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Old 07-30-2007, 11:12 PM
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Here is my 01 Stratus R/T bought it with 100 miles on it in Mainz Germany. Unfortunately I totaled it in 05.
I loved this car.

Why did they stop making them in this set up.

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Old 07-30-2007, 11:41 PM
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Because they were not selling and chrysler also change the plantform to the JS body, Sebring and Avenger was brought back. Neon was replaced as well. Caliper.
 
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Old 07-31-2007, 01:14 AM
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My bro has one just like that, except his is a sebring coupe (same thing) with chrome rims. It is a nice car, but you also have to remember that the R/T and the sebring coupe were built on a mitsubishi eclipse platform, so it wasnt going to last forever. Things change, all you can do is get another!
 
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My bro has one just like that, except his is a sebring coupe (same thing) with chrome rims. It is a nice car, but you also have to remember that the R/T and the sebring coupe were built on a mitsubishi eclipse platform, so it wasnt going to last forever. Things change, all you can do is get another!
The Sebring hardtop coupe was a Mitsu, but the convertible was actually all Chrysler....

The reality is very simple, Dodge screwed up. They built a very nice looking car, much like they did with the Avenger, but gave it no *****......and that's what ultimately did it in. It's a shame too, great car.....I miss mine sometimes...
 
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ORIGINAL: Jr. Mechanic

My bro has one just like that, except his is a sebring coupe (same thing) with chrome rims. It is a nice car, but you also have to remember that the R/T and the sebring coupe were built on a mitsubishi eclipse platform,
Close, the Stratus sedan, Sebring sedan, and Sebring convertable where made by Dodge. The Stratus coupe (not just R/T) and the Sebring Coupe, were based off the Mitsubishi Eclipse/Galant platform.

But yeah everyone is right, the cars did not sell well and Dodge never made enough money on there other cars to keep a dieing line going like some other car companies do. Also times have changed and Dodge is getting away from the joint ventures with other auto makers.
 
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Well I'm gladI still have mine. I'll probably plan on buying another one when this one goes to crap.
 



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