# FS: 1996 Dodge Stratus - $1500 \>\> Negotiable \<\<

**URL:** <https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-1996-dodge-stratus-1500-negotiable/21156>\
**Category:** Classifieds\
**Created:** [December 4, 2006, 7:51pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-1996-dodge-stratus-1500-negotiable/21156 "2006-12-04T19:51:20Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 20\
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**Author:** ![\_Karu](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/_karu/32/7602_2.png) [@\_Karu](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/_Karu)\
**Post date:** [December 4, 2006, 7:51pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-1996-dodge-stratus-1500-negotiable/21156/1 "2006-12-04T19:51:20Z")

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**_[b]Note: This is not my (karu) car. Please contact the seller trough his email listed below._**

Name: Bernard  
[/b] **Location: Williamsville, NY**  
**Means of Contact: \<bernard78\_98 (at) yahoo (dot) com\>**   
**Description: 1996 Dodge Stratus**  
**Miles Now: 150000**  
**Price: $1500 \>\> Negotiable \<\<**

**Preface:**  
Bought the car, used, from Northtown Dodge at December 1998  
Was Originally 36000 (really) when bought  
Previously owned by an elderly couple from Florida and in good condition (as now)

**Factory Options:**  
Power Windows  
Power Door locks  
ABS  
Tilt Wheel  
Cruise Control  
Power Steering  
AC and Heater  
Front disc brakes, Rear Drums

**Suspension/Wheels/Tires/Brakes**

OEM Suspension  
Wheels - OEM Steelies with hub caps  
Tires - Recommended replacing but still has some good thread on it.

**Engine/Transmission**   
2.4L L4 DOHC FI Engine  
Oil Change: Valvoline Maxlive engine oil regularly since 70000 miles  
Just replaced the Air Filter  
Perfect Transmission condition.

**Interior/Exterior**  
Interior is Tan color, with cloth seats. Good condition for its age  
No major body damage, no serious accident.

Rear Bumper is chipped but no rust and major damage.  
Hood was damaged due to minor accident, replaced with a new hood with no paint.  
Front Bumper was replaced due to rust…  
No Dings.

**GOODS: (** Maintenance)  
Front Brake pads, Front Rotors replaced, DIY summer 2005  
Rear Brake pads, Rear drums replaced, DIY summer 2005  
Front calipers replaced, DIY summer 2005  
Coolant flush - summer 06 (Valvoline)  
Transmission flush - summer 06 (Valvoline)  
Windshield Wipers (annually at Valvoline, last replaced on Fall 2005)  
Oil pan gasket replaced at Valvoline (Fall 2006)  
Transmission Gasket replaced at Valvoline (Fall 2006)

**CONS…**  
Gasket Seam between the transmission and the engine is starting to seeping oil…  
Needs a new master cylinder for the brakes.

**Reason to sell**  
Getting another car!

**Additional Comment.**  
Replaced Factory installed cassette radio with a new cd player  
Interior - Always kept it in good condition.  
Exterior - Despite the paint damage, car has no structural damage.  
Great winter and overall car.  
Was regularly maintained to keep the engine in top condition.

**Now Pics…**

**Exterior:**  
 **![http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q127/btong1978/Dodge%20Stratus%2096/front_passenger.jpg](http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q127/btong1978/Dodge%20Stratus%2096/front_passenger.jpg)**  
 **![http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q127/btong1978/Dodge%20Stratus%2096/front_driver.jpg](http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q127/btong1978/Dodge%20Stratus%2096/front_driver.jpg)**  
 **![http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q127/btong1978/Dodge%20Stratus%2096/back_driver.jpg](http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q127/btong1978/Dodge%20Stratus%2096/back_driver.jpg)**  
 **![http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q127/btong1978/Dodge%20Stratus%2096/back_passenger.jpg](http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q127/btong1978/Dodge%20Stratus%2096/back_passenger.jpg)**  
 **![http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q127/btong1978/Dodge%20Stratus%2096/back_tire.jpg](http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q127/btong1978/Dodge%20Stratus%2096/back_tire.jpg)**

**Interior:**  
 **![http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q127/btong1978/Dodge%20Stratus%2096/interior_driver.jpg](http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q127/btong1978/Dodge%20Stratus%2096/interior_driver.jpg)**  
 **![http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q127/btong1978/Dodge%20Stratus%2096/interior_front_driver.jpg](http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q127/btong1978/Dodge%20Stratus%2096/interior_front_driver.jpg)**  
 **![http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q127/btong1978/Dodge%20Stratus%2096/interior_back_seats.jpg](http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q127/btong1978/Dodge%20Stratus%2096/interior_back_seats.jpg)**  
 **![http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q127/btong1978/Dodge%20Stratus%2096/radio.jpg](http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q127/btong1978/Dodge%20Stratus%2096/radio.jpg)**

**Engine:**  
 **![http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q127/btong1978/Dodge%20Stratus%2096/engine.jpg](http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q127/btong1978/Dodge%20Stratus%2096/engine.jpg)**

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**Author:** ![\_Karu](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/_karu/32/7602_2.png) [@\_Karu](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/_Karu)\
**Post date:** [December 5, 2006, 7:05am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-1996-dodge-stratus-1500-negotiable/21156/2 "2006-12-05T07:05:03Z")

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Engine type corrected.

2.4L L4 DOHC FI Engine

NOT

2.0L I4 SOHC 16V FI Engine

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**Author:** ![misteroman](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/misteroman/32/7423_2.png) [@misteroman](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/misteroman)\
**Post date:** [December 5, 2006, 8:18am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-1996-dodge-stratus-1500-negotiable/21156/3 "2006-12-05T08:18:42Z")

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36K new?There is no way in hell that car listed for anything that began with a 3 and would be shocked if even in the 20’s especially since it’s seems to be the base model.Free bump no less.

D  
Edit:MSRP: $14,235 - $16,110 from [carsdirect.com](http://carsdirect.com)

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**Author:** ![Willybeen](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/willybeen/32/7351_2.png) [@Willybeen](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Willybeen)\
**Post date:** [December 5, 2006, 8:29am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-1996-dodge-stratus-1500-negotiable/21156/4 "2006-12-05T08:29:03Z")

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36k miles when it was new to him… re read i think

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**Author:** ![misteroman](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/misteroman/32/7423_2.png) [@misteroman](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/misteroman)\
**Post date:** [December 5, 2006, 8:30am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-1996-dodge-stratus-1500-negotiable/21156/5 "2006-12-05T08:30:23Z")

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nah it says it was 36,000(really) when new.What else could it mean?I know it’s not Karu’s car but Bernard seems a lil off.  
D

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**Author:** ![Got\_Rice\_Galant](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/a88e4f/32.png) [@Got\_Rice\_Galant](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Got_Rice_Galant)\
**Post date:** [December 5, 2006, 10:01am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-1996-dodge-stratus-1500-negotiable/21156/6 "2006-12-05T10:01:23Z")

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> [@\_Karu\_](#):
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> Front Bumper was replaced due to rust…

Ummm?!?!?!?!?! Anyone else see a problem with this?

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**Author:** ![airhead](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/airhead/32/7471_2.png) [@airhead](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/airhead)\
**Post date:** [December 5, 2006, 11:35am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-1996-dodge-stratus-1500-negotiable/21156/7 "2006-12-05T11:35:30Z")

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> [@Got Rice Galant](#):
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> Ummm?!?!?!?!?! Anyone else see a problem with this?

Yeah, I can’t believe Chrysler is still using that cheap rust-prone plastic. I drive a Dodge Stratus!!! JK, good luck w/ the sale.🍺

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**Author:** ![newman](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/newman/32/7569_2.png) [@newman](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/newman)\
**Post date:** [December 5, 2006, 11:40am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-1996-dodge-stratus-1500-negotiable/21156/8 "2006-12-05T11:40:42Z")

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gasket between engine and transmission is probably a rear main seal or input shaft seal… Not an easy fix, really. but for 1500… :gotme:

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**Author:** ![\_Karu](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/_karu/32/7602_2.png) [@\_Karu](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/_Karu)\
**Post date:** [December 5, 2006, 1:01pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-1996-dodge-stratus-1500-negotiable/21156/9 "2006-12-05T13:01:07Z")

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> [@misteroman$$$](#):
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> nah it says it was 36,000(really) when new.What else could it mean?I know it’s not Karu’s car but Bernard seems a lil off.  
> D

LOL!

i actually asked him about this. i couldn’t believe it too.

he really bought that car at 36K miles.

then drove it to 150K…unbelievable.

i guess he did a delivery job for some time. plus lot’s of commute here and there.

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**Author:** ![\_Karu](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/_karu/32/7602_2.png) [@\_Karu](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/_Karu)\
**Post date:** [December 5, 2006, 1:02pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-1996-dodge-stratus-1500-negotiable/21156/10 "2006-12-05T13:02:14Z")

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> [@newman](#):
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> gasket between engine and transmission is probably a rear main seal or input shaft seal… Not an easy fix, really. but for 1500… :gotme:

indeed…

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**Author:** ![\_Karu](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/_karu/32/7602_2.png) [@\_Karu](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/_Karu)\
**Post date:** [December 5, 2006, 1:04pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-1996-dodge-stratus-1500-negotiable/21156/11 "2006-12-05T13:04:06Z")

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> [@Got Rice Galant](#):
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> Ummm?!?!?!?!?! Anyone else see a problem with this?

strange as it is.

well, i think it happened after he got bumped by somebody (mentioned above) and had to replace the hood.

somehow the old bumper managed to get rusted because of that accident. therefore he replaced it with an unpainted one.

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**Author:** ![\_Karu](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/_karu/32/7602_2.png) [@\_Karu](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/_Karu)\
**Post date:** [December 8, 2006, 1:55pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-1996-dodge-stratus-1500-negotiable/21156/12 "2006-12-08T13:55:42Z")

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bumped.

car needs to go! remember, price is negotiable…

good beater here!

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**Author:** ![RedGoober4Life](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/redgoober4life/32/7610_2.png) [@RedGoober4Life](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/RedGoober4Life)\
**Post date:** [December 8, 2006, 3:08pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-1996-dodge-stratus-1500-negotiable/21156/13 "2006-12-08T15:08:18Z")

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> [@misteroman$$$](#):
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> 36K new?There is no way in hell that car listed for anything that began with a 3 and would be shocked if even in the 20’s especially since it’s seems to be the base model.Free bump no less.
> 
> D  
> Edit:MSRP: $14,235 - $16,110 from [carsdirect.com](http://carsdirect.com)

No, the base models came with the 2.0 SOHC I4 and no pw/pl/pm.

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**Author:** ![\_Karu](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/_karu/32/7602_2.png) [@\_Karu](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/_Karu)\
**Post date:** [December 12, 2006, 8:53pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-1996-dodge-stratus-1500-negotiable/21156/14 "2006-12-12T20:53:20Z")

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bumpity bump.

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**Author:** ![\_Karu](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/_karu/32/7602_2.png) [@\_Karu](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/_Karu)\
**Post date:** [December 16, 2006, 10:47am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-1996-dodge-stratus-1500-negotiable/21156/15 "2006-12-16T10:47:29Z")

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weekend bump.

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**Author:** ![\_Karu](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/_karu/32/7602_2.png) [@\_Karu](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/_Karu)\
**Post date:** [December 21, 2006, 11:57am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-1996-dodge-stratus-1500-negotiable/21156/16 "2006-12-21T11:57:23Z")

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bumpie before christmas.

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**Author:** ![kinglou10](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/ecb155/32.png) [@kinglou10](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/kinglou10)\
**Post date:** [January 15, 2007, 12:16pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-1996-dodge-stratus-1500-negotiable/21156/17 "2007-01-15T12:16:19Z")

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ill give u 500 cash a.s.a.p

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**Author:** ![\_Karu](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/_karu/32/7602_2.png) [@\_Karu](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/_Karu)\
**Post date:** [January 15, 2007, 12:19pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-1996-dodge-stratus-1500-negotiable/21156/18 "2007-01-15T12:19:21Z")

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thank you for the offer!

if you don’t mind, can you please contact him through email?

i’m sure he’ll be happy to talk about your offer… 🙂

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**Author:** ![Justin](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/justin/32/7459_2.png) [@Justin](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Justin)\
**Post date:** [January 15, 2007, 12:33pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-1996-dodge-stratus-1500-negotiable/21156/19 "2007-01-15T12:33:01Z")

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> [@\_Karu\_](#):
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> strange as it is.
> 
> well, i think it happened after he got bumped by somebody (mentioned above) and had to replace the hood.
> 
> somehow the old bumper managed to get rusted because of that accident. therefore he replaced it with an unpainted one.

ROFLMAO, are you serious?

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**Author:** ![\_Karu](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/_karu/32/7602_2.png) [@\_Karu](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/_Karu)\
**Post date:** [January 15, 2007, 12:41pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-1996-dodge-stratus-1500-negotiable/21156/20 "2007-01-15T12:41:27Z")

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excuse me, dude, i really don’t know what happened…

i just tried to put what he’s saying on words.

for more detail, please contact the owner… don’t scold me…

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