I have owned this car for a little more than a year. Originally, I planned to purchase a bike. My wife and I decided that since our daughter would be of driving age shortly after the bike was paid off, it would be better to get a car that she could drive instead. We both have always been a fan of Dodge and the Avenger has not disappointed, nor let down the brand. The car comes equipped with TCS making it more stable on slippery road conditions. It gets >25 mpg in the city. We took a long trip with the car this summer and it averaged over 33mpg despite it only having a 4 speed transmission. The radio it came with is extremely dated for how new the vehicle is. The only way to connect your phone is by an auxiliary input cable. The steering wheel sits a little lower than I'd like it to be, making it harder for taller people with bigger legs to get in and out. If you plan on maintaining this car the oil required is 5w-20 synthetic. The battery is in front of the driver's side wheel well, buried under the air filter box, making it extremely difficult to get to if you need to change it.

This car was a perfect backup/second car for my family. It has good standard features, decent power and the fit and finish has been good. I have used it as my daily driver for about a year now and have been satisfied. Maintenance so far has been minimal but those issues that have come up have been taken care of under warranty. T