1987 Chrysler Fifth Avenue Reviews - Page 5 of 5

Okay, this is scary. I'm 20 and bought my 5th Ave in 1999. Almost the same on the mileage. I got mine with 119k and it's at 134k now. It definitely is a pimp ride. My friends may not have agreed at first, but once I showed them the interior, they did a 180.

Great car for rollin' on the strip. I just had the rear end go bad on me, but I do have a heavy foot. Other then, it's a great car. Luxury wise, no other car even comes close.

Good review and I can agree with most of what you said.

Can you tell me your secret to 25mpg so I can try it on mine? Is that highway or city mileage?

Thanks,

Rocmt2000@yahoo.com.

I'm curious about the fuel mileage, also. Is that the stock setup of the 318/2 bbl carb? I get about 20 mpg highway only, cruise set to 65, no more. But in town driving she sucks gas more than the 24' straight truck I drive for work. (the big diesel truck gets about 12mpg)

Ya, I get about 20-21 on the highway also, but lousy city miles, what was Chrysler thinking only putting an 18 gallon fuel tank in?! I too would like to know how to get 25 MPG.

The best mileage I ever got in my 318 2-barrel was 22.1, and that was a long trip on a flat, straight road doing 55 mph on a windless day.

I had my 5th for 10yrs. but sold it recently and miss it! The deal with MPG is this- the ancient choke system gobbles gas while the car warms up, if you make a lot of short trips you will get 13mpg. Also the lean burn computer system gets old and can't hold the timing right- gas waster here too. Finally, if you want mid 20'sMPG don't go over 55-60MPH, these cars are geared for what used to be the maximum speed limit. Finally, the 318 is hard on the oil, it gets black after just a few thousand miles- I felt better running Mobile 1 Synthetic 5w-30 and changing every 7,ooo miles or so, think I got a little better MPG with the good oil. Hope this helps and HAPPY motoring in your mighty 5th. Ave. -Rob.