1993 Chrysler New Yorker Fifth Avenue review from North America
"Chrysler: please resurrect the New Yorker again and I will be your first customer"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
153K changed front brake pads, rotors.
154K changed headlight switch and socket, thermostat and coolant.
169K changed spark plugs.
174K bought 2 new front tires.
174k A/C refill, expansion valve + switch (still leaking so gave it up after $450)
175K bought 2 new rear tires.
192K changed rear brake shoes, turned drums, bought new pistons.
196K transmission service (it wouldn't shift up to 2nd)
197K replaced battery.
210K replaced two rear suspension rings.
217K replaced fuel filter + a section of fuel line.
222K replaced front brake pads, rotors, calipers.
222K fixed a broken engine /transmission mount by securing it with some huge washers.
Oil changed every 5K
K&N filter since the last 40K.
Bought the car for $4500 CAD = 3600 US
Total service costs (not including oil changes, tires) : $3800 CAD = 3040 US.
Total: $8300 CAD = $6640 US
Total kilometers driven: 80000.
Total cost of ownership about 10C / km.
General comments?
Most comfortable car I've ever driven.
Great cruiser. Recently drove it for 1600km (about 1000 miles) in 2 days. It handled it exceptionally well. No back pain after driving it since it has the best seats (or 2 armchairs and a sofa if you will).
Acceleration is little slow for me. This could be because of the shitty transmission. Power kicks in though uphill when you can pass any car.
Vinyl top is worn, but I could spray it over with a special vinyl paint so it doesn't look bad. Paint is still very shiny, but it started to chip off on the hood and the headlight covers. There are 2 minor rust spots on it.
All my family and friends love this car. They feel like they are in a limo or something.
In general, I will try to keep this car running as long as I can. Eventually when it will die I'm also thinking about putting in a brand new engine, transmission and repaint it. Has anyone put in other engine than the 3.3? I seriously like the shape and luxury of this car, but the problem is they don't make these quality cars anymore. A BMW 740 or an LS430 is not as comfortable as my Fifth Ave.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1993 |
| Year of manufacture | 1993 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.3L V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 142000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 222000 kilometres |
| Date of Entry | 5th July, 2005 |