hello all,
Like my title says, I'm a prospective used Dart buyer, probably a 2013 model, and I have questions about this car for owners. Some answers I'm sure I could find on Edmunds, etc. but I want real-world answers from real-world owners.
Not sure if this matters, but I am familiar with the forumZ structure, as I have been a member of ChargerforumZ for the better part of 10 years (I have an '06 Charger Daytona R/T).
If you're able to answer one, some, or all of my questions, any and all input is greatly appreciated.
1. Is there a better motor between the 1.4T, or the 2.4 N/A? I'm not really interested in the 2.0, unless someone is able to change my mind here. I would prefer the motor that requires less down-shifting in hilly areas.
2. Do the manuals come with hill-assist? I would prefer to get a manual for the cost savings compared to an auto, but I'm lazy so...
2a. If they do have hill assist, how well does it work? I want minimal drifting, if at all, otherwise I'll get the auto.
2b. If there is no hill assist, how do the Auto-trans act in the 1.4, and 2.4 respectively?
3. My price range is in the 10, 12, 15 thousand dollar range, so in my area I'm looking at a car with around 15-40K on the clock. Outside of oil changes, and possibly tires, are there any other problem areas on this car I should know about before I buy?
4. I do enjoy modification of vehicles. I have done literally ZERO research on modding the Dart, so I ask if these cars are easy, aka cheap to mod?
If there is a question I didn't ask that I should have asked, please, feel free to include any relevant info in this thread.
Thanks in advance for all your help!!
Like my title says, I'm a prospective used Dart buyer, probably a 2013 model, and I have questions about this car for owners. Some answers I'm sure I could find on Edmunds, etc. but I want real-world answers from real-world owners.
Not sure if this matters, but I am familiar with the forumZ structure, as I have been a member of ChargerforumZ for the better part of 10 years (I have an '06 Charger Daytona R/T).
If you're able to answer one, some, or all of my questions, any and all input is greatly appreciated.
1. Is there a better motor between the 1.4T, or the 2.4 N/A? I'm not really interested in the 2.0, unless someone is able to change my mind here. I would prefer the motor that requires less down-shifting in hilly areas.
2. Do the manuals come with hill-assist? I would prefer to get a manual for the cost savings compared to an auto, but I'm lazy so...
2a. If they do have hill assist, how well does it work? I want minimal drifting, if at all, otherwise I'll get the auto.
2b. If there is no hill assist, how do the Auto-trans act in the 1.4, and 2.4 respectively?
3. My price range is in the 10, 12, 15 thousand dollar range, so in my area I'm looking at a car with around 15-40K on the clock. Outside of oil changes, and possibly tires, are there any other problem areas on this car I should know about before I buy?
4. I do enjoy modification of vehicles. I have done literally ZERO research on modding the Dart, so I ask if these cars are easy, aka cheap to mod?
If there is a question I didn't ask that I should have asked, please, feel free to include any relevant info in this thread.
Thanks in advance for all your help!!
