beaters what options do us mopar lovers have?
i stil dunno about the neons i just couldnt bring myself to spending money on one i just dont like the looks of them and ya the dodge caravan is pretty fun lol but your right its only good til about 4500 but its pretty peppy off the line
Ya the neon is just too........little. I never feel safe in a tiny car. A bit closterphobic I am...
0-60 time in my Van is 8 seconds. Not bad really. And the newer engine 4.2? is probably about 7 seconds.Respectable! Thats better than some musclecars...
I really appreciate the comfy seats too. I havent sat in much better and am thinking of finding a used set for my Dart.
Cargo room is outstanding in the grand version. Haul the rear seat out ( my year is just prior to stow and go,darnnit!!) and you have room for a full sheet of plywood or drywall. I have also had 12 ft copper pipe in there and was still able to easily close the hatch.Plus more cargo capacity with a roof rack.
My Grand seats 7 people and will get 34 mpg doing it on the prairie with the ac off at 55 mph. It came with factory AC and all the other bells and whistles.
Ma mopar sold so many of these things that they are cheap to buy around the 200 000 mileage mark.Never fear though. Mine has 220 000 and runs like a watch. I have heard of many caravans hitting the 400 000 mark.
It's all the fancy **** that breaks,like power window motors ac compressors and evaporatores. But the drivetrains are SOLID.Mystery clunks in the front end are hard to chase down. Sway bar links and mounts need replacement fairly often. Just go with a polyurethane.
I THINK someone makes a fresh air kit. But as far as performance goodies theres not a ton.
I think you could easily find a grand caravan for under $2000.
