Overview & Reviews
More aggressive styling up front highlights the changes to the 2008 Dodge Magnum. There are also a couple new features and minor interior trim upgrades.
- Distinctive exterior style, roomy interior, strong V8 acceleration, excellent highway manners, available all-wheel drive.
- Lackluster performance from the base V6 engine, some low-budget interior materials.
User Reviews:
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BAD BATCH - 2008 Dodge Magnum
By PEARL - July 13 - 6:24 pmI downgraded from a dodge ram hemi to save gas when I bought this 08 magnum that only had 12k on it. Not even a month after I bought the car, it started to shut off in the middle of driving. I took it back to the dealer about 4 times and the computer never recorded anything. They looked at me like a dumb lady and all they did was reflash the computer. The tranny makes loud clunky noises when accelerating and slowing down and it bucks when it shouldnt. Car stations change from FM to AM on its own. The car shakes sometimes like it has a carburetor, which I know it doesnt have but I do know what it feels like when an old car wants to shut off. Maybe I got a bad car from the batch.
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Great purchase - would buy another! - 2008 Dodge Magnum
By NJBloke - September 29 - 10:55 amI bought a 2008 certified pre-owned Dodge Magnum SXT (silver/black) three months ago and love it. I needed space for a part-time business (photography) and did not want an SUV/crossover. This vehicle drives like a car and has more space and style then any mid-sized SUV on the road. The 08s are relatively rare as they have a redesigned front facia as well as interior (higher-end soft touch plastics, nicer center console, etc.). If you can find a CPO SXT with low miles for a reasonable price- grab it! I searched for 3 months and stole mine it had 16K miles on it and I bought for $12,800. I plan on keeping this as a second car for years to come.
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Vaders Wagon - 2008 Dodge Magnum
By Vaders Wagon - May 14 - 11:32 amWhat a tragedy that they are canceling this car. Awesome power and soundtrack from the exhaust. Fantastic ride and classic hot-rod looks. Good but not great fuel economy but its a big V-8 so one does not buy this car for the mileage. I ride about 30 mi on 95 every day to work and cant keep it under 90! Comfortable and easy to drive fast. Love the MyGig radio even though it is a little confusing to use at times. Parts of the interior are a little cheap but it is a Dodge. Not a fan of the Auto-stick trans, doesnt work great. Otherwise a classic, pick one up before theyre all gone!!!! Boo-hiss to Chrysler for dropping the axe on it.
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Great car - 2008 Dodge Magnum
By PaulV - February 8 - 10:05 pmI wanted a sporty, powerful, low CG car, able to pull a small trailer, and haul lots of stuff. This was the only one under $50K. I recently completed a 4000 mi roadtrip and it was great.... very comfortable (Im 64"), and it didnt even downshift going up mountain passes. The lifetime powertrain warranty & multidisplacement engine were big pluses. The high intensity headlights are great turn night into day. I think the interior is ugly 5 different colors... bad try at a retro look, but Im getting over it. The visibility isnt good, and made worse by heavy window tinting. The trailer package didnt come with a hitch or wiring. The my gig system works well great sound.
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Suprised - 2008 Dodge Magnum
By Pleased - February 3 - 4:08 pmI thought I would not like the base Magnum SE with the 2.7L engine, I was wrong. The base engine has plenty of power for my needs. Have you mind, if youre in it for power, then go for the 3.5 or the HEMI. My whole reason for buying is, comfort and gas mileage. I strongly believe that the Magnum SE for me is the best bang for the buck. Its a lot more comfortable than than the Charger SE. One other thing, it comes with a lifetime powertrain. So what if the motor or trans goes out while you own it, just get it replaced for free. Go test drive the 2.7L and youll be surprised.
