Dodge Nitro (2007 - 2009) 2.8 CRD SXT 5d (2008/57) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

Not sure when I first got it I got an awful lot of attention but now there's more on the road so the novelty is less

What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

Some have liked it but for most it is too much for them

Would you buy this car again and why?

Well I wanted it I'm coming up for two years having owned it my circumstances have changed maybe I should get something more practical

What are you likely to buy next?

Maybe a Jeep Patriot

Type of dealer you bought from?

Franchise

Did you buy this car new?

Yes

What price did you pay?

£22,750

When did you buy the car?

September 2009

Did you get a good deal and why?

Considering that I bought it before it was officially launched in the UK I think I got a good deal. The trade in on my Hyundai Terracan could have been better, but I got £1000 off the list price.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

I saw it when on a trip to Canada and knew from that moment on I wanted one

What was the dealer like?

Average

What's it like to drive?

Not too refined but it's quite nimble the suspension is very hard and I've got the 20 inch wheels

What's it like to park?

Quite easy parking sensors are standard

Have you had any problems with the car?

Not yet but there have been two recalls so far

What's most practical about your car?

The space

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

The compass