Son's First Car
CA on 11/29/2009
Performance: 4
Comfort: 5
Fuel Economy: 4
Fun To Drive: 4
Interior Design: 4
Exterior Design: 4
Build Quality: 4
Reliability: 4
Comfort Rating: 5
Performance Rating: 4
Interior Rating: 4
Reliability Rating: 4
We got this off a neighbor for $200.00 and initially I thought I got a lemon. There was an electrical quirk, but my mechanic fixed it. Since it sat, it needed a few things, and the previous owner didn't have the right person work on it, so about $2500. later, the car runs great. Not too bad for a first car with NO CAR PAYMENT! I have a 1990 Daytona and I was never a sedan person, but I find myself loving this car. I was told that the 4 cyl. was very rare in this model. It has the exact same engine as my Daytona does. I told my son if he ever decides to get a new car, I want it back.
Stupid Dodge Dynasty
pamel44 on 09/08/2009
Performance: 3
Comfort: 4
Fuel Economy: 4
Fun To Drive: 4
Interior Design: 4
Exterior Design: 3
Build Quality: 3
Reliability: 1
Comfort Rating: 4
Performance Rating: 3
Interior Rating: 4
Reliability Rating: 1
I bought my Dodge at a car lot used with 56,000 miles. Here it is 3 months later and with only 61,000 miles the transmission is out. I would not recommend this car........serious! Don't buy one!!!!
Have owned two Dynasty's.
LDM on 03/08/2009
Performance: 3
Comfort: 4
Fuel Economy: 3
Fun To Drive: 4
Interior Design: 4
Exterior Design: 4
Build Quality: 4
Reliability: 4
Comfort Rating: 4
Performance Rating: 3
Interior Rating: 4
Reliability Rating: 4
My first, a 91 Dynasty with 3.3L engine, caused me no problems at all for the three year I had it except that the belt would squeak. Hit a deer with 210,000 miles and totaled it. Second one, a 93 Dynasty, however has had a few problems. Like mentioned before, in cold weather the doors don't want to close. I had to remove the stiff grease from inside the door mechanisms and replace it with a graphite lubricate to fix. It also has the 3.3L engine and the belt squeaks on it too. Have tried 3 different belts. Fuel economy not what it should be. The 91 got about 25mpg, the 93 about 16mpg. Same engine .. still trying to figure it out.
1993 Dynasty Marathoner
GEORGEMJ on 12/10/2008
Performance: 4
Comfort: 4
Fuel Economy: 4
Fun To Drive: 4
Interior Design: 4
Exterior Design: 4
Build Quality: 3
Reliability: 4
Comfort Rating: 4
Performance Rating: 4
Interior Rating: 4
Reliability Rating: 4
I bought this car new and still have it with 340,000 miles. Has original engine, trans rebuilt at 300,000. Normal maintenance. Some minor problems but overall good performance. all it does is run. Won't quit. Got a new Hemi Charger but still drive the Dynasty to work.
Lasted 8 Years - bought in 2000 - 2008
Chrysler Dynasty km on 06/01/2008
Performance: 4
Comfort: 4
Fuel Economy: 4
Fun To Drive: 4
Interior Design: 4
Exterior Design: 3
Build Quality: 3
Reliability: 3
Comfort Rating: 4
Performance Rating: 4
Interior Rating: 4
Reliability Rating: 3
Routine repairs & good commuter car. (Don't let this scare you I had this car a long time) Rusted on hood and roof after 5 years owned. Wish it had lumbar support, my knees were higher than my hips causing an occasional stiff hip (I'm under 30 years old). With a lumbar pillow not bad. It had good pickup before the transmission started slipping the last year owned. Lasted on a few road trips without problems, but a week later the car usually made me pay. The tires would wear quickly and went thru 4 batteries. I've seen plenty of these cars around town so they must be pretty affordable and somewhat reliable. Towards the end of its life it had to be jumped if sat longer than 3 days
Reliable Car, Easy Upkeep
professor442 on 10/12/2006
Performance: 4
Comfort: 5
Fuel Economy: 3
Fun To Drive: 3
Interior Design: 4
Exterior Design: 4
Build Quality: 4
Reliability: 4
Comfort Rating: 5
Performance Rating: 4
Interior Rating: 4
Reliability Rating: 4
I purchased this vehicle used, knowing that the transmission need special attention. Since I work on my own car, changing the transmmission fluid frequently has been easy and has paid off. An excellent car, extremely undervalued, and drives smooth with a very comfortable and roomy interior (for its size, it's no Deville!).
My Car
Deborah on 12/08/2005
Performance: 3
Comfort: 3
Fuel Economy: 3
Fun To Drive: 3
Interior Design: 3
Exterior Design: 3
Build Quality: 3
Reliability: 3
Comfort Rating: 3
Performance Rating: 3
Interior Rating: 3
Reliability Rating: 3
I have really enjoyed onwing my Dodge Dynasty. It has given me many years of pleasures, and very low maintance. I have driven it across country twice and not one bit of trouble.
Been a great car, time to say goodbye
man3745 on 06/12/2004
Performance: 4
Comfort: 5
Fuel Economy: 4
Fun To Drive: 3
Interior Design: 5
Exterior Design: 4
Build Quality: 4
Reliability: 5
Comfort Rating: 5
Performance Rating: 4
Interior Rating: 5
Reliability Rating: 5
This has truly been a great car, but it
is time to say goodbye. The engine is
almost at 160,000 miles now, and we got
her at 88,000. She's only needed minor
repairs, but now since she is old, more
things are starting to go wrong. The
electrical completely went out (nothing
works but the headlights) and every
time we fix it, it goes out again
within a few days (strange, huh?).
There is a heavy rattle in the engine,
but what can we say? It's been so good
to us up until now. We can't complain.
A Hidden Gem
WxMan_II on 04/01/2004
Performance: 4
Comfort: 5
Fuel Economy: 4
Fun To Drive: 5
Interior Design: 5
Exterior Design: 5
Build Quality: 5
Reliability: 5
Comfort Rating: 5
Performance Rating: 4
Interior Rating: 5
Reliability Rating: 5
Was looking for family transport, at
6'4", the Intrepid on the lot didn't do
it for me, so I tried the Dynasty.
Boys, this baby packs performance,
handling, comfort, and style into a
great package. 3.3l V6 power, good
economy, handling that rivals anything
on the road with tight, responsive
steering. This thing challenges my
Daytona 2.2 Turbo off the line and
holds well to the top end. A definite
keeper.
Good Car but screams 80 yr old lady
aalprice on 12/19/2003
Performance: 4
Comfort: 5
Fuel Economy: 4
Fun To Drive: 3
Interior Design: 4
Exterior Design: 1
Build Quality: 4
Reliability: 4
Comfort Rating: 5
Performance Rating: 4
Interior Rating: 4
Reliability Rating: 4
I have had this car for almost 3 years
and it has only had 2 repairs and for a
10 yr old car thats pretty good. Very
roomy but the outside look it really
bad. I am a young person and it is
more of a boat then I would really like
but it has great power with the V6.
Hugh Trunk!
I thought 93 was the best one built
apc on 12/07/2002
Performance: 4
Comfort: 4
Fuel Economy: 3
Fun To Drive: 3
Interior Design: 3
Exterior Design: 4
Build Quality: 3
Reliability: 3
Comfort Rating: 4
Performance Rating: 4
Interior Rating: 3
Reliability Rating: 3
I bought this car because I thought
they had more to offer them a Taurus.
Now I had a chance to get a great buy
and a comfortable car too. The bigest
headachs are no cup holders in the base
modle, and the back doors pop open or
do not latch shut in cold weather. I
have to warm up the car and then the
(both) back doors will stay closed. I
also was surprised to put $300 in
paint to remove lower body surface
rust. I guess when they warrenty 10
years against rust through it best have
a hole in it.
1993 Dodge Dynast LE Recap
sunray on 03/04/2002
Performance: 5
Comfort: 5
Fuel Economy: 5
Fun To Drive: 5
Interior Design: 5
Exterior Design: 5
Build Quality: 5
Reliability: 5
Comfort Rating: 5
Performance Rating: 5
Interior Rating: 5
Reliability Rating: 5
The best car I ever had. My co-worker
bought one at same time (both cars
still on road >110,000 miles. Solid
ride, no squeeks, no major problems
ever. Bought at "sale price" new in
1993 at a bargain basement price...
loaded! Car doesn't rust. I would
do it over again. This vehicle never
left me stranded. Lookback crash
tests revealed really good safety too.
Seems 1992-1994 Chrysler products
were really really good...I don't know
about now though??? Good luck.