2005 Dodge Magnum R/T

Conclusion

It's big, it's heavy and it likes gas. To some, an American car does not come any other way. Long-term reliability is unknown. Daimler-Chrysler's reliability record was not great during the 1980s and 1990s but it has improved considerably over the last 5-6 years. With this product, Chrysler has re-launched a design that many thought was a thing of the past. History is now repeating itself and if the growing interest in these cars is any indication, General Motors and Ford had better follow suit otherwise they will miss out on a big slice of the sales pie.

On the other hand, there are those that are appalled by the fact that gas-guzzlers are not on the decline. Daimler-Chrysler has announced recently that they will be increasing production due to the overwhelming demand. For the moment, it seems that the people buying cars control the market and the concerns for the environment seem to be on the back burner. If the manufacturers do introduce more hybrid-like or even diesel powered vehicles, this may help sensitise potential buyers into opting for the more environmentally friendly option, as opposed to getting the biggest most powerful model. Time will tell.

Good stuff:
Monster power
Exterior and interior styling
Mercedes E-Class chassis

Not so good stuff:
Fuel consumption
Front-end jitters over rough roads
Faint headlights