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-Larry
Naples, NY
Steve
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-Larry
Naples, NY
Has anyone bought an aftermarket cupholder/console that would sit between the driver and front passenger? It would have to also fit between the built-in CD carrier and the center console. Any suggestions? Thanks!
as for cost, a new 4-speed 41te chrysler transmission would be in the 2k dolar range. if i were you, i would go ahead and get the warranty just to be safe. you can never be too sure with a used car, even if it is in good condition. enjoy your limited-it is a very nice vehicle.
They had the transmission rebuilt and CONTINUE to use it to tow that trailer. Apparently they do NOT have any worry about DC minivan transmissions.
Based on our experience, transmission failure rate in a DC minivan is about 3 per cent.
If you listen to the Professional Trolls in Town Hall, the DC minivan transmission failure rate is 100 % after the warranty expires at 3 years 36,000 miles....which 4aodge and I can assure you is bull excrement.
Based on the DC warranty of 7 years 100,000 miles that has been offered for a few months now, there will be MANY DC minivans that will go over 100,000 miles before the transmissions fail (as long as they are the original owner).
anybody had good/bad experience with warrantydirect? seems like very solid bumper-to-bumper coverage for reasonable price.
If you own a Honda, get a Honda warranty.
With manufacturer's warranties, the repairs are paid directly to the dealer by the company.
All other warranties are just insurance policies where the person PAYS for the repairs and then submits the bill to the warranty company. The warranty company will then reimburse the person IF the warranty company is honest.
http://www.warrantydirect.com/auto_faq.html#9
Here's one of the discussions I found about warranties... is this guy off base?
http://www.carbuyingtips.com/warranty.htm
loaded (think its a limited) on hold to lease
for 39months/36K miles. Includes extended warranty
with $100 per incident deductible. When I return it in 3 years it will have 65K miles. Anybody
have experience with a van with this many miles?
Are there lots of repair issues? Any leasing
advise? Leasing is based on price of $18,000
Thanks for a quick response
Steve
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First (no big deal), the product brochure states that adjustable pedals are a standard feature of the T&C Limiteds. My Limited does not have them. Chrysler's web site does not mention them as a standard feature. Any Limited owners out there missing the adjustable pedals?
Second, I did not get any documentation on the 7/100 powertrain warranty. The dealership told me I'd be in the Chrysler system, but that they didn't have any specifc details on the warranty, other than a copy of my application for the warranty. What type of documentation have other new owners received?
Finally, the owner's manual states only one recommended fuel octane - 87. Yet, the product brochure states that mid-grade fuel is recommended in order to get the optimum performance (horsepower/torque). What are other owners' thoughts on fuel type? I'll be using mid-grade, since I want peak performance (acceleration/gas mileage).
Hookedoncars2
Has anyone else had this problem? Any suggestions would be appreciated. The van is going back for the fourth attempted fix next week.
We have a 2000 Town & Country LX 3.3 V6 with 40k miles and it still runs like new without any problems.
Interestingly, I bought a keyless remote off ebay for $9 and went to program it using the directions in the manual, and it also didn't work. Fortunately I found instructions (very similar - just different buttons on the remote to push) on the internet that did work. You'd think they'd get it right in the manual. The place where I found the programming instructions for the wireless remote doesn't have instructions for turning off autolock however.
My question is: Do you guys think that if I can get a good extended warranty which will cover the transmission, would it be a good family vehicle to own? The price is $16,600, which seems pretty good. But they want a lot for their ext. warranty ($1100 for 18K miles, $1700 for 36K). Have you guys been pleased w/ your T&C's? Have you had any major problems with yours? Would you buy another one?
Thanks for any input. Take care...
87 octane fuel seems to work perfectly here -- no lack of power or pep.
One stupid question: what is the difference between AUTO LO and AUTO HI on the temp controls? The manual's only mention is "to select either LO or HI" but goes no further to tell you what the actual difference is... and I can't seem to see one!
If I set my temperate for say 74 degrees and press Auto HI, the system will work fast and blow the fan at full speed to get to 74 degrees in the quickest amount of time.
Usually I opt for Auto LO where, while still getting to my desired set temperature, it will just take a little longer but more quietly given the lower fan setting Auto LO uses.
I think this is a nice feature, because in my 2000 Toyota Avalon, it gives me no choice. I always have to go with just "Auto," which is basically equivalent to my T&C's "Auto HI."
Hope this helps!
1) The fuel economy on the center console shows 20 mpg for mixed driving (city/highway). However, when I filled the tank up and calculated the gas mileage, it gave a little less than 17 mpg! The refuel light comes on at around 300 miles. Is this normal? I am a good driver who doesn't accelerate or brake hard. The engine is the 3.8l variety.
2) I cannot find anything in the manual about changing the timing belt. The van has 95k miles on it and I am concerned whether I need to change the timing belt and water pump at 100k miles. Does this van have a timing chain by any chance?
Thanks.
Thanks
1) In August bought a Thule luggage rack. Works great on factory roof rack.
2) In December bought weathertech floor mats for the winter. Excellent quality.
3) Today had recall part for a/c compressor replaced. recall #B05
4) Had vibration on braking caused by warped rotors. Resurfaced today for $102. Noticed this problem on two earlier posts. I may try the recommendation of getting a torque wrench and properly torquing the front lugs. Anyone know the proper torque?
5) Had front suspension noise. Today replaced link sway 17029017. warranty item.
http://dodgechryslerparts.com/shop/items.php?CA=4&UID=2002041106020363.71.228.3
Thank you for any input. We're about to jump to get the $3K rebate available in NE Ohio. Disregarding the rebate, how much over invoice should I expect to pay?
Jay
-Leather/Suede Seats
-Wrap Around Front Bucket Seats
-Chrome Wheels
-Body Color Roof Rack
-Interior Chrome Door Handles
-Memory Driver's Seat, Mirrors, Radio Presets (and soon pedals)
-Automatic Interior Day/Night Mirror and Driver's Side Outside Mirror
-Automatic On/Off Headlights (Auto Off standard on LXi)
-Standard Full Back Bench Seat w/Armrest (Delete if the no charge split bench is specified)
-More Wood In Interior
My dealer says he has pre-price increase AWD's available. Has there in fact, been an increase?
Since it's a +$35K purchase, I want as much info as possible before facing the inquisition, oops, I mean the car salesman!
Jay
I think LXI is better for kids because of the leather seats. Suede seats a kids fingers should not meet.
Does anyone have long term issues with the suede seats?
My 9000 miles of experience to date with the vehicle has been excellent. The only problems have been an initial slight pull to the right, which the dealership fixed by interchanging the front two tires. And an occasional transient difficulty in extracting the ignition key, which I haven't brought to the dealer's attention yet. It's comfortable, quiet, powerful, has excellent handling, and it all works.
My only "criticism" is that when the vehicle is heavily loaded, it could use a bit more suspension control, perhaps a better grade of shock absorbers.
-Larry
Naples, NY
I have a new LX with AWD. I have only 2800 miles, but this is by far the best vehicle I have owned. I am actually in awe of the engineering that went into this vehicle. The terrific headlights, the windshield wiper spray pattern, the comfortable seats, the quiet interior and on and on.
You know in the industry the standard for measuring assembly quality is the 1 mm rule, i.e, no panel should be uneven by more than 1 mm or left to right symmetry should be within one millimeter. I measured mine with a caliper and found only one gap that was out by one millimeter, all others were a fraction of a millimeter. Well done indeed.
Continued good luck with yours Larry. This is my first van and at this point I cannot imagine ever getting anything but a van.
Ed
You forgot
- cruise control that shifts *down* to keep downhill speed from rising (Click and Clack didn't think that this feature existed on any vehicle)
- 3.8L engine that is still quiet at 4000 rpm
- battery saver that shuts off power drain when a door is accidentally left open
- audible warning for low gasoline level
- easy-out seats
- tight turning circle
- extra bright instrument-lighting that can actually be seen during the daytime with headlights and sunglasses on (oh, how I've wished for this in other vehicles!)
Wishes:
- a "close" button for the rear hatch similar to that for the powered side doors
- CD player, not tape, as radio standard (I changed my radio to one with a CD player)
- more convenient parking brake release handle
- better design for the movable center console, and an extra rubber floor plug when the console is out of the vehicle
- dashboard design that prevents stuff from migrating forward to base of windshield
- better gas mileage
At 9000 miles, I can truly say that this is one great vehicle.
-Larry
Naples, NY