• itchick2014 [Ohio]@midwest.social
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    7 months ago

    I once had a loaner from a dealer that was a Dodge Caliber. Ugly as sin and the transmission was definitely on its way out. That car was just a struggle. It was a reminder why I will never buy a Chrysler product.

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      7 months ago

      I am not defending that car.

      Not good practice to use a loaner or rental as a reference. People drive those like they are trying to break them. And dealers will use a shitbox as a loaner because it is a shitbox

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          7 months ago

          Like i said im not defending that car, was meant to be general advice.

          I work for an autoparts company processing returned parts. Im the guy that inspects and rejects (if thats even worth noting).

          If they were willing to use it at all as a loaner, it was probably a problematic vehicle. Even the highest quality vehicle will have some units that someone didnt put together well. Dodge is not a top quality builder to start.

          But that all aside im very happy to hear you wont be buying one anytime soon