1987 Dodge Van Ramwagon 150 review from North America
"Dependable to the bitter end"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Air Conditioning went at 85k, starter went around 120k, fuel pump at 140k, minor internal and external repairs. Transmission and engine like new!
Driver seat worn to stuffing. Was in process of replacement when van destroyed.
Standard issue Dodge rust spots: Gas tank cover, battery shelf under hood, etc.
General comments?
This no thrills conversion van is perhaps the best example of a reliable auto.
Despite being repainted before purchase, the van was fighting a losing battle with fading.
The engine would not stop, despite the complete absence of compression in the cylinders. Transmission shifted at the same speeds under all conditions.
You could not ask for a larger beast to drive around town. The lack of power features made maintance easy, the van was basic as all get-out.
This Dodge bomb had the accleration of a Pinto hauling a semi-trailer, but the cruising speed kept up with the traffic. My only complaint was that my 'DGE', as I called her (the 'DO' fell off the hood after an oil change) was destroyed by a flat bed tow truck. Oh well, at least I had the proud satisfaction of seeing my DGE getting underway by her own power to the junkyard. I'm still looking for a pre-1994 model to replace my loss.
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| The ultimate in versatility |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1987 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.7L 95hp Automatic |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 150000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 187000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 24th April, 2002 |