1977 Dodge Van B200 review from North America
"GREAT van, perfect for every step of life"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Seats badly worn.
Power steering assist unit is leaking badly from the lower seal.
Front skylight leaks slightly.
Rear side windows leak real bad.
General comments?
Great driver, suspension a little soft. A lot of body roll, but she stays on the ground. Whips around corners real nice! The 360 makes it real easy to lay down rubber, even in this beast.
The steering has a lot of play in it, and needs to be aligned often.
The 3 speed Automatic transmission is good quality, sucks up fuel on the highway. I wish it had overdrive, or, even better, it was a manual 4 speed.
The previous owner installed a manual choke, since the dodge engines hate cold weather. This makes it enjoyable to drive anytime of the year.
I wish it had a better heater and air conditioner, but I will fix that soon enough.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1977 |
| Year of manufacture | 1976 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | Dodge 360 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 150000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 160000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 17th February, 2005 |