The 2013 Dodge Dart

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The 2013 Dart is a big hit, and until this weekend I didn't know why. It's not a luxury sedan, and if price is of not a concern you would probably purchase a $57,000 Cadillac or something of that nature. But one thing is for sure the 2013 Dart is a force to be reckoned with.

For months I have been droning on and on about how I need to drive the 2013 Dodge Dart. It has sexy outward appearance, bears the oh so trusty dodge emblem, and is allegedly all things tech crammed into a neat tasty package. So I got my chance to drive both, a mid-package Focus and Dart.

The Focus was certainly a smooth ride and the looks were everything I thought they would be. At 6'5" I fit comfortably in the drivers seat with just enough room for a passenger behind (although they would be a bit cramped)... but that was where the amazement ceased. The dash was admittedly a bit intimidating (although pretty and fitting for the car) and the engine, not so impressive.

Then there was the Dodge Dart... a oasis in the midst of a desert. My friend managed to pick one up for around $13,000 and it proved to be magnitudes more exciting.

Let's start with thing number one... the engine is amazing. This car can get real-mpg up to about 38mpg even with my lead foot and the acceleration is smooth and consistent. The car isn't light and pushy like previous smaller versions of Dodge (like the Neon) and the center console fits the look of the car very much and provides pertinent and crucial information.

The other features looked and felt very practical and the interior is built of solid materials as well as comfortable seats. If anyone knows about seat comfort it would be me at 350lbs. This car is more than I expected overall and my expectations were low. Needless to say, purchasing is in my future.