3.8 engine gets around 17 mpg on the highway or worse.
3.3 engine I had in my 97 Van got 28 on the highway.
Sticker says 24 when you buy it, not even close...
Don't understand the huge difference between just a little more power and 0.5 L difference in the engines??
Chrysler engineers need to go back to the drawing table on the 3.8...
I purchased a 2001 Chrysler Town and Country EX with 3.8. I cannot get anywhere near the EPA estimated mileage. The best I could achieve is 16.7 MPG. This included highway driving with a light foot! It might have something to do with the break in period... I don't know. The dealer said the mileage should improve after 6,000 miles.
I am very disappointed!
Bought a 2001 T&C EX in March, 2001 and am also disappointed with the gas mileage. On the highway the best I have done is 20 mpg but around town it ranges from 13 to 16 (there are no hills in the area). Perhaps this year's big increase in horsepower (I believe 30HP more this year for the 3.8) is to blame, but this is pretty poor gas mileage. I also suspect that the transmission's shifting pattern (seems especially slow to engage the overdrive at lower speeds) may also contribute to the problem. I don't buy the 6000 mile comment one of you had from your dealer. I believe that the owner's manual states 1,000 miles for the transmission to be totally trained.
I have had plenty of trouble with the power lift-gate and am not impressed with the paint quality (check the leading edge of your front doors and you will see primer paint coming through). This is my fourth car from Chrysler and none of them ever got the EPA estimates but they were all very reliable cars for the most part.
What, like 180 HP for a van isn't enough?
I think the 3.8 AWD is the best people carrier ever built!
Has anyone had transmission problems with 2000 Town/Country?
Or air conditioners?
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