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#67 of 90 Re: Think of the real cost [hoosiergrandad] by bpizzuti

Jul 15, 2012 (7:07 am)

Replying to: hoosiergrandad (Jul 15, 2012 5:36 am)
Generally not from what I know. Which should really tell you something, shouldn't it?

#68 of 90 Re: Think of the real cost [bpizzuti] by farout

Jul 15, 2012 (2:44 pm)

Replying to: bpizzuti (Jul 14, 2012 4:14 pm)
On Motor week the dart went through all their test's. The braking distance was longer than the Pacifica. The Insurance Companies do rate some sporty cars higher. Our Neon and our PAC are both very low cost. I have no idea what a Dodge Dart would be. Maybe the first buyer on this forum might be willing to share that with us. In all insurance cost your driving record and credit score goes into the cost, so that too is something that depending on the driver and even what company you choose effect the real cost of insurance. You could go to NITSF and see how they rate the Dart.
 
Don't misunderstand me I do like cars the size of the DD but I have a handicap that would make the Dart very diffiicult. So for me and all the things that go with me the PAC is the best. The mpg on the PAC is better than the Chevy Aveo or some of the other small cars. The thing that really adds up for us is the Lifetime PowerTrain Warranty. However it is not your lifetime, it's the value of the PAC lifetime that determines the lifetime part. Chrysler goes by the NADA retail value of the PAC and if the repair is higher than the value of the car they just pay you out based on the NADA. Now the NADA value is $ 12,775. thats after 5 years and 128, miles at this point.200

#69 of 90 the Dart is on target by origsquig

Jul 15, 2012 (4:39 pm)

I have been looking at new cars for 2 months now, and test drove many, many models. My 1st drive in the dart and I knew it was a great car. Now waiting for my limited to arrive in the next month or so. I see a lot of people nit picking here about stupid little things, they have many cup holders, they stop just fine in normal driving conditions, I don't race my cars. The layout is awesome, the tech is killler, it is a very fun to drive and easy to handle car. The one I ordered is loaded so I espect it will be even better then the ralley I tested. Good job Dodge. It compairs very well against the caddy ats.

#70 of 90 dodge dart 1St rally win by origsquig

Jul 15, 2012 (4:48 pm)

Global RallyCross Results: Round 4 Sylvania SilverStar zXe
  
 
Finish
  
Driver
  
Car
  
Team/Sponsor
  
Brand
  
 
1
  
Travis Pastrana
  
199
  
Dodge/Red Bull Rallycross/Pastrana 199 Racing
  
Dodge Dart
  
 
2
  
Samuel Hubinette
  
77
  
Eneos Oil
  
Saab 9-3
  
 
3
  
Brian Deegan
  
38
  
Rockstar Energy Metal Mulisha Ford/OMSE
  
Ford Fiesta
  
 
4
  
Tanner Foust
  
34
  
Rockstar Energy Etnies Ford/OMSE
  
Ford Fiesta
  
 
5
  
Ken Block
  
43
  
Monster World Rally Team
  
Ford Fiesta
  
 
6
  
Andy Scott
  
26
  
Scott-Eklund Racing
  
Saab 9-3
  
 
7
  
Liam Doran
  
33
  
Monster Energy Citroen Racing
  
Citroen C4
  
 
8
  
David Binks
  
17
  
eBay Motors Ford Fiesta
  
Ford Fiesta
  
 
9
  
Stephan Verdier
  
12
  
Motorcity Disney XD/RMR
  
Hyundai Veloster
  
 
10
  
Dave Mirra
  
40
  
Subaru Puma Rallycross/VSC
  
Subaru WRX STi
  
 
11
  
Bucky Lasek
  
81
  
Subaru Puma Rallycross/VSC
  
Subaru WRX Sti
  
 
12
  
Patrick Moro
  
59
  
PMR Motor Sports
  
Subaru WRX Sti
  
 
13
  
Sverre Isachsen
  
11
  
Subaru Puma Rallycross/VSC
  
Subaru WRX Sti
  
 
14
  
Richard Burton
  
41
  
Team 41
  
Subaru WRX Sti

#71 of 90 Re: dodge dart 1St rally win [origsquig] by bpizzuti

Jul 15, 2012 (5:16 pm)

Replying to: origsquig (Jul 15, 2012 4:48 pm)
He beat Tanner Faust? Nice!
 
I wonder if the SXT version will be a rally-style trim a-la WRX?

#72 of 90 Re: the Dart is on target [origsquig] by farout

Jul 18, 2012 (6:54 pm)

Replying to: origsquig (Jul 15, 2012 4:39 pm)
We saw a dart today, and it is far better than I imagined. Size wise it is bigger than the Ford Focus. The seats are very comfortable, dash is nicely layed out and fit and finish inside and out is very good. The sales person wanted us to take it for a drive, but it was 105 f outside so maybe another time when it is cooler. We really like the Dart, and if we were younger and circumstances were different we would buy one.

#73 of 90 Drove a Dart today. by driver33

Jul 22, 2012 (4:00 pm)

The local dealer had 2 they just received. One SXT and one rallye. Both with the MultiAir Turbo and 6 speed manuals. Evidently most of the initial run of automatics are already spoken for.
Car is very nice looking. The pictures do it justice. The rallye looked like the one in the ads.
Anyway, I drove the SXT. Drives well, car is comfortable, seems well put together, and the materials in the interior seem very high quality, for the most part.
Car handles well in around town situation and was extremely quiet in operation.
I still think I'd give it a bit of time to see if there are any blatant issues but it seemed very sound in my brief testdrive.

#74 of 90 Re: Drove a Dart today. [driver33] by Mr_Shiftright HOST

Jul 22, 2012 (5:07 pm)

Replying to: driver33 (Jul 22, 2012 4:00 pm)
have you seen the 2013 Nissan Altima? A nice looking car that supposedly has excellent road manners and all the bells and whistles--do you think people will cross shop with the Dart? If so, how will the Dart measure up do you think?

#75 of 90 Re: Drove a Dart today. [Mr_Shiftright] by farout

Jul 22, 2012 (5:48 pm)

Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Jul 22, 2012 5:07 pm)
I am a solid Chrysler company man. By thst I mean only Chrysler made vehicles. So I have a bias. However, I am wondering why the Dart took so long coming out, it was delayed twice, and not only manual 6 speed, all made in Italy. (I mean the transmission) All have the same engine, basicly all at first were that red that some of us don't care for. There is a reason for they way they come out in the order they do. No automatics yet, but the dealer I have my pacifica worked on says it will be a while. Of the Dart's out there they are there to sell, and not many people like the 6 manual.
 
I personally doubt we will buy one. However there seems to be a cautious way on how these Dart's are coming out. I read they are making 300 a day. I think it was Auto News that said the third shift started last Friday. ( at least I think so) I think there are a lot who want the 2.4 auto.
 
Me personally do not like turbo's and I think there is a lot power from a small engine running at high RPM's. Time will tell what's going on at the plant making these nice looking Dart's.

#76 of 90 Re: Drove a Dart today. [farout] by driver33

Jul 22, 2012 (6:08 pm)

Replying to: farout (Jul 22, 2012 5:48 pm)
I have owned several Chrysler Corp, vehicles over the years. I have been overheard saying no more Chrysler products after having some issues with some. The Dart seemed to be a pretty compelling package but I am not going to be an early adopter on this one.
I am in the market and will be buying something within a month. I am leaning towards a Mazda3 . I presently have a Mazda6 that has been a great car.

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