My wife went back to a Ford Focus after several years behind Mopar. I pleaded with her not to but it was her money and she was driving it, not me. Four months of ownership and 7 trips to the dealership, she had enough. Traded it in on a new dart. No issues at all so far. Rides better has better power, same size motor, trans shifts nice. Interior nicer ect. Overall it has been a good car. This model was built to compete with the other makes in this economy car platform. I don't know why alot of folks bash Ma Mopar on their differnt models. All manufactures have issues not just Chrysler. Was told about Ford Diesels Trucks. I don't know what years ect. but having to remove the cab to replace injectors? Yea I would one of those, spend 40 to 60 k and have to deal with that if it occurs. The dart is an economy car not a 300. If you do your research, and shop around, you have the choice to spend your money on what you want and what makes your wife happy. Myself, I like the dart, and haven't had any issues with it in the 5 months we have had it, and it's knocking down 30 to 35 mpg, and a highest was 37.5 localy. All highway it may hit 40 who knows. I was a dealer tech for a few years and had my own shop for many more. I will tell you I've seen it many times, people that don't take care of their cars/trucks and run them hard and beat the crap out of them are the ones that always complain about never buying another one because they are junk. Well they later on buy another brand and it's back to the same complaints. So is it the vehicles fault, or the one behind the steering wheel. I'm seeing more darts around my area, and it does get looks, but that may be because it's citrus peel color. Good Luck.
