeep and into an Xterra or 4runner. I like working on cars and most stuff for mine is cheap.

Jeeps have alot of history. and it seems they retain their value alot these days