beaters what options do us mopar lovers have?

There are plenty of Caravans out there for under $2000. You might get one with a 3.0,3.3 or 3.8. Mine has the 3.8 is a grand caravan and a sport. It gets 16+ around town and easily 24 mpg hghway,closer to 34 on the prairie.

You also get really comfortable drivers seats. Ac is standard. 7 passenger seating or pull/fold the seats and have room for drywall,plywood,transmissions,engines,camping gear etc etc etc.

Parts are cheap and repairs easy.