1997 Dodge B2500 Explorer Day Van 5.2 V8 petrol

Summary:

Absolute space and comfort

Faults:

The only problem I have had with the van has been with the battery going flat. This was eventually traced to faulty after marker relays.

Apart from changing the battery, I have only had to change routine things like brake bads and oil filters.

General Comments:

I purchased this van in the UK from a local dealer, because I wanted a vehicle with plenty of comfort.

In 2002 I drove through The Netherlands, Germany, Belgium, Switzerland, France, Right round the cost of Spain and into Portugal. This was a total distance of 5500 miles, in 17 days. Need I say More.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 8th February, 2004

Year of manufacture	1997
First year of ownership	2000
Most recent year of ownership	2004
Engine and transmission	5.2 V8 petrol Automatic
Performance marks	7 / 10
Reliability marks	10 / 10
Comfort marks	10 / 10
Dealer Service marks	9 / 10
Running Costs (higher is cheaper)	3 / 10
Overall marks (average of all marks)	7.8 / 10
Distance when acquired	14000 miles
Most recent distance	42600 miles
Previous car	Lincoln Town Car