A blog post by the Car Take Guy criticizing a Dodge Stratus R/T Coupe spotted at the 2026 New York International Auto Show drew intense reader backlash, prompting the Car Take Guy to highlight defenders' comments and publish over a dozen photos.
Reader Stephen Walter Gossin praised his 2003 Dodge Stratus Coupe, saying his 176,000-mile example has been his daily driver for 11 years and that the V6, two-door layout with a manual transmission makes it a well-built, affordable option. Gossin described the mileage as a testament to the car's build quality.
Other commenters alternately called the Stratus Coupe ugly, defended it as part of automaker history, or lamented the dwindling number of affordable sporty coupes, and some accused the blog of "hating cars." The Car Take Guy said he would showcase favorite reader comments and the submitted photos in response to the reaction.
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