When shopping for a used Dodge, buyers are treated to a host of different options ranging from compact sedans and crossovers to full-size pickup trucks. Focused on value, practicality and performance, Dodge’s track record for used cars is mixed, given the variety of vehicles it produces. There is no question that first time car buyers have a lot to like about used Dodge vehicles. The Dodge Neon and its SRT4 high performance edition still offer excellent fuel economy, reliability and in the case of the SRT4 serious power for a compact sedan. The used Dodge Caliber compact crossover replaced the Neon in spirit but it took the form of a jacked-up, all-wheel drive capable sport-utility vehicle that offered more aggressive exterior styling and more impressive interior storage. Full-size shoppers can choose from the used Dodge Charger, which can be found with either a V-6 or HEMI V-8 engine or the used Dodge Magnum, a large wagon based on the same platform. The Magnum was the only wagon of its size to have been built domestically since 1996, making it an intriguing alternative to families tired of wearing the same minivan uniform. For those who are still happy to slip behind the wheel of a van, the used Dodge Grand Caravan is the spiritual successor to the minivan that kick-started the entire segment in the mid-1980s. The Ram truck lineup is notable for its powerful engine options, such as the previously-mentioned HEMI V-8 and an equally impressive Cummins turbodiesel motor.Popular Used Dodge Cars Whittling down Dodge’s used car lineup is not easy; below, we’ll take a quick look at three of the most popular used Dodge vehicles.
• Used Dodge Charger – Sinister looks and a menacing Hemi engine are only part of the Charger’s appeal. A spacious interior and two reasonably powerful and efficient V-6 engine choices make this used Dodge a solid family option for those interested in an inexpensive full-size car. • Used Dodge Magnum – Like the Charger, this used Dodge targets families. Unlike the Charger, it offers interior room similar to that found in a crossover, but with much greater ride comfort and unique styling. Given that the wagon has essentially no competition as a used car, it stands out from the rest of the family pack. • Used Dodge Ram – The Ram features styling that is hard to beat amongst used full-size pickups, and with so many strong engine options combined with generally lower than normal used pricing, it places high on the list with those needing a workhorse used truck.
The Bottom Line On Used Dodge Cars Dodge’s reputation for extroverted styling and its impressive lineup of full-size sedans and pickups make its used vehicles must-drives for those seeking a large, inexpensive used vehicle. The Hemi V-8 option, which can be found amongst each of its full-sized vehicles also puts used Dodge choices in a league of their own.
