2008 Dodge Avenger Consumer Reviews Page 6

Black R/T AWD

Written by: Greg Di Maio on 01/08/2008

Vehicle

2008 Dodge Avenger R/T 4dr Sedan AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)

Review

Paint, fit and finish are excellent. The auto temperature system is one feature that we will always want in a car after driving this one. If the gas mileage was better it would be a five-star car. We'll see how it is when it gets a few thousand miles on it.

Favorite Features

Transmission

Suggested Improvements

Gas mileage.

12 out 12 people found this review helpful

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Good in the snow not in the show

Written by: Ken on 12/19/2007

Vehicle

2008 Dodge Avenger R/T 4dr Sedan AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)

Review

When I initially purchased this vehicle I did not care for the interior, however I kept telling myself it is for the wife! And this was her choice! interior is low grade plasics that retain dirt! sheet metal is thin! almost that of a 70's japenese import and seats are extremely uncomfortable! exterior body style is on target, resembling it's older more durable sibling the "Charger",

Favorite Features

The R/T comes with the optional AWD which is awesome in the snow I often opt for the Car over my 4X4 truck to get to and from work when the roads are slick!

Suggested Improvements

Options on wheel packages! wheels got packed with snow and threw off the balance(easily fixed with a good washing) interior should be tested by the designers ( can't comprehend how anyone could sit in those chairs and realize something's off) dress up the interior with maintenance freindly materials

11 out 15 people found this review helpful

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Great Looking Family Sedan

Written by: stevep on 12/11/2007

Vehicle

2008 Dodge Avenger SXT 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)

Review

Just bought the car a week ago. So far it is fantastic. Best looking mid size sedan out there. Test drove a Camry first and the Avenger is much more comfortable. Camry did not have enough head room to even make it an option for me and I'm only 6'1". After 700 miles of mostly highway/interstate driving I'm getting 29.8 mpg which is about what I expected and in my opinion this car is a great balance between power and fuel economy. Even though its a small engine it produces a very adequate 174 hp.

Favorite Features

Solidly built great looking car. Good fuel economy and good performance. Very comfortable.

Suggested Improvements

Only complaint is the 4 speed transmission. Wide gear ranges make for somewhat hard shifting. A 5 speed would be a nice improvement and make the car even more fuel efficient.

10 out 10 people found this review helpful

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Consider the Avenger

Written by: Matt on 12/05/2007

Vehicle

2008 Dodge Avenger R/T 4dr Sedan AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)

Review

After 5000 miles I can definitely say that the Avenger is a car worth buying. My R/T is sufficiently fast although not especially fuel efficient. I mean, 14 mpg is really below average (mostly city driving). Still, the car is a head turner, drives well, comes with AWD and is perfectly fine for the daily commute while still being relatively affordable. Seats have been updated (lucky for those of you who buy after July 07) and are significantly more comfortable. I recommend the car to anyone who wants to original, while still getting a good car. Reports say that the SXT and SE trims are not worth your money. The R/T is more well endorsed. Good Luck

Favorite Features

My R/T was equipped with the MYGIG entertainment system which includes the audio, navigation, cellular bluetooth, and more into one easy to navigate package that is updatable through the computer. Nav is good. Remote start is a great (and cheap) feature, get it. Aux jack included (Ipod anyone?

Suggested Improvements

Blindspots aren't great, although you get used to them. When there is water on the trunk lid it sometimes spills into the trunk (annoying). The fake chrome around the shifter is loose. Ability to zoom in more on the navigation map. Dealer was especially helpless for MyGig problems, really pathetic.

7 out 7 people found this review helpful

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2008 Avenger SE 4 cyl

Written by: Jim on 12/05/2007

Vehicle

2008 Dodge Avenger SE 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)

Review

I really love the design of this car. It's sporty and was reasonably priced. Would like to of had the RT, but that was pricey. The interior needs to be a better quality. It looks cheap. I think spoilers should not be an option, keep the car sporty. I am buying a spoiler, looks much better. Would recommend to everyone. Mileage is great, do not have to fill up at every gas station you pass.

Favorite Features

Body style, gas friendly, smooth ride,

Suggested Improvements

Improve interior quality cheap plastic not the way to go, spoiler to all styles, get rid of hubcaps. hard to see when backing out rear side panel

12 out 12 people found this review helpful

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I gave it more pep

Written by: carter on 12/02/2007

Vehicle

2008 Dodge Avenger R/T 4dr Sedan AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)

Review

This is an awsome buy. It's mean look is what I liked about it the most. The awd is the worst on gas out the models to choose from. So if it snows alot where you live..or just want it for is speed get the rt awd. If not go with one of the other models. Then after adding custom peformace parts as I did this makes a great racing sleeper.

Favorite Features

Its mean look, large head room, great sound system by boston , custom shifting, and it's awd.

Suggested Improvements

The trunk lets water fall in when it rains so watch your electronics. And I wish there was less hard plastic in the interior.

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Transmission problems make it unsafe

Written by: Mike Brown on 11/24/2007

Vehicle

2008 Dodge Avenger SXT 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)

Review

For the first few months that I had my new Avenger, I loved it. Then came the cold weather, and with it an unrepairable transmission problem. Less than 5 miles into any drive on a freeway, the RPMs shoot from the standard 2000 to 6000. And it's as though someone downshifted to first gear. It takes all the power the car has to get to the shoulder. Once restarted, the car performs fine for the rest of the trip. Leaving it with the service department won't help as they won't be able to recreate the problem. And even if they could, since the engine light doesn't come on with a transmission error, the onboard computer won't register the problem.

Favorite Features

Can't go into that right now. I'm too bitter about the prospect that my car is actually a lemon.

Suggested Improvements

Transmission! I cannot say that loud or long enough. Fix it. Also, the hard plastic on everything inside. And that silver ring around the shifter becomes blinding in sunlight.

13 out 15 people found this review helpful

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It's now called my Revenger.

Written by: wyJJ on 11/23/2007

Vehicle

2008 Dodge Avenger R/T 4dr Sedan AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)

Review

Drive this car along I-90 in WY. Hit a deer at 75 mph with 250 miles on the odometer and the car ran another 75 miles to get me home. Realized that all that the damage was mostly plastic and that had probably saved the structural aspects of the car. Was wearing my seatbelt and I did not get tossed foward at all, felt extremely safe. I drive this car 120 miles round trip to work and home, through the fall and now winter, good handling car, I have not had any problems driving on snow and no problems starting this car in the cold. Brakes and steering are not soft and not touchy. Decent clearance for a lower riding car, suspension is great and rougher roads/dirt roads are no problem for this car

Favorite Features

Auto settings on climate control. Smooth shifting after the car warms a bit. Lots of trunk space. Good running engine. Comfortable seats.

Suggested Improvements

Auto dimming mirror could use an all the time on switch, it doesn't dim for setting suns. Get rid of the chrome inside. Put the headlight switch somwhere else, I always turn my lights off trying to run the wipers. Remote start could use more range and send a signal back to the key fob.

4 out 4 people found this review helpful

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Avenger

Written by: dannyboy53050 on 11/23/2007

Vehicle

2008 Dodge Avenger SXT 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)

Review

Car handles very nice with a fairly smooth ride. Pricing is fair market value. Car is built fairly well.

Favorite Features

Power seat is very nice, along with the shifting design and the overall look of the car.

Suggested Improvements

Very hard to see out of the back, corner posts are way too wide. not overly happy with the fuel mileage, getting about 27mpg on the highway. Tires do not hold air pressure, I have to check at least once a month.

4 out 4 people found this review helpful

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Great Car, Great price

Written by: Shane on 11/15/2007

Vehicle

2008 Dodge Avenger SXT 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)

Review

I waited until I had put a couple of thousand miles on the car before writing a review. I am very pleased with the Avenger. The two best features are the comfort and economy. The interior is very quiet, the seats are perfect, and I am getting around 28 mpg in mostly city driving. My old car was a 2003 Honda, I like the Avenger much better. It's more comfortable, quieter, accelerates better, gets better mpg, looks better, costs less, has a drink cooler in the dash! and has a better warranty. What more could you want? Be sure and check out an Avenger before you buy another car.

Favorite Features

Comfortable seats, drink cooler, sat. radio for a year, and warranty

Suggested Improvements

Overhead grab handle on drivers side. Wider variety of interior colors.

7 out 7 people found this review helpful

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