New Car Overview of the 2005 Dodge Stratus Mid-Size Sedan Description: Mid-Size Sedan Base MSRP Range: 20,145 – $21,625 Invoice Price Range: $18,665 – $19,995 Where built: USA Stratus as a four-door sedan stretches long and wide over a taut package with fluid lines patterned after the coupe, although it rides on a separate platform and uses different powertrains. For ... Read More »
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2005 Chrysler 300 Series Full-Size Sedan
Chrysler's new flagship looks like an exclusive luxury coach of bold dimensions with an audacious face, upright structure and chiseled-block body. Read More »
2005 Chrysler Crossfire Sporty Compact Coupe and Convertible
The spirited two-seater from Chrysler debuted in 2004 as a rear-wheel-drive (RWD) sports coupe blending slick American car styling with chassis and parts from Germany via Mercedes. Read More »
2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser Compact Sedan/Wagon
The wild five-door wagon from Chrysler appears in four versions for 2005 with three powertrain choices. Models include the base PT Cruiser, Cruiser Touring, Limited and GT. Read More »
2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser Compact Convertible
Another ragtop from Chrysler comes to market as the 2005 PT Cruiser Convertible. It looks like the lid of a conventional Cruiser was pried off and a shapely roll bar added to arch across the 2+2 cockpit like the curvy handle of a basket. This open-sky edition gets a power convertible soft top with the rear glass window wired with an electric defroster. Read More »
2005 Mercury Sable Mid-Size Sedan and Wagon
New Car Review of the 2005 Mercury Sable Mid-Size Sedan and Wagon Description: Mid-Size Sedan and Wagon Base MSRP Range: $21,055 – $24,020 Invoice Price Range: $19,300 – $21,968 Where built: USA Mercury’s mid-size sedan and station wagon have simplified trim designations in 2005, with sedans tagged as GS or LS and the wagon as LS. Cabins for sedans hold ... Read More »
2005 Mercury Grand Marquis Full-Size Sedan
New Car Review of the 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis Full-Size Sedan Description: Full-Size Sedan Base MSRP Range: $24,370 – $30,725 Invoice Price Range: $22,850 – $28,085 Where built: Canada With a long and broad body-on-frame structure, V8 power and classic rear-wheel-drive (RWD) traction, Mercury’s venerable Grand Marquis sedan carries up to six adults and a load of luggage. It has ... Read More »
2005 Mercury Montego Mid-Size Sedan
New Car Review of the 2005 Mercury Montego Mid-Size Sedan Description: Mid-Size Sedan Base MSRP Range: $24,345 – $28,245 Invoice Price Range: $22,320 – $25,830 Where built: USA This new mid-size sedan for Mercury shares DNA with Ford’s flagship Five Hundred sedan, as both use a Volvo platform. Montego brings the tight handling traits of a European touring car and ... Read More »
2005 Mercury Mariner Compact Sport Utility Vehicle
New Car Review of the 2005 Mercury Mariner Compact Sport Utility Vehicle Description: Compact Sport Utility Vehicle Base MSRP Range: $21,405 – $26,405 Invoice Price Range: $19,860 – $24,410 Where built: Japan Mercury’s new compact-class SUV comes with premium equipment and optional V6 power plus front-wheel-drive (FWD) or automatic all-wheel-drive (AWD) traction. It’s called a crossover wagon because Mariner rides ... Read More »
2005 Mercury Mountaineer Mid-Size Sport Utility Vehicle
New Car Review of the 2005 Mercury Mountaineer Mid-Size Sport Utility Vehicle Description: Mid-Size Sport Utility Vehicle Base MSRP Range: $29,525 – $38,370 Invoice Price Range: $26,820 – $34,690 Where built: USA Mid-Size Mountaineer the SUV returns in three versions for 2005 labeled Convenience, Luxury and Premier. The cabin supports up to three rows of seats for seven riders. Luxury ... Read More »
