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My new Avenger - 7/2/2007 10:28:10 PM    Kreative_Kat Posts: 2 Joined: 7/2/2007 Status: offline I picked up my new Avenger on Wednesday the 27th.   I've had it almost a week now.  I like it more each day.  I didn't shop around too much before buying a car so I was worried I had made a wrong decision.  I originally was going to buy an 05 Magnum 8cyl but due to gas prices my dad talked me out of it.    So I had seen the new Avengers and thought they were a good price and good looking.  Right after I bought it however I wasn't as thrilled.  I think the rear end of the vehicle is pretty awful .. needs some rear ground effects.  I also didn't get a spoiler so that makes it look funny as well.  I wish I could have gotten Chrome rims, but that's not the end of the world.  I did get a good color in my opinion, the 18" rims, the convenience packages, and the mygig system.  So it's pretty well loaded on the inside.  I did opt out for leather as I'm not a fan of it in the first place.  I only had the option of 3 vehicles within 150 miles that had the nav system and the color I wanted so this one fit pretty well.  I have plans to add rally stripes in the near future and also tinting. Other than that there aren't many mods available as of yet.  But I will definitely be keeping my eyes open for things as they show up!  I had fun modding my last car and miss it terribly.  The dealership already sold it by Sunday.  So that was quick.  Anyhow I look forward to speakin to all the new Avenger owners and how everyone likes the vehicles.  _____________________________ Post #: 1

RE: My new Avenger - 7/3/2007 8:41:27 AM    SueK   Posts: 235 Joined: 6/21/2007 Status: offline That's great! I got mine two weeks ago and I have fun driving it.Is that your car in the picture? If it is it's nice. I have the Silver Steel metallic and I'll tell you it was hard picking out what color I liked. The pictures online don't really give the true colors. I'm thinking the same as you are with putting a spoiler on etc. There aren't many palce to buy anything for or cars yet lol That's drives me nuts.  Here's a link I found for spoilers. They don't have them yet, But the owner said to me $199.00 painted and shipped http://www.aftermarket-unlimited.com/shop/  You won't find them yet on there,He said it's going to be 6-8 weeks for him to get them. Here's another for graphics http://www.autotrimdesign.net/items_36402.html  Take a look at the color chart to see what the colors might look like. You can order samples too. Good luck with your car!! (in reply to Kreative_Kat) Post #: 2

RE: My new Avenger - 7/3/2007 6:53:45 PM    Kreative_Kat Posts: 2 Joined: 7/2/2007 Status: offline Yep that's my car in my signature.  I didn't even think twice about the color I just knew I wanted that one.  I have always wanted a blue or white car and this blue was so pretty so I decided on it.  Good luck with yours!  I'm having transmission trouble already and have an appt to take it in Monday at 8am to have it checked.    Tonight I had to pull over and turn the car off and back on to be able to continue driving.  It had put itself in the wrong gear!  _____________________________ (in reply to SueK) Post #: 3

RE: My new Avenger - 7/4/2007 7:04:33 AM    SueK   Posts: 235 Joined: 6/21/2007 Status: offline On other forums there are people who say there's a recall on an air polution part that causes your transmission to stick in a gear. I'll post later where I've seen it. I hope mine doesn't do that. Well if it does then it's covered anyway. Good luck with yours too. Here's one person with trouble http://www.****.com/forums/showthread.php?t=161991  Here's another http://www.allpar.com/forums/index.php?s=668c3008764eef34893d149225e80ce7&showtopic=93478 < Message edited by SueK -- 7/4/2007 7:52:41 AM > (in reply to Kreative_Kat) Post #: 4

RE: My new Avenger - 7/4/2007 12:19:25 PM    SueK   Posts: 235 Joined: 6/21/2007 Status: offline I just read that 2.7 and 3.5 cars are affected with this transmission problem. _____________________________ 2008 Dodge Avenger SE Silver Steel Metallic (in reply to SueK) Post #: 5

RE: My new Avenger - 7/6/2007 3:43:24 PM    keon718nyc   Posts: 9 Joined: 5/31/2007 Status: offline There is a recall. I got the letter in the mail. I had purchased a 2008 Avenger R/T  in march and just got this letter in the mail a week ago.... The two recalls were - Emissions recall G23 - Reprogram TIPM Operation (Transmission). The other was G12 - Latch kit for the doors and latches. I did notice before the recall was done that sometimes the shift point snaped into the next gear kinda hard sometimes, (R/T 3.5). Now that i brought it in to the service for the recall it shifts much smoother under all conditions. I know some people may be pist off like i was but its a new model car and even expensive luxury cars happens to as well. I did notice that they did take out the center consol part where the shifter/gears are, and when they put it back i noticed a little vibration noise from inside there, not to be alarmed i think they did not tighten it very good, but check everything when it leaves the service dept. Attachment (3) < Message edited by keon718nyc -- 7/6/2007 4:00:58 PM > (in reply to SueK) Post #: 6

RE: My new Avenger - 7/6/2007 5:03:49 PM    SueK   Posts: 235 Joined: 6/21/2007 Status: offline That's a beautiful car. That's sharp! Glad you got the shifting problem solved. < Message edited by SueK -- 7/6/2007 5:06:20 PM > _____________________________ 2008 Dodge Avenger SE Silver Steel Metallic (in reply to keon718nyc) Post #: 7

RE: My new Avenger - 7/7/2007 10:39:15 AM    keon718nyc   Posts: 9 Joined: 5/31/2007 Status: offline Thank you!~ Ive now drove it for 3 days with no more shifting problems since the recall. Also i did notice a bit more pep and shifting was much smoother as well since. I do love this car! (in reply to SueK) Post #: 8

RE: My new Avenger - 7/7/2007 6:17:12 PM    SueK   Posts: 235 Joined: 6/21/2007 Status: offline It's a fun car to drive. I enjoy mine even if it's just the 4 cyl.. That's great that your problem are over.  _____________________________ 2008 Dodge Avenger SE Silver Steel Metallic (in reply to keon718nyc) Post #: 9

RE: My new Avenger - 7/14/2007 1:05:37 PM    TigerUSA Posts: 9 Joined: 6/16/2007 Status: offline I got the recall letter as well. I hope to go into the dealer soon as time allows. I will say I haven't noticed any issues with the shifting of the car, so I'm not sure if there's anything to fix. _____________________________ Tiger-USA (in reply to SueK) Post #: 10

RE: My new Avenger - 7/15/2007 5:23:18 AM    SueK   Posts: 235 Joined: 6/21/2007 Status: offline Which model do you have? I'm curious. Thanks _____________________________ 2008 Dodge Avenger SE Silver Steel Metallic (in reply to TigerUSA) Post #: 11

RE: My new Avenger - 7/15/2007 8:36:46 PM    TigerUSA Posts: 9 Joined: 6/16/2007 Status: offline I have an R/T. Got the car in mid April. _____________________________ Tiger-USA (in reply to SueK) Post #: 12

RE: My new Avenger - 7/16/2007 4:37:40 AM    SueK   Posts: 235 Joined: 6/21/2007 Status: offline Thanks. I'm just keeping track of who and what received a letter. I'm just curious. I bet that R/T really flies. _____________________________ 2008 Dodge Avenger SE Silver Steel Metallic (in reply to TigerUSA) Post #: 13

RE: My new Avenger - 7/16/2007 9:46:56 AM    Barry626   Posts: 60 Joined: 3/30/2007 Status: offline quote: ORIGINAL: TigerUSA I have an R/T. Got the car in mid April. My guess is only cars April & before were affected? My R/T AWD was built on May 9 & delivered on May 30th. I have no problems @ all. (in reply to TigerUSA) Post #: 14

RE: My new Avenger - 7/17/2007 3:31:55 PM    sunnyfla   Posts: 11 Status: offline I have the SXT - 2.7 - Marathon Blue - loaded. I thought I was going to have to sale it - due to financial problems. Things have turned around and we are going to keep it. I wanted to let you all know that I had both recalls done on mine the door latch and the transmission re-programming deal. I got my car mid april too. All is great with the car - loving it.  (in reply to Kreative_Kat) Post #: 15

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