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I'm looking at buying a 1997 Plymouth Grand Voyager with a 3.0 liter V6. It
has about 100,000 miles on it. Is this too much for this (Dodge?) engine?
Any experience on how long on average they last? Also, any mpg info would
be appreciated.
Thanks,
Don
maxpower - 02 Jan 2005 10:20 GMT
That all depends on the original owners maintenance,
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PJ - 02 Jan 2005 10:39 GMT
I would guess that there are some miles left in it. I have one of those
now, but it only has half that on it. I would hope that it has another one
hundred k in it.
I drove another of those engines up to 90 K before my daughter totaled it,
but it was still running nicely.
We have a 3.3 in a Chrysler that has 183 K, which is still running very
nicely with no major issues -- no oil consumption etc.
Maintenance is important, but the biggest factor is type of usage -- if the
previous owner didn't abuse the vehicle -- short trips -- getting it
stuck -- etc. Probably the bigger trouble spot is the transmission.
Good luck.
Phil
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dick - 03 Jan 2005 13:16 GMT
The weak point seems to be head gaskets, change coolent at recommended
intervals.
Cam timing chains are another area to watch for. Its a Mitsubshi engine,
very good otherwise.
"> I'm looking at buying a 1997 Plymouth Grand Voyager with a 3.0 liter V6.
It
> has about 100,000 miles on it. Is this too much for this (Dodge?) engine?
> Any experience on how long on average they last? Also, any mpg info would
> be appreciated.
>
> Thanks,
> Don
CoolMoD - 03 Jan 2005 23:17 GMT
Thank you all for the great info.
Don
> The weak point seems to be head gaskets, change coolent at recommended
> intervals.
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