1965 Dodge Coronet Reviews, Pricing & Specs
What owners say
"The 1965 Dodge Coronet receives mixed but generally positive feedback from owners. Many love its classic muscle car roots and the exhilarating driving experience it offers, especially with models like the 426 Max Wedge. Owners appreciate its power, performance, and the nostalgia of owning a car that has significant history and character. However, some noted concerns about handling in wet conditions and the initial appearance, leading to a few aesthetic critiques. Overall, it’s cherished as a fun, strong, and reliable classic car."
The '62-'65 cars aren't as popular as the '66-'74 cars most people think of as true muscle cars, but this is how it began. Styled in the interim years after Virgil Exner left but before Elwood Engel fully took over, they're a little plain but that doesn't matter much when you're packing a 426 Max Wedge. They're more go than show with a certain sleeper aspect (The Little Old Lady from Pasadena drove a '64 Plymouth). Once you upgrade the brakes to handle the weight and power this car is great, reliable, and fast, though watch out when cornering. There's a lot of weight up front so wet roads and a limited slip can make any intersection feel like Dead Man's Curve. Still, they're smaller than '66-up Mopars so they'll hold the road better when it's dry. Aftermarket support of the '62-'65 Mopars has really hit the scene in the last 5 years making them a good choice for restoration, racing, or daily commuting.
April 4, 2008This was my first car. Mine was beige (with three different colors of primer), both quarters banged up, 318cc engine, automatic. I drove it from AR to UT and sold it before joining the Army. Loved it because it was my FIRST car, hated it because it was a Dodge, oh, and ugly!
October 28, 2008i love it she is strong durable car very clean faster than the normal 4 door sedan easy on the price and repairs gets great gas millage Wat it is the car is fun as hell to drive fast old car
September 9, 2011
