1992 Dodge Spirit

Pros: durability, good engine quality

Cons: paint deteriorating after 11 years

The Bottom Line: One of the best American cars from the 90s.

Review: 11 years ago, we purchased a Dodge Spirit from Reedman's in Pennsylvania. Today the car is still dri ...

Pros: reliability, power, inexpensive, lots of space for a relatively small car

Cons: typical 80's-style brick styling means she's not the prettiest girl at the dance

The Bottom Line: Cheap, reliable transportation

Review: I bought this car in July 2007 as a cheap way to get from A to B, and it did that admirably, never once being in the shop (other than routine maintenance). I soon found out how tough this car really is. One day my friends and I were on a trip when we got ...

Pros: Great ride, powerful engine, terrific price-to-value ratio

Cons: Uncomfortable driver seat

The Bottom Line: Highly recommend if you find a V6 in good condition

Review: I purchased this vehicle used with 126,000 miles. My idea was to use it as a winter vehicle to save the wear on my new Jeep Grand Cherokee. What first impressed me about this car was the roominess and power. I am 6'5" and I have ample leg and head...

Pros: low maintenance, good gas mileage

Cons: basic model with no automatic locks or windows

Review: I bought a 1992 Dodge Spirit in 8/92. It was a dealer program car and had 17,000 miles and I paid only $9600 for it. Now, 8 years later, it has 260,000 miles and is still on the original engine.

I have had very few problems with this car...

Pros: The right price; good fuel efficiency; sufficient if not impressive power; ample space

Cons: A bit weak off-the-line; domestic workmanship

The Bottom Line: It's obvious that this car was built for the basics -- and it handled them just fine.

Review: This review is more of a story than anything else. The story of a young man and his first car. I ...