1989 Plymouth Voyager LXE review from North America

Radiator replaced.

Struts replaced.

Brakes rebuilt.

Muffler replaced.

Catalytic converter replaced.

EGR valve replaced.

Clutch replaced.

Fuel Pump replaced.

Rear Shocks replaced (dampeners)

Power steering rack replaced.

Front engine mount broke at 153,000 miles.

I know it looks like a lot of replacing, but I really consider most of them minor maintenance items on a car with over 200,00 miles on it. I know some people claim they have never had to do anything to their minivans, but I am a little skeptical.

Replacement parts are very inexpensive and easy to obtain at NAPA and other lower price (read than non-MOPAR) sources. The vehicle is so easy to work on, especially with the 2.5L engine which is so easy to do all the maintenance stuff with.

Fuel economy is OK, wish it were better, but 25MPG on the highway is OK.

Acceleration with the 5 speed manual transmission is pretty good unless the vehicle is really loaded down. Cruises great at 75MPH all day long on the interstate. Easy to drive and great in the snow. It is a very stable ride.

One word of advice though - do not take your Voyager out on an old dirt road that takes you 10 miles from the nearest real road up in the mountains of Maine where 4x4's and SUV's rarely even venture. You might break a CV joint and be stranded overnight far from a place where your cel phone works.