02-21-2005, 07:53 PM
The picture above is an R/T Stratus. The SXT is a mid-line model developed for overall value. If it was a two-door (as pictured) it is the same thing as a Mitsubishi Eclipse. The four-door is totally different from the car pictured above. The 2dr is equipped with a 2.4L I4 in the SXT package and a 3.0L (BLING!) V6 in the R/T. The 2dr has an available 5speed whereas the 4dr does not.
The 4dr Stratus was designed in America and is produced in Canada and Mexico. It uses the 2.4L on the SXT and the Base models and the 2.7L DOHC V6 on the upper levels. It also sports the 2.4L turbo in Mexico and Europe. A mid-sized cab forward car used to bridge the gap between the new LX series (300/Charger/Magnum) cars and the PL body (Neon/SRT-4).
The CoupeÔÇÖ model is noticeably sportier but the SXT is not (and is not promoted) as a sports car. The R/T is promoted as such doesnÔÇÖt particularly stand out (just like the modern Eclipse). The shortcomings of the coupeÔÇÖ can be blamed on the Japanese. Word has it that Chrysler is liquidating all its holdings in Mitsubishi and the Neon replacement is to be the last Mitsubishi collaboration car.
My last thoughts... The SXT is not at all a fun car to drive as the 2.4 is massively underpowered (and it does have fairly poor MPG). The 3.0L is for the most part like driving an N/A 3000GT. The SXT package cars have been the best selling line of Dodge cars for the past two years and have proven to be a good value. You get the look of the fancier models without the extra cost of the larger engine, leather, and the like. IÔÇÖm fighting my urge to speak with anger on this subject, because it is dear to me in a round about way, but funk it.
The 4dr Stratus was designed in America and is produced in Canada and Mexico. It uses the 2.4L on the SXT and the Base models and the 2.7L DOHC V6 on the upper levels. It also sports the 2.4L turbo in Mexico and Europe. A mid-sized cab forward car used to bridge the gap between the new LX series (300/Charger/Magnum) cars and the PL body (Neon/SRT-4).
The CoupeÔÇÖ model is noticeably sportier but the SXT is not (and is not promoted) as a sports car. The R/T is promoted as such doesnÔÇÖt particularly stand out (just like the modern Eclipse). The shortcomings of the coupeÔÇÖ can be blamed on the Japanese. Word has it that Chrysler is liquidating all its holdings in Mitsubishi and the Neon replacement is to be the last Mitsubishi collaboration car.
My last thoughts... The SXT is not at all a fun car to drive as the 2.4 is massively underpowered (and it does have fairly poor MPG). The 3.0L is for the most part like driving an N/A 3000GT. The SXT package cars have been the best selling line of Dodge cars for the past two years and have proven to be a good value. You get the look of the fancier models without the extra cost of the larger engine, leather, and the like. IÔÇÖm fighting my urge to speak with anger on this subject, because it is dear to me in a round about way, but funk it.
Jeff Morrison - Used Car Manager
Woodstock Garage, Inc.
Chrysler - Dodge - Jeep - RAM
Current Stable of Mopar Junk
57 Chrysler Windsor 4drHT - 67 Dodge D100 Short Bed Step Side - 71 Dodge Challenger - 91 Chrysler Lebaron LX 33k mile Survivor - 91 Dodge Dakota V8 - 05 Chrysler Crossfire Roadster - 08 Ram 2500 Cummins
Woodstock Garage, Inc.
Chrysler - Dodge - Jeep - RAM
Current Stable of Mopar Junk
57 Chrysler Windsor 4drHT - 67 Dodge D100 Short Bed Step Side - 71 Dodge Challenger - 91 Chrysler Lebaron LX 33k mile Survivor - 91 Dodge Dakota V8 - 05 Chrysler Crossfire Roadster - 08 Ram 2500 Cummins