Reliable, comfortable mini-van that carries seven passengers with room to spare -- or a huge amount of cargo. It may have a lot of miles, but its famously dependable 3.3-liter V6 engine should last for a long time to come. It starts 100% reliably, runs quietly, shifts smoothly, and still gets about the same mpg (18/22) as it was supposed to get when it rolled out of the factory.
For general information about this model, see ConsumerGuide report and
Cars.com report.
Unlike many sellers, I'm going to tell you everything I know about this van -- both the good and the bad, as you'll see below. Serious buyers are welcome to come and check it out in person, bring it to a mechanic, whatever. Once you buy it, I want both of us to be happy. (Check my eBay rating -- it's 100% positive.)
I bought this van at 165,000 miles last spring; it now has 178,000. During that time I've repaired or replaced every major system that needed work. It's inspected and registered in New York, and has a clean title. The van is usually in Manhattan (Lower East Side), but comes to Philadelphia (Center City) on most weekends, so you can arrange to see it in either place.
Features and options
- 3.3L, 150HP V6 (not the less reliable 3.0)
- 4-speed automatic transmission (shifts smoothly)
- front wheel drive
- cruise control
- power steering
- tilt wheel
- driver-side airbag
- power-adjust driver's seat
- air conditioning
- separate rear air conditioning & heater
- power windows
- privacy glass
- six Infinity speakers (but see radio, below)
- third row seat (not original, but a decent match)
- roof rack
Recent repairs of known flaws with this model
(other repairs may have been done before I bought it)
- remounted and welded weak front door hinges
- replaced motor mounts
- fuel tank removed, repaired and reinstalled
- ABS system replaced through recall
All recall repairs have been performed (click here and enter NX125704 in the box).
Other recent repairs/replacements
(within the last 10,000 miles)
- new water pump, thermostat, serpentine belt
- new ABS (anti-lock braking system) accumulator
- new front brake pads and rotors
- new battery
- new front blower motor
- new radiator, fan, radiator hoses
- new condenser and some new AC lines
- replaced hood with a 1995 one, because the paint peels on the 1992
- new windshield
Known problems with this van
- dented right front fender (not major)
- some rust around wheel wells
- radio doesn't work ($60 to replace)
- missing antenna (new one included but not installed)
- missing a couple of small pieces of interior trim
- central door locking doesn't lock all doors
- dashboard button doesn't unlock liftgate
- rear wiper doesn't work
Throw-ins
Whether you need to carry passengers, pull out the seats and haul cargo, or throw a mattress in the back and go car-camping, this van will take you there and back again in comfort (and maybe style, depending on your taste!). Bring me some cash, and it's yours!
E-mail me with any questions or if you want the VIN to run an online check on CarFax or similar.
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