OT-Dodge build quality

Fogey · 05-07-2011, 06:17 PM

Daughter and SIL are looking for a midsize, AWD SUV. They ask me to do a little research because they know I'm a bit of a gear head. Criteria 1. Must be US, not foreign built and owned. Basically, GM , Ford, Chrysler. 2. Good price. In doing research I came across the Dodge Journey. Looks like a hell of a deal. How is Dodge quality?

Zach · 05-07-2011, 06:37 PM

your talkin with a bunch of chevy guys lol jk, i know Dodge is a very durable model. i dont know about the past few years ive only known ppl with 90-05 models, but they say they are dependable and wont give you any problems

Fogey · 05-07-2011, 06:49 PM

the GMC Acadia, for example, which is a great vehicle, is 38K vs. the Dodge which is 31K. As much as I love GM, don't know whether the extra $s are worth it. I won't even look at Fords. For one thing, they call the new Exploded a 4WD when it is a AWD. Don't like BS advertising.

Zach · 05-07-2011, 07:08 PM

thats why dealers must hate us when car guys walk in and start inspecting EVERYTHING! cause they know we will find something they lied about

ViperTomcat · 05-07-2011, 07:59 PM

What year is the Journey?

ffrcobra_65 · 05-07-2011, 08:25 PM

buy one dodge get a chrysler free.

BackinBlackSS/RS · 05-07-2011, 08:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zach

thats why dealers must hate us when car guys walk in and start inspecting EVERYTHING! cause they know we will find something they lied about

Well, if they are prepared then this should never be a problem. Of course we know that they are not. Well, they can't all be like BeckyD!

Camarowguy · 05-07-2011, 09:39 PM

I have a motto: stay away from Chrysler products. I live and die by this motto. Take it to the bank.

ViperTomcat · 05-08-2011, 12:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Camarowguy

I have a motto: stay away from Chrysler products. I live and die by this motto. Take it to the bank.

So when was the last time you died for that motto?

DevilsReject97 · 05-08-2011, 01:32 AM

Journey's are pretty nice, I've generally heard good things about them... Not my cup of tea but the nice to drive.

Another vehicle you could look at is the Pontiac Torrent....they're cheap now since Pontiac was killed. Or you can look at the Ford Edge..

Black GT · 05-08-2011, 08:03 AM

Couple weeks ago we had a hail storm pass through the area, the Dodge dealer had the most damaged cars of all brands.

mfr1950 · 05-08-2011, 08:21 AM

I have had a half dozen Chrysler products over the years and gotten excellent service from all of them, any new car or truck can have issues,just pick a good dealer...

Scrappy Doo · 05-08-2011, 12:04 PM

I ahve had good luck with dodge trucks.

TOMS1SS · 05-08-2011, 12:41 PM

My experience has always been bad with Chrysler quality. Seems like every car I've driven has had lots of rattles and poor panel fit.

05-07-2011, 06:17 PM	#1
Fogey Drives: 2011 2SS/RS A6, IOM Join Date: May 2009 Location: West Los Angeles Posts: 1,242	OT-Dodge build quality Daughter and SIL are looking for a midsize, AWD SUV. They ask me to do a little research because they know I'm a bit of a gear head. Criteria 1. Must be US, not foreign built and owned. Basically, GM , Ford, Chrysler. 2. Good price. In doing research I came across the Dodge Journey. Looks like a hell of a deal. How is Dodge quality?

05-07-2011, 06:49 PM	#3
Fogey Drives: 2011 2SS/RS A6, IOM Join Date: May 2009 Location: West Los Angeles Posts: 1,242	Zach- I'm a GM and Camaro guy, but.... the GMC Acadia, for example, which is a great vehicle, is 38K vs. the Dodge which is 31K. As much as I love GM, don't know whether the extra $s are worth it. I won't even look at Fords. For one thing, they call the new Exploded a 4WD when it is a AWD. Don't like BS advertising.

05-08-2011, 01:32 AM	#10
DevilsReject97 Nightmare Drives: Your mom crazy in bed Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Naptown Posts: 2,442	Journey's are pretty nice, I've generally heard good things about them... Not my cup of tea but the nice to drive. Another vehicle you could look at is the Pontiac Torrent....they're cheap now since Pontiac was killed. Or you can look at the Ford Edge.. __________________

05-08-2011, 12:41 PM	#14
TOMS1SS Drives: NA Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: NA Posts: 12,126 View My Garage	My experience has always been bad with Chrysler quality. Seems like every car I've driven has had lots of rattles and poor panel fit. __________________ El funcionario señor de los desiertos de Mojave y Sonora.

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05-07-2011, 06:37 PM	#2
Zach 66ford pickup Drives: Still lookin for a camaro Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Tempe Posts: 97	your talkin with a bunch of chevy guys lol jk, i know Dodge is a very durable model. i dont know about the past few years ive only known ppl with 90-05 models, but they say they are dependable and wont give you any problems

05-07-2011, 07:08 PM	#4
Zach 66ford pickup Drives: Still lookin for a camaro Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Tempe Posts: 97	thats why dealers must hate us when car guys walk in and start inspecting EVERYTHING! cause they know we will find something they lied about

05-07-2011, 07:59 PM	#5
ViperTomcat Banned Drives: 2011 Avenger Heat Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Oregon Posts: 1,697	What year is the Journey?

05-07-2011, 08:25 PM	#6
ffrcobra_65 Account Suspended Drives: SuperCharged 2SS/RS IOM MN6 Join Date: May 2009 Location: CA Posts: 5,094	buy one dodge get a chrysler free.

05-07-2011, 09:39 PM	#8
Camarowguy Drives: 2011 imperial blue SS, black 92 RS Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Denham Springs Posts: 2,580	I have a motto: stay away from Chrysler products. I live and die by this motto. Take it to the bank.

05-08-2011, 08:03 AM	#11
Black GT Banned Drives: 2006 Mustang GT Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: South Louisiana Posts: 522	Couple weeks ago we had a hail storm pass through the area, the Dodge dealer had the most damaged cars of all brands.

05-08-2011, 08:21 AM	#12
mfr1950 Drives: 2011 challengerR/T , 2010 Ram R/T Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Lafayette Indiana Posts: 1,186	I have had a half dozen Chrysler products over the years and gotten excellent service from all of them, any new car or truck can have issues,just pick a good dealer...

05-08-2011, 12:04 PM	#13
Scrappy Doo Drives: Callaway Rogue Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: W8n 4 Snow, Minnesota Posts: 4,731	I ahve had good luck with dodge trucks.