2002 dodge durango review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. Not too big, not too small, and very rugged. introductiondodge durango is handsome, powerful, versatile, and refined. Based on the dakota pickup, durango is smaller and more maneuverable than the full-size suvs, such as the ford expedition and chevrolet tahoe. Dodge durango has found a comfortable niche that ford and gm missed. with theater-style seating that gives rear-seat passengers a view of the road ahead, and other interior creature comforts, the durango is a smart choice for large families. It's also a good choice for people who tow light to medium-sized trailers. For 2002, dodge has added a high-value trim level called sxt with unique graphite trim. Two engines are available: a 4. 7-liter v8 and a 5. 9-liter v8. five trim levels are available. Seventeen-inch wheels with 275/60r17 tires and a sport-tuned suspension improve handling, while body-colored wheel flares help set the r/t apart. walkarounddodge durango doesn't look like other suvs. It makes a bolder statement with its muscular styling. It looks sportier than the ford or gm competition and many of the imports. Durango shares its front end with the dakota pickup. The grille's prominent bull's-eye slats instantly identify this suv as part of the dodge family. interioreight people can fit in the durango (six comfortably), with theater seating designed to give everyone a view out the front. The back half of the roof is raised nearly two inches to increase rear-seat headroom and visibility. This raised portion is cleverly disguised with a roof rack. second-row seats are quite comfortable, offering plenty of headroom and adequate legroom. Stable cup holders and rear heating/air conditioning controls add to comfort. Third-row seats (standard in slt, slt plus, and r/t) are surprisingly comfortable for two people, who enjoy adequate legroom by tucking their feet under the second-row seats in front of them. Getting in and out of that third row is easy: flip a lever and the second-row seatback folds forward, then tumbles out of the way, allowing a quick entry or exit. durango's interior was re-designed for 2001, including a new instrument panel, interior trim, center and overhead consoles, carpeting and steering wheel. A dual-zone climate control system is standard, and slt and r/t models provide auxiliary heat for the third-row seats. when it's time to haul cargo, the tailgate lifts up and out of the way, and the two rows of seats easily fold down to provide a large, relatively flat floor. A trout bum could sleep back there. All durangos have a long, narrow storage compartment under the floor just inside the rear liftgate, with enough space for the jack, flares and other roadside equipment. overall, the interior design is executed well. Matching plastic trim provides an organic appearance. The seats appear plain, but they are comfortable. Carpeting extends to the backs of the rear headrests, which do not have to be removed when the seats are folded down. That's a convenient, timesaving feature. the driving position is comfortable, with good visibility over an attractive, rounded hoodline. Instruments are big and easy to read, although the speedometer appears busy with has marks for every 2-1/2 mph. Power outside mirrors are easy to adjust with a big knob on the driver's door. Cup-holders and storage trays are nicely designed, while a digital compass and other useful readouts beckon from overhead. Large buttons on the leather-wrapped steering wheel operate one of the better cruise controls we've encountered. driving impressionthe durango is enjoyable to drive. Equipped with the big 5. 9-liter magnum v8, it always feels willing to get down the road quickly, with excellent throttle response and quick acceleration. Shifting is smooth and responsive and transmission ratios are well matched to the healthy torque of the 5. 9-liter v8. it handles well when driven briskly down narrow roads with tight corners and sweeping turns. The durango feels a bit sportier than other sport-utilities, particularly the bigger ones. Steering is precise and the suspension provides excellent transient response, responding crisply when dodging quickly from left to right and back again. On unpaved roads, the durango provides predictable handling. We never bottomed the suspension out in spite of bouncing around in the rough stuff. durango's competent off-road capability and on-road handling response don't come as a free lunch, however. We found ride quality on downtown washington's crumbling infrastructure a bit on the harsh side. Ride quality on rough pavement is not as smooth as it is in, say, the new ford explorer or gmc envoy. as mentioned, two v8 engines are available. It uses a modern overhead-cam configuration, as opposed to the 5. 9-liter engine's traditional overhead-valve design. Engine and transmission talk to each other and choose the optimum ratio based on driver input and load conditions. Most often, it will choose the numerically higher ratio when starting off from rest, or when towing; and a numerically lower ratio as a more ideal kick-down or passing gear. new for 2002, is a similarly engineered five-speed automatic, with two overdrive ratios and again two different second-gear ratios. That's considerably more robust than the just-released 2003 expedition's standard 4. 6-liter overhead-cam v8 (232 horsepower and 291 pound-feet of torque), and not far behind expedition's optional 5. 4-liter unit, with its 260 horsepower and 350 pound-feet. The dodge 5. 9-liter v8 also compares favorably with the chevrolet tahoe's 5. 3-liter v8 (285 horsepower, but only 325 pound-feet of torque). Fuel economy for the 5. 9-liter dodge is 12/17 mpg city/highway, as rated by the epa. The durango can nearly tow with the big boys, too. With the 5. 9-liter engine and 3. 92 axle, it's capable of pulling a 7,550-pound trailer. Chevy's tahoe is rated to pull 7,900 pounds, and ford's expedition is rated for 8,900 pounds. Both transfer cases rely on shift-on-the-fly lever mounted on the floor. It's not suitable for dry. summarydodge durango is practical, intelligently designed and easy to operate. It also compares favorably to the full-size ford expedition, chevrolet tahoe, and gmc yukon. the durango cuts a distinctive appearance among sport-utility vehicles. AM/FM✔ Power Seats✔ Climate Control✔ CD Player✔ Air Conditioning✔ Alloy Wheels

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2002 Dodge Durango SLT - SLT 2WD 4dr SUV

suv 221,393
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3,995 fair
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138 below average suv 221,393 gasoline white

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1999 Buick Regal LS - LS 4dr Sedan

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2003 Chevrolet Impala - 4dr Sedan

sedan 253,143
471 below average
2,995 good
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471 below average sedan 253,143 gasoline blue automatic

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253,143
471 below average
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2003 chevrolet impala review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. Modern efficiency with a link to the past. introductionthe chevrolet impala is a mid-size sedan packing nearly full-size family room. It even feels like a big luxury car. The impala handles well and accelerates quickly when equipped with the optional 3. 8-liter v6. by any other name, the impala would be an impressive, significant car. But chevrolet chose to honor an icon of the 1960s, not only with the impala name, but with key visual cues as well. Impala is calculated to push the nostalgia button for a certain generation. from 1958-65, impala meant the flashiest full-size chevrolet, a real working-man's cadillac, tame in its base form but offering performance options to match its aggressive looks. However, when ordered with the optional 3. 8-liter v6 the impala is quick. The chevy impala feels more responsive than the six-seat sedans from toyota, dodge, ford and buick. The more up-market ls comes with gm's proven and highly competent 3. 8-liter v6, producing 200 horsepower. The 3. 8-liter engine is available as an option 995) on the base model. Remote keyless entry has been added for 2003. the ls sport appearance package 1495) adds brake cooling ducts, a strut-tower brace, a tire-inflation monitor, and extra gauges to a graphite-finish instrument panel; the package is distinguished by embroidered logos on door panels and floor mats, a body-color taillight panel, and chromed exhaust tips. xm satellite radio is optional on both base and ls. Xm's sound quality is remarkably close to a compact disc, according to chevrolet. onstar is standard on ls and optional on base impalas. Gm's onstar is a customer-service network linked via satellite. The impala is significantly shorter (9 inches) than a dodge intrepid, yet it's slightly larger in total interior volume. the impala's most distinctive styling cues are its headlight and taillight clusters, which use a unique combination of round lights clearly visible from behind trapezoidal covers. Again, credit the high roofline with relatively vertical sides. The impala's designers also carefully rearranged the rear bulkhead, and moved the seats slightly outboard. They feel like bucket seats. But the front-center passenger has to straddle the split between the seats. Controls are logical, work smoothly, and are easy to see. They follow the function of those in the smaller chevy malibu, but they're bigger. Individual temperature controls allow the driver and front-seat passenger to create their own microclimate. the chevy impala boasts more interior volume than the dodge intrepid, but the impala's rear seat area is shorter on useable legroom. Still, the impala is better in this respect than the ford taurus or the even the full-size ford crown victoria. The impala's rear seating position is comfortable and relatively high, which makes it easy to get in and out. There are three shoulder belts in the rear, as well as latch child-seat tethers. In the ls, the rear seat is split 60/40 and folds down to allow bulky items to protrude from the trunk, handy for trips to home depot. the headliner is nicely padded, to meet the federal head-injury standards. A seat-mounted side-impact airbag is standard on ls and available as part of several option packages on the base model. . driving impressionthe impala feels like a big luxury car, even compared to a ford crown victoria or toyota avalon. The toyota feels bland by comparison. the view out of the impala is good, helped particularly by the small quarter windows that split the rear pillars. The creases on the hood are useful for judging just where the front of the car is, which in turn is handy for parking a big car in compact spaces. The rear deck lid seems high, however, so care is required when backing up. handling is surprisingly quick and sharp. This is not the wallowing, live-axle barge from the 1960s. One reason is the impala's extruded aluminum engine-cradle subframe, a first for the industry says chevrolet, which isolates vibration while allowing for a more rigid structure. A monster dashboard bulkhead made of light and strong magnesium further enhances to the impala's rigidity, giving the car a robust feel. The engine cradle and dashboard structure lock the steering shaft down tightly, so there are no excess wiggly movements. Chevy says a novel link between the steering column and the steering gear contributes to better on-center feel at the wheel. Both impala models benefit from anti-roll bars front and rear, hardware associated with sports sedans. on the road, the steering provides good feedback, better than the toyota avalon's steering. The ls we tested felt particularly precise, with its quicker steering ratio. likewise, the brake pedal feels firm and responsive. Chevy claims the impala can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 7. 7 seconds, quick for this class. It honors the heritage of the original impala, without reviving the old car's excessive bulk. Power Locks✔ Anti-lock Brakes✔ Bucket Seats✔ AM/FM✔ Aluminum Wheels✔ Air Conditioning✔ Alloy Wheels

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1997 Ford Ranger XLT

pickup 107,464
296 below average
2,995 good
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296 below average pickup 107,464 gasoline silver manual

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2001 Mazda B-Series Pickup DS

pickup 163,393
1,137 below average
3,995 great
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1,137 below average pickup 163,393 gasoline black

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514 below average
2,850 good
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