The mid-size coupe that was a Mitsubishi Eclipse with a Dodge badge, and later a mid-size sedan that was a Sebring with a Dodge badge. The first one was a sporty coupe; the second one was a forgettable sedan.
1st gen (1995-2000): Front-wheel-drive, unibody mid-size coupe on the Mitsubishi platform. It had a 2.0L I4 (140 hp), a 2.5L V6 (155 hp), or a 2.0L Turbo I4 (210 hp in the R/T) and a 5-speed manual or 4-speed auto. 2nd gen (2008-2014): Front-wheel-drive, unibody mid-size sedan on the Chrysler JS-platform. It had a 2.4L I4 (173 hp) or a 2.7L V6 (186 hp) and a 4-speed auto or 6-speed auto.
The 1st gen’s 2.0L and 2.5L engines are good. The 2.0L Turbo is a stout engine. The 2nd gen’s 2.4L I4 is reliable; the 2.7L V6 is a disaster—avoid it. The Avenger is a cheap used car, but the 2nd gen’s 2.7L V6 is a ticking time bomb.
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