Bonnie's replacement

[brownbrentm]

Picked up this gal on Saturday. As much as I have enjoyed the Bonneville, I wanted a stick shift again.

03 Dodge Stratus R/T. Still trying to think of a name for her. Thinking Sally but that should be a mustangs name

[brownbrentm]

Don't know why the images aren't working.....

[harofreak00]

[Jrs3800]

I have always had a soft spot for the stratus RT with the 5 speed... But finding one thats RT, 4 doors and 5 speed seems to be a challenge.. I am not a stratus fan, but would love one to scoot around town in..

[sandrock]

"Artie"


You can thank me later

[brownbrentm]

First thanks haro. And yes finding the r/t 4 door with a stick was hard back when I really really wanted one. Then when I decided to replace the Bonnie it just popped up on CL. Meant to be....

And Artie? Oh you mean for the name lol kind of fits actually lol.

[Hotwheels]

That's a rare bird for sure with a 4 door and 5 speed - should be a fun ride! Just keep close tabs on that 2.7 - it needs religious synthetic oil changes and immediate attention if you ever get an oil light or any clatter at startup. They like to eat timing chains, oil pumps, etc. - I see a lot come through our shop with toasted motors.

[yonkerse]

That's a rare bird for sure with a 4 door and 5 speed - should be a fun ride! Just keep close tabs on that 2.7 - it needs religious synthetic oil changes and immediate attention if you ever get an oil light or any clatter at startup. They like to eat timing chains, oil pumps, etc. - I see a lot come through our shop with toasted motors.

Seen a few go down this way as well.

[brownbrentm]

Yeah the lady I bought it from got it in 04 with 19k. She has been running Mobil 1 in it it's whole life practically. Her daughter and son in law both with for chrysler.

[BonneMe]

Is it the autostick or an actual manual transmission with a clutch?

[brownbrentm]

Actual manual with a clutch. The only "slap stick" I would own is one with the paddles. But yes it is a real manual with a clutch

[BonneMe]

Props! I never knew they came with one. My last car was a GTI with the dual clutch transmission, it definitely took it above the manual for me. Huuuge advantage at auto cross, and paired with a turbo engine it really moved.

Now you can do the SNL line: "I DRIVE A DODGE STRATUS" at everyone.

[1oldman]

the Stratus is a nice car. You might or can drive it in the place of the Bonneville, but it won't replace the Bonneville. jmo - BC