DODGE SHADOW ES TURBO CONVERTIBLE
Written: Oct 21 '06 (Updated Oct 21 '06)
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Pros: GREAT HANDLING, DRIVES GREAT! FAST CAR. VERY RELIABLE! LOVE TO DRIVE IT!
Cons: BAD POWER WINDOWS, THEY DON'T MAKE THESE CARS ANYMORE
The Bottom Line: GREAT CAR ESPECIALLY FOR THE MONEY. BEST BANG FOR THE BUCK! BAR NONE!!
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| jackbird60's Full Review: 1991 Dodge Shadow Convertible |
Bought this car in Oct of 05 for only $1400 with 97K. The only thing wrong with it was the power windows didn't work, and a slight leak by the top of the drivers window. (fairly common for these cars.) PERFECT CONDITION. PERFECT PAINT. NO RATTLES. No dents. One very minor ding. Absolutely NO RUST!! I DO GET Road noise ON HIGHWAY, but hey, it's a convertible. The car takes and holds the road like it's glued to it. The sports suspension and 195/60/15's help.
The car has plenty of power. The only problem was the timing belt broke just 3 weeks ago, and lucky for me, I was 1 mile from my house. I fixed it myself. It really wasn't that hard. It cost about $36 for the belt & tensioner.
I change the oil with synthetic oil every 3K. If you have a turbo check the oil. Mine doesn't leak any, nor is any coming out the back end, but the oil tends to get low, so check it just to be safe.
The 2.5 Liter (4 cly) on the turbos are different than the normal 2.5's. For one thing, they are multi point injection, instead of throttle body injected. Also, some of the components are beefed up to help with the Turbo. Either way, these 2.5's live forever if you take care of them.
This car cruises at 80 like it's going 30. MPG is 20/25. The convertibles are about 300 LBS heavier. It so solid and just grips the road. I love it. I was originally only going to keep it a year, but it's so much fun, and so inexpensive to drive I just can't even though I could get double easily for it.
If any one can find a a turbo convertible ES grab it. They are rare and they are a blast to drive!!! They will appreciate in time.
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Amount Paid (US$): 1400
Condition: Used
Model Year: 1991
Model and Options: ES TURBO CONVERTIBLE AUTO AC PWR LOCKS WDW
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