I had a 1995 Aerostar that I purchased new.  I put 140,000 miles on it with
no repairs.  I said -- No repairs.

I bought a 2000 Caravan last year.  It had 36,000 miles on it.  Now has
62,000.

1.  New tires put on at purchase.  Needed replacement at 60,000. ($250.00)
2.  Two front end alignments.
3.  Rear brake cylinders 150.00
4.  Front Brakes 350.00  Including the rotors.
5.  Transmission leaking $80.00
6.  Tune up at 40,000 $300.00
7.  Dealer says I need a a.  new transmission solenoid ($340.00), b.
transmission flush ($125.00), c.  new clamps on transmission hoses ($80.00).
{leaking again} d.  Timing Belt ($350.00)

Whatever you do, be sure and don't get the 3.0 L engine -- don't think they
are even putting them in any more.  The four cylinder would be better, but
it is way under powered too.

Take a look at the Fords.  Wish I had.

I've got a new 3500 CTD -- I'm beginning to worrry.