18th Nov 2004, 19:20
I bought my New Yorker from my grandpa for $1500 and it had about 68,000 miles on it. I had a problem with the head leaking, a head bolt came loose and leaked out my coolant then that caused the engine to overheat and then it cracked the head. I have done minor things to keep it going (pick-up coil, fuel pressure regulator, and a CV joint) other than that it has been nice and get great mileage. I now have 91,000 miles on it and I am suprising pleased with it. Don't give up on it these cars will be worth something to somebody in the far future.
Dustin Ostler
Springville, UT.
23rd Dec 2004, 18:03
My 1987 Chrysler New Yorker with 259992 km., is a beauty, not only in appearance, but in dependability. The engine 5.2L just keeps going, and going, giving excellent gas mileage 27 on highway. It is extremely comfortable and has every option available.
8th Feb 2010, 21:17
I got my New Yorker 1987 as a present. I have always wondered, now that Chrysler has become a different company, if the car is going to be collectible or not. It's got the best engine in it, and no complaints about the 2.5L, it runs better than my PT Cruiser, and spends less money. So far I have not seen anyone with the same car I have.
29th Jun 2023, 11:28
No, 2.5l 4-cylinder. The FWD versions of the New Yorkers were standard with a 2.2l turbo, or you could "delete" that engine and opt for the 2.5l non-turbo.
When you say 5.2l (the "318"), you are confusing this car with the RWD "Fifth Avenue".
9th Nov 2004, 09:42
The engines on these cars were designed very well, there is only one problem. The electrical systems weren't designed to keep up with the engine. In general if you don't mind having the whole car re-wired, you have nothing to worry about.