Power steering pump started leaking fluid.
Shocks wore out.
Mysterious clunking noise from the passenger side of the rear axle.
Fan blower speed lever came loose.
Driver side seat broke - had to get it welded in an upright position to be able to drive.
I really liked driving this car. Big, comfortable. It didn't have to work to accelerate, but I wish it accelerated faster. But this is more of a cruiser and not a race car anyway.
I wish I had owned this car when it were newer. The things that went wrong are surely from age. Older cars show their age much easier than newer cars.
My Fifth Avenue actually got decent gas mileage. One time I got 19 miles per gallon on all highway driving.
All gauges and controls are well within reach.
The cabin is very roomy and comfortable.
They don't make cars this way anymore. If you can find a low mileage Fifth Avenue in great shape, it's a pleasure to drive, as long as you're not in a big hurry, and as long as you like really big cars.
Hey buddy I'm currently 19 years old I bought my 1989 Chrysler in 2002 from my aunt with 89000 miles. I love it. I did some work on it and it drives like it came from the factory. I really love to see people give "granny cars" there props. They really are good cars. Take care of her and she'll do the same.
I love my Fifth Avenue. Unfortunitly I had to put a new transmission in it. But she runs like a beauty. There are small details I would like to do to the car, but its only because of old age. This baby is a nice cruise car with plenty of power.
I got a 1985 fifth avenue from an old lady with 13k miles on it. Only thing that has gone wrong with it is the torque converter went out. It was 500 dollars to replace. otherwise, a great freeway cruiser, and great with passing.
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