1977 Dodge Van Tradesman 200 review from North America
"Built like a tank"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
A/C went out after I bought it.
Seats and arm rests have worn out, but were replaced at the salvage yards.
1st engine = wore out the cam = junked it and rebuilt.
2nd engine = lasted 13 years. I supposedly paid for a fancy engine with a R/V cam to help pull my Concession Trailer that I use for work. It was just a good 318 after all. I figure I put 250000 miles on that engine before it threw the crank rod.
Seals on the doors have gone.
Replaced U-Joints.
Replaced front end.
Replaced transmission w/fact.
727 brake booster replaced and master cylinder.
Rear end axle replaced.
General comments?
Strong and reliable.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1977 |
| First year of ownership | 1987 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | 318 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | |
| Dealer Service marks | 2 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 800000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 3500000 miles |
| Previous car | Toyota Van |
| Date of Entry | 25th March, 2009 |