1983 Chrysler Fifth Avenue aka New Yorker from North America - Comments

The power windows are all a bit flaky, and the driver's side one doesn't move at all. The front seats are weathered and cracked (assumed due to rain, etc coupled with the window that doesn't roll up), standard wearable parts (air filter, fuel filter, tires, belts, battery, etc) carburetor needs rebuilding and a transmission service is long past overdue. It passed California emissions tests at a high idle (930 rpm), the idle test is setup for 600 rpm. The timing was also 9 degrees BDC rather than the regulation 16. Liked to stall A lot before putting in a new fuel filter, air filter, and high idle adjustment.

I picked this car up for $500 and spent an additional $300 for general engine repairs. It passed the smog with flying colors (it's emissions are all FAR below the average specs!)

This car accelerates like a tugboat at slow speeds, but after about 45-55 it can really take off! I can't determine max speed as my speedometer only goes to 85.

Gets great highway gas mileage (35 mpg @ 65, 25 mpg @ 80mph) for a heavy luxury car, city gas mileage is horrible (10-12 mpg). Environmentally sound car (I've seen Subaru's pollute more on smog tests).

The handling can be tricky if you're not used to a car practically steering for you. My model included active power steering and suspension (special order, standard?). I can literally drive this car with one finger.

Bad side to the active stuff: if you jog the wheel one way and whip it the other, the active suspension assumes that I'm turning the OTHER way, and leans the car hard in the wrong direction!

I've put a lot of miles on this car as a daily driver. It has been very reliable after the initial repairs, even with an inevitable carburetor rebuild and transmission service. A great daily driver and very comfortable interior.

I have a Chrysler Fifth Avenue. It runs good. It is a 1983 V8 318 engine. It had been sitting on my uncle's property for about 5 years. I worked on it in 2005. My aunt gave it to me because she couldn't get anybody to fix it. The only promblem I have is the power windows don't work and I have a manifold gaket leak, and that's about it.

I love my Chrysler 1983 Standard 318 V8 engine. It is a tough car and runs excellent. Like I said it has been sitting on my uncle's property for about 5 years, behind his trailer. It flood a lot behind the trailer and that Mopar Chrysler still runs. By the way I am only 14, which isn't too bad. I wouldn't trade my Chrysler in for nothing, and that's a promise. Doe anybody know how to fix the headliner that falls and the roof leak.

Is there anybody who can give me a few pointers on how to fix the headliner and the leak I have. My roof is leaking from the inside.

They suposedly top out at 105 MPH I think its more though.

I have this model and am very pleased with it. I'm the second owner and the first was elderly and really babied this car. Everything works very well and it has cold air. Took it on a road trip and had no problems. I like the v-8 engine and it has all the bells and whistles of its day. I love the plush velour seats. It is still very tight and uses no oil. The ride is very comfortable and quiet. I'm planning on having the windows tinted so the seats will not fade. I rate it as a very dependable driver and like the power it has. I saw where this model is still worth 3000 to 4000 in top condition. I would value mine at 3000. She's a cream puff!!!