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Timing belt (100$).
Fuel pump (250$).
Brakes (30$).
Engine crankshaft and camshaft seals due to a clogged pressure relief tube on top of the valve cover (250$).
Oil pan (150$).
Plus some other minor things I can't quite remember, most of them routine maintenance. Overall reliability is very good.
A very good car with excellent classy looks and the kick only a true sports car can deliver. The ride is smooth as if you were riding a cloud and the pot holes can barely be noticed, provided they are of a moderate size.
The engine itself is the smallest available engine for this model (a 3.3L and a 3.8L V6 is also available), but it still delivers enough power to stick you to the car's seat every time you step on it (the seats are very comfy, by the way).
Acceleration is truly amazing and for me, that is a must (I love seeing those souped up Japanese cars disappear in my rear view mirror as they try to race me to get ahead). Top speed reads 160 Km/h on my 3L. I don't know about the other models and at what speeds they can top.
Other than that, I would like to add that this is everything you can ask from a car - a classy look, power and reliability, even if it costs a few more pennies for the gas (but not a lot more though).
In my opinion, American auto makers should stick to these powerful and large designs, as those are the only cars they excel in. If I ever get rid of this one, I will be looking for another New Yorker for sale in the papers!
P.S. Do not confuse the New Yorker with a Dynasty - they are very similar, but the Dynasty is known as much less luxurious and has more flaws.
I totally agree with this man, the New Yorker is an awesome car that everyone should drive at least once, I myself know because I have an '88 New Yorker.
I will have to disagree with you on one thing--the chrysler new yorker isn't a tottaly great car. I HAD one a few years back, and it was a good car, till it was rear ended. Now, the car didn't shift, it bent the frame, jamming the left rear door shut and puncturing the rear shocks on BOTH tires. That was only a minor inconviencence, though. The timing belt went out on it and at the same moment, a coincidence it seems, it developed a crack in the block. My car had a tendency to overheat, but this happend in the middle of the night 40 miles from home. The cylinder walls were too thin anyways, but oh well. Now, if you want a GOOD car, go for the '93 chyrsler 5th avenue newyorker. That is a good car, I own one currently. It is extremly comfortable, gets good gas mileage, and has had almost no problems with it. The only complaint I have is that the engine has 155,000 miles on it and it is starting to use some of the oil.
This is a really great car, I should know I had one. However, I obtained mine from a lady that had been in an accident with it, (This wasn't told to me at the time I purchased the vehicle), and soon it was starting to fall apart. Understandably cars aren't made to be hit, but Chrysler didn't make it very sturdy in that manner. Other than when the problems began it was an awesome car!
I have the Mark Cross edition with over 200,000 miles. I love it's leather interior and plush seats. Everyone who has got in always makes a comment about it's interior. I feel much safer with the steel bumper; I recently seen a similar model rear end a foreign car, there was extensive damage on the foreign car and only a minor dent on the steel bumper. A true classic American "luxury" car.
I have just bought the Mark Cross Edition. The car has been very taken care of since the owner was an employee at the Chrysler Dealer I bought it at. So far the car has shown great acceleration and power. There are some interesting noises when you make turns at certain speeds, but I'm in love with the looks and interior.
I own a 1989 Chrysler New Yorker with the landau roof and leather, Mark Cross, interior. It had 88K miles when a bought it. I have heard about the transmission problems before, but was blinded by its looks. I loved boxy American cars! At first it drove great and I was pretty comfortable with it except for the crappy 1000 Mile warranty. After driving if for a while the car started getting stuck in 2nd gear, the dreaded "Limp Home mode". Soon just restarting the car wouldn't fix the problem. So I took it back and explained to the dealer what happened and that I knew about the faulty transmission. And they got a new Control Module (upgraded computer) that was updated to 2003. After that the car shifted smoothly and it even got better gas mileage. I feel a lot more at ease with the car.. it seems more reliable. If you start getting problems with your Chrysler transmission I advise to update the Control Module (like $200), they probably won't tell about it unless you ask. Also try flushing the transmission fluid and putting the RIGHT stuff in just in case. Chrysler transmissions require a certain trans. fluid... NOT DEXRON. Just putting another transmission in the car isn't always the answer.
Icurrently own the 1989 chrysler new yorker with the landau roof the mark cross edition. It has been a great car except for the gas gauge stopped working and the coil isn't getting fire, but great car I call her lux.
I just bought the 1989 New Yorker Landau with 113,000 miles. Being an avid Cadillac lover all my life, this car can hold it's own so far. The only thing I had to do to this car is change the valve cover gasket. Other than that, no cracks in the leather seats--they still look brand new! The acceleration was incredible for a 3.0L. The comfort level seems incredible and I am proud to announce that all the electrical equipment works like new--with the exception of the radio controls--the "words and indicators" have rubbed off from use. That is a small price to pay being that the car is now 14 years old. Kudos to Chrysler for developing a "mini-Caddy".
I own a 1989 new yorker landeu, and recently had problems with it. I love the car, but recently have a problem of battery not holding power, I have replaced the altenator, the battery but for some reason it shuts the computer down and I get no warning indications. the only warning I got was "voltage improper" and cannot figure what the problem may be. anyone else have this problem please let me knows.
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Just purchased a 1989 New Yorker from a friend of my grand fathers. This thing is in PERFECT condition and only has 75k. My previous cars have all been stick, though. I'm sure I'll miss it, but the New Yorker only cost me a dollar, so I think I'll live.
My daughter is 17 and she just bought her first car. The car is a 1989 new yorker landau mark cross and she is just in LOVE with it.
She worked hard all summer to save up enough money to buy this car. If you know of any common problems this car is known for, please write back.
Christine.
I just bought an 89 new yorker. only thing wrong is the headliner had fallen, small inconvenience. are there any problems I should be wary off? I like the power of the lil 6 cyl, and it seems to ride similar to a cadillac. what is the difference between a landau version and the plain version?
My mother just got an '88. I agree the interior is very nice. We don't know too much about these car. It stalls on her all the time. When she is stopped in traffic or at a stop light. Does/did anyone else have this problem also?
My daughters car is a Landau mark cross, which is related to the type of interior. The car has beautiful full power leather seats, and I am unsure what is included with the other models.
Christine.
Five years ago, we purchased a 1989 New Yorker from a local car dealership. We asked if there were any known problems with this make of car, and were told there weren't any problems. Well, unfortunately, a year later we found out that there are numerous problems with the transmission. So far, over the past four years, we have spent close to $1500, including five towing charges, on various problems with the transmission. (This does not include the other things that have gone wrong which amounts to another $1500.) First, it was a sensor, then the converter, then found out that the tranny had been replaced once already, they changed and replace filter and oil twice. The last time, two days ago, it was in the shop again, this time for intermittently going into "limp home mode". Another $500 to replace the shift cable assembly. We were assured that this time it was fixed. This morning, on the way to my son's hockey game, it did it again. So, back to the shop it will go. We did tell them about the earlier posting on this website about the Control Module, they said that was not the problem. We like the way the car drives when it works, but we can't keep putting more money into it and never having it last longer than six months before being back in the shop with it. Since all these problems started, we have found out from other people, as well as lots of info on the Internet, that Chrysler has lousy transmissions. Therefore, we would not recommend a Chrysler car to anyone.