Poor thing is just worn out. It's been around for ever and from what I hear about them its led a good life. New radiator, fuel pump, burns oil, keep having vacuum problems now on the engine.
I love my caravan, but don't know if I'd ever buy another one. I'm more of a Chevy kinda person.
But for the bad rep that caravans have, I'd have to say it's not deserved. If you take car of it it will last for ever. Mine is just worn out and I haven't taken the best care of it.
Date: 4-28-04,
With a 1989 Plymouth Grand Voyager 3.0 V6 Auto Overdrive:
I agree with this guy!! If you want your van to last take care of it! Everyone has heard horror stories about these vans, but how many people really follow a strict maintenance plan? Well I DO! For starters just Change that tranny fluid and filter EVERY SPRING! And I'd spend the extra money to do a good fluid flush on it every other spring. WHY? You ask, because that's how you can get 285,000 miles on your first tranny like I did. That's right the original transmission went 285 rounds with NO problem. The shop didn't believe me when I said it was the original transmission, but after it was opened up they found the proof by checking the cluster packs, the rebuild kits don't have the same configuration as the original equipment (they called it an improvement, Ha Ha Ha). Currently, I have 355,600 miles on OLD WOODY and he's still raring to get-up and Go Go Go!!! So keep'em clean and your wallet won't run lean!!
PS: The name "Old Woody" refers to the classic wood grain sided vans, like I said, keep it Clean!!!
Minneapolis, Minnesota.
LOL, ya I just bought a 1989 woody with 210650 miles. I couldn't believe it, it starts right up no problem. It had sat for a year, so as soon as I had the old fuel run out of it, it was fine.
It has a freaking sunroof and is probably the most comfortable car I have ever driven.
The auto tranny is sometimes reluctant to shift, but as soon as I get that fixed, along with some new motor mounts, I think it will be a decent ride!!!
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