Dodge Dart Forum

Hi everyone, Is there any place that will rent tools and space or maybe a lift for you to work on your own cars in Socal near SGV? I'm looking for a place like that to make working on my car easier. Any info would be very helpful.

Does anyone know if I can get my hands on the Uconnect 8.4in system separate? I bought my Dart SXT and it doesn't feature the touch screen display, however I was wondering if I could purchase it and install myself? Where can I get it?!? Thanks!

The day after we bought the Dart I was wishing it had a cargo net. My Durango and Charger came with them. I found that Mopar sells one for $35. I was wondering if anyone has bought one yet. I don't see where in the trunk it would hook to. I pretty sure it does not hook to the grocery bags hooks. If it does I still do not see a floor hook.

Dodge has just announced that the 2013 Dart is getting two special edition packages along with a new Ralleye appearance package.

The special edition packages will be available on SXT and Limited models, and both offer cost savings compared to buying all the options included individually.

Customers who opt for the SXT special edition will get a slew of options, all for about $595. For looks, the package includes a black crosshair grille, dark tinted projector headlamps, projector fog lamps, LED racetrack tail lamps, and integrated dual exhaust.

On the inside, the SXT special edition models get Uconnect voice command with bluetooth, leather-wrapped steering wheel, steering-wheel mounted audio controls, front-passenger seat in-seat storage, remote start (with automatic transmission), USB port, 12-volt auxiliary power outlet, trip computer, vehicle information center, tire pressure monitoring display, active grille shutters and underbody aerodynamic treatment.

Bump up to the Dodge Dart Limited Special Edition, and the car comes fitted with an 8.4-inch Uconnect touch screen, back-up camera, 7-inch full-color TFT (Thin Film Transistor) LED display, premium door trim panel with soft-touch upper surfaces, leather-wrapped steering wheel with audio control and speed control, accent stitching on the instrument panel, power 10-way driver’s seat, front passenger in-seat storage, illuminated front cupholders, 12-volt auxiliary power outlet in console, speed sensitive power locks, power front windows with one-touch up/down, ambient LED interior lighting, automatic headlamps, active grille shutters, underbody aerodynamic treatment, tire pressure monitoring display and Limited badges. The Limited Special Edition package is available for $1,810.

Lastly, customers can now order their Dart with the Ralley appearance package, that adds on a unique black front fascia, Rallye badges and class-exclusive 17-inch Hyper Black aluminum wheels, all for $395.

The Dodge Dart ranked highest in its segment based on responses from owners of 2013 model year vehicles in Strategic Vision’s quantitative study of 17,568 owners. The Dart led the highly competitive small-car segment.

Strategic Vision measures “Total Quality” by studying more than 440 variables that encompass positive and negative experiences including reliability, driving excitement, emotional attachment and overall sales and service satisfaction.

“In today’s competitive market, customers expect and deserve a highly reliable vehicle,” Doug Betts, Senior Vice President—Quality, said. “This particular study recognizes that to excel in overall quality it’s important to also deliver well-crafted, exciting vehicles and ensure customer satisfaction after the sale. These honors show that customers appreciate the innovations in the all-new Dart as well as the ongoing improvements we’re making throughout our product lineup.”

Strategic Vision Vice President Christopher Chaney said the Dodge Dart’s results in the TQI index prove that customers respond when “you mix super exceptional versatility, motivating exterior styling, and a strong array of high quality performing components and concepts.” “Dodge Dart’s leading in the small car segment is extraordinary when you consider how much focus, design and competitive engineering exists within this important segment,” Chaney said.