1986 Plymouth Voyager LE review from North America
"The Original And Best"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Nothing yet.
General comments?
A classic cruiser. Burgundy paint on burgundy cloth with the woody panels. Power windows, locks, mirrors, seats, and an awesome stock radio (soon to be replaced). Three speed automatic with the Mitsubishi 2.6L (gasp! horror!) engine.
First thing I want to address. These engines are NOT as bad as they are made out to be. They're reliable, torquey, and compared to six cylinder engines of the era, good on gas. They can be a real pain if you don't maintain them, as they are a carbureted design. Don't expect to set any speed records either, especially in these minivans (foot to the floor merging into highway traffic it took me 10 seconds to go from 35km/h to 95km/h). Other than that, people are just whining because fuel injection has made them lazy and reliant on computers.
Such a clean van! And comfortable! The power seats are a really nice touch. The windows and power locks still work after 19 years. Perhaps the most interesting part of the inside are these little knobs in the ceiling above the driver and passenger. They actually remotely open and close the rear vent windows! I know that modern vans to this electrically, but it's a really cool feature.
The gas struts always wear out on the tailgate. This can get frustrating, and even dangerous if you forget to hold the gate up (I got bonked in the head at the dealership). A cheap $20 fix for new gas struts via Canadian Tire.
Handles straight and true. Very nimble for a minivan. Not quick, but nimble.
Overall, this is a great van. Not quick, but reliable, dependable, and definitely worth it's weight in old-time style.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model Year | 1986 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.6L Mitsubishi Automatic |
| Performance marks | 5/10 |
| Reliability marks | 9/10 |
| Comfort marks | 10/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 188000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 188000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Plymouth Reliant |
| Date of Entry | 6th January, 2005 |

