Anyone consider the Dodge Avenger?
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From: jerSSey, exit 5
Anyone consider the Dodge Avenger?
The Avenger was on my shortlist (emphasis on was) of vehicles to look into, solely because I liked the looks of the car. Then I started doing research and heard nothing but bad reviews. I know of one person that just bought an Avenger but haven't gotten any feedback from them yet. On Edmunds.com, one person had this to say about the vehicle: 
Vehicle
2008 Dodge Avenger R/T 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
Review
I have an R/t 08 fully loaded.The car has been back to the dealer 4 times for excessive thumping and rattling in rear of vehicle.So far they have replaced the rear shocks and mounts twice.Still having same problem.The gas mileage is awful (16 mpg). Since owning the vehicle it has been in for service 7 times including 3 for recalls, and 1 time it was towed in because the computer went crazy and the car would not shift into gears properly. I bought the car brand new. I have had in for about 1 year, it only has 8,000 miles on it, and I can not wait to get rid of it. I do not want to be all negative the car does have some good qualities, but not enough to want to keep the car.
Vehicle
2008 Dodge Avenger R/T 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
Review
I have an R/t 08 fully loaded.The car has been back to the dealer 4 times for excessive thumping and rattling in rear of vehicle.So far they have replaced the rear shocks and mounts twice.Still having same problem.The gas mileage is awful (16 mpg). Since owning the vehicle it has been in for service 7 times including 3 for recalls, and 1 time it was towed in because the computer went crazy and the car would not shift into gears properly. I bought the car brand new. I have had in for about 1 year, it only has 8,000 miles on it, and I can not wait to get rid of it. I do not want to be all negative the car does have some good qualities, but not enough to want to keep the car.
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Yes I have considered it.... to be a piece of crap.
Frankly everything since Diamler has been crap. They really killed Chrysler. Lets hope they can turn it around now that they are independent again. I really want to like them. This from a former Die Hard Mopar guy
Frankly everything since Diamler has been crap. They really killed Chrysler. Lets hope they can turn it around now that they are independent again. I really want to like them. This from a former Die Hard Mopar guy
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From: CLEVELAND
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IMHO they all are JUNK!
I give them a thumbs up for satellite radio and that's it.
Avis/Thrifty/Alamo/National must be getting sweet fleet deals. I'm so tired of Chrysler products I'm almost willing to pay Hertz prices just to avoid driving the junk. Fortunately I go to Albuquerque a lot and they still have a good selection of GM cars there, and they are getting good alternates like Suzuki CUV's, top of the line Hyundai's (Surprisingly good cars) and even some Ford Edge's.
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I rented one when my HHR was having the rear bumper replaced from an accident.
I had considered the Avenger at one time. After driving the Avenger, I found to to be quite comfortable but gutless. The power band just wasn't there for me.
I had considered the Avenger at one time. After driving the Avenger, I found to to be quite comfortable but gutless. The power band just wasn't there for me.
