RevJim 0 #26 October 8, 2003 Anyone, and I mean ANYONE with a Chrysler Corp (Plymouth, Dodge, Chrysler) 4 speed transmission NEEDS TO READ THIS: http://www.allpar.com/fix/trans.html Van, car, truck. 4, 6, or 8 cylinder matters not as much as the fact that the vehicle has a 4 speed automatic tranny. Yes, Chrysler knows about the problems (hear about all those dead trannys in the late 90s and early 2000 trucks?) and NO, they are not covering them, nor are they recalling any of them. It's the old "if I close my eyes and plug my ears, the problem will go away" crap.It's your life, live it! Karma RB#684 "Corcho", ASK#60, Muff#3520, NCB#398, NHDZ#4, C-33989, DG#1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 3,120 #27 October 8, 2003 Hey, we've had our Toyota Previa for 8 years now (bought it used, it's a 93) and it's up to 170,000 miles and going strong. Still getting 23-24mpg, and has had zero mechanical problems beyond the ones I caused (like ripping off the exhaust guard while off-roading.) It has successfully carried 1600 pounds of people and luggage hundreds of miles. It is currently parked in Perris awaiting a shipment of 60 cases of Lang. How many vehicles can you drive somewhere, get 24mpg on the way, sleep in, then carry 60 cases of beer back home? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DeNReN 0 #28 October 8, 2003 The Chrysler minivan is noted for its transmission problems...and that is one of the things requiring a proper inspection (yes Jim the MAIN thing)..BUT....most ppl. have a tendency to believe a salesperson about the quality of the vehicle to be purchased("our mechanic checked it over last week and its in great shape") cough cough ack! There are many other parts/systems that should be looked at before shelling out any $$$$....Where the brakes inspected??..a brake pedal that feels fine and a van that stops well and evenly does not mean that the brakes are not near worn out or worn out....every day i bring vehicles into my shop with great working brakes.....take the wheels off to see pads and rotors near metal to metal/siezed sliders,calipers,wheel cylinders etc etc.....What about that ball joint that is about to fall off???...The belt tensioner that will soon let go or throw the belt(another common problem with dodge minivans)......What about the 3.0l burning more oil then gas????....I could go on but I wont Soccer Mom(hehe)....I dont think it necessary to have a Chrysler dealer check the trans(not a bad idea but..) A Qualified/Certified mechanic.should look at the van as a whole looking at all aspects of it...including the transmission(road test for shift/delays/shudders etc.)...the condition of the tranmission fluid is also key in a inspection....is the fluid its proper color?(look at new fluid...chrysler fluid is slightly darker than dex/mercon)..but should still be a reddish pink(pinkish red)..if its black and smells burnt...thats not a good sign(most ppl neglect servicing there transmission)...if in doubt about the transmission of a dodge minivan when doing a prepurchace inspection...run away screaming! Btw..I do agree with the rev that the dodge minivan (besides the trans issue) is a semi rock solid vehicle...but as with any 13 year old,prob high milage used vehicle...it should be checked over completely...to either warn you to STAY AWAY or at least give you a idea of what upcoming repairs and or maintance will be required...possibly giving you some bargaining power in the price battle... RevJim are you a "Qualified Tech" or a "backyarder"? Blue Skies and Service your Trans regulary Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WFFC 1 #29 October 8, 2003 Since you're in FL now you probably run in to Patrick Fortune a bit more. He said if you take out the rear seats and only keep the captain's chairs in front, it's just like a sportscar with a big back seat. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DeNReN 0 #30 October 8, 2003 Holy frig you guys type fast...... Ive drivin a Hondamatic civic and bike..... swore I'd never tell anyone Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dagny 0 #31 October 8, 2003 Quote I'm not your average female See....that's why I love ya! (even if you are driving a minivan now) I promise not to laugh...much! Seriously, congrats on the ride! Sooooo, how much does a bench in a van go for these days for poor, wayward, homeless, friendly, appreciative student skydivers? You know, just in case someone asks!? MissyTake me, I am the drug; take me, I am hallucinogenic. -Salvador Dali Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Keith 0 #32 October 8, 2003 Now all you need is a "My kid beat up your student of the month" bumper sticker and you'll be all set Keith Don't Fuck with me Keith - J. Mandeville Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingnut 0 #33 October 8, 2003 you should paint it like my old van the mardi gras mobile i owned back in 2002 and drove to the mardi gras boogie!!!!! n2skdvn or valerina will vouch for it's cool ness!!!!! ______________________________________ "i have no reader's digest version" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RevJim 0 #34 October 8, 2003 QuoteRevJim are you a "Qualified Tech" or a "backyarder"? I was ASE certified in 1990. Haven't worked in a retail shop environment since 1992. So, I guess you can call me a "Backyarder with more $$$ stuck in tools than most people have in their homes." (Yea, I was a Snap-On and Matco geek. Still can't stand Mac though.) The reason I suggested I dealership for the tests is that particular tranny needs to have the computer scanned for a complete check. Everything else I agree with. Did I forget to mention the 3.3 in my 92 Grand Caravan, at 146,000 miles, dusted a late 90's Camaro RS last week? Skymama, bring it on! It's your life, live it! Karma RB#684 "Corcho", ASK#60, Muff#3520, NCB#398, NHDZ#4, C-33989, DG#1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WrongWay 0 #35 October 8, 2003 Question: Ya know the difference between a minivan and a van??? Answer: If you own a minivan, you live in a house. If you own a van, you live in the van. Wrong Way D #27371 Mal Manera Rodriguez Cajun Chicken Ø Hellfish #451 The wiser wolf prevails. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AirMail 0 #36 October 8, 2003 Quote then carry 60 cases of beer back home? Need any help with all that beer, Bill? Edit: Freudian slip help was hemp-- It's never too late to have a happy childhood. Postal Rodriguez, Muff 3342 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jayruss 0 #37 October 8, 2003 wow you're really going to be picking up the guys now! __________________________________________________ "Beware how you take away hope from another human being." -Oliver Wendell Holmes Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deuce 1 #38 October 8, 2003 Right when we had the kids, we got a 90 Ford Taurus wagon. I pull this thing into the lot at work and one of the young Z28 driving guys shouts "Nice Birth Control Car, Kelly!" I'm like, "what?" He says, "Dude, birth control. Anybody driving a car like that ain't never gonna get laid" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jlmiracle 7 #39 October 8, 2003 I love my mini-van and I don't have any kids, not even a dog. It is great. Not only does it carry alot of stuff, and being skydivers we seem to always have alot of stuff, I don't get speeding tickets. I have sped by many police and troopers and not a ticket yet, {knock on wood}. Although I did lend it van to a friend who hurt her ankle and couldn't drive her tiny little sports car cause it was a stick shift and she got a ticket but she was 10 over in a residential area that had had a bunch of complaints about speeders. Congrats!JudyBe kinder than necessary because everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 273 #40 October 8, 2003 QuoteHe says, "Dude, birth control. Anybody driving a car like that ain't never gonna get laid" It's got a DieHard battery in it. I have jumper cables. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DeNReN 0 #41 October 8, 2003 HEY!!!......I had a 90 Taurus wagon...no wonder i didnt date much those couple of years Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deuce 1 #42 October 8, 2003 QuoteQuoteHe says, "Dude, birth control. Anybody driving a car like that ain't never gonna get laid" It's got a DieHard battery in it. I have jumper cables. Are we talking about your new car, or some toy you have nicknamed "mini-van"? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 273 #43 October 8, 2003 QuoteAre we talking about your new car, or some toy you have nicknamed "mini-van"? Both. Toys are better than men. They can't talk so they'll never say they're going to call when they have no intention of ever doing so. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deuce 1 #44 October 8, 2003 QuoteQuoteAre we talking about your new car, or some toy you have nicknamed "mini-van"? Both. Toys are better than men. They can't talk so they'll never say they're going to call when they have no intention of ever doing so. Spattered by the broad brush yet again! Bwah! I'm pretty sure a guy said he was going to call you and did just recently. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 273 #45 October 8, 2003 QuoteI'm pretty sure a guy said he was going to call you and did just recently. Yeah, well, you're the exception that proves the rule. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #46 October 8, 2003 QuoteI was ASE certified in 1990. Soooo.... any tips, advice, or nuggets of info about my 88 Jeep Cherokee? Inline 6 4.0L Auto Tranny, no A/C.---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RevJim 0 #47 October 9, 2003 Make sure you have an auxilary tranny cooler, change the oil every 3000 miles or less, and have the brakes checked at least once a year*. Other than that, you got a good 'un. * Brakes on late 80's Jeeps, as well as like year Dodge pickups do not give a warning before metal on metal damage and possible failure. No squeek squeek squeek, grind, just grind, poof, pedal all the way to the floor.It's your life, live it! Karma RB#684 "Corcho", ASK#60, Muff#3520, NCB#398, NHDZ#4, C-33989, DG#1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bodypilot90 0 #48 October 9, 2003 QuoteAnybody know a good, honest mechanic in Sebastian? ask Kieth at the zoo bar and Vic. Tony and I do most of the mopar stuff around the dz. Tony is a tranny man Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
happythoughts 0 #49 October 9, 2003 I think that you may be a soccer mom. Acceptance is the first step in recovery. Think of me as a pseudo-therapist. Stacy is a real therapist but who needs real therapy? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kennedy 0 #50 October 9, 2003 Quote(like ripping off the exhaust guard while off-roading.) Dude, you took a Toyota Previa off-road? You are THE MAN! [yes everyone, I just told billvon he is the man]witty subliminal message Guard your honor, let your reputation fall where it will, and outlast the bastards. 1* Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
