Whereas Dodge’s most up-to-date Dart didn’t hit the mark, in the present day’s Good Value of No Cube SXT Rallye would possibly show to be extra heading in the right direction owing to its uncommon six-speed stick and possibly even its worth.
To be a crowd-pleaser means to have close to ubiquitous enchantment, as we see with the likes of pizza or Tom Hanks. Owing to its frugality and parkable measurement, the 2011 Honda Civic NGV we checked out yesterday may need shared that pantheon had been it not for a dearth of pure gasoline filling stations holding it again. Such a limitation naturally additionally limits the enchantment, and most of you felt that $9,999 was far an excessive amount of to anticipate from such a small viewers. An 88 p.c No Cube loss was the consequence.
After all, if frugality is a key facet of auto possession however coping with high-pressure compressed pure gasoline is out of the query, there are many decently sized and fairly penny-pinching gasoline-fueled automobiles on the market, even in our crossover-obsessed market.
One of many least well-liked of those choices is the Dodge Dart, a automotive that seemingly got here and went out there with out making a lot as a dimple within the public zeitgeist. These automobiles are so below the radar that, remarkably, one was lately offered by a supplier regardless of having been out of manufacturing since 2016.
Primarily based on a platform shared with the Alfa Romeo Giulietta and Fiat Bravo, the FWD Dart doesn’t look in the least Italian. As an alternative, the compact sedan’s styling harkens again to the semi-beloved Neon of the ’90s and wears a badge much more traditionally notable in Mopar historical past. None of that mattered, nonetheless, because the Dart arrived at a time when the recognition of compact sedans was most likely at its lowest, and the market was already stuffed with established fashions just like the VW Jetta and Toyota Corolla.
So poor had been the Dart’s gross sales that Fiat Chrysler (now Stellantis) pulled the plug on the mannequin after simply 4 years in the marketplace. Including insult to damage, the automotive was changed by… nothing.
This 2013 Dodge Dart SXT Rallye appears to be one of many best-kitted variations of the automotive, that includes a six-speed stick and 160-horsepower 1.6-liter MultiAir turbo 4 for a drivetrain. Each parts are Fiat-sourced, and the little engine’s full lack of torque within the low rev vary will make drivers grateful for the handbook.
In accordance with the advert, the automotive has a clear title and an inexpensive 134,000 miles below its belt. Whereas provided as for-sale-by-owner, the advert is written in complete supplier communicate. It’s peppered with exclamation marks and notes that the Dart “runs robust!!” and is “Priced to promote QUICK!!”
I’m not precisely certain what automotive the vendor is describing for the reason that advert claims the Dart’s situation to be “glorious” and says that there are not any rips or tears within the inside regardless of footage displaying rips on the motive force’s door armrest and tears on the middle console cubby cap. Apart from these flaws, the inside appears to be in first rate form, and the SXT is fitted with the bigger 8.4-inch U Join infotainment display.
There’s not a lot to speak about on the outside. It’s painted in metallic Torred and is paired with black-painted or dipped alloy wheels and a probably-not-legal degree of window tint. It’s probably only a trick of the sunshine within the images, however the shade match between the bumpers, entrance fenders, and the remainder of the automotive appears hinkey from some angles. On the plus aspect, the headlamp lenses are clear, and the bodywork seems freed from door dings or nook scrapes.
Concerning choices, this Dart appears well-equipped however not excessive. Naturally, it has A/C, energy home windows and locks, plus the anticipated backup digital camera in its heart stack show. What extra may one need?
If somebody did need this Dart, they’d should deal with its $4,475 worth, and we’re right here to assist them with that call.
What’s your opinion about this almost-forgotten automotive at that type of worth? Does that really feel like a deal to go below the radar? Or does that worth completely miss the bullseye?
You determine!
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