1975 Dodge Van TRADSMAN B200 4 BAREL 440 GAS from Italy

Summary:

My first car and best can I ever drove

Faults:

Just the normal Dodge van problems, Had to replace starter every 2 years, Had to replace the right side idler arm 3 times over the years. Water pump went out at about 130,000 miles. Replaced Timing chain at 246,987 miles and replace carburetor with new holly, installed H.o. Crane cam. Trans started sliping at 375,000 after letting girlfriend drive van in a lake. Rebuilt 440 & 727 trans, Rebuilt front suspension. Still has the normal Dodge van steering play great van over all.

General Comments:

The van has great power and handling doe to the 3/4 ton suspension,109" wheel base and the 440 CID engine. I do need over-drive because the van gets 12 miles to a gallon on the high way and 6 miles in town. still a fun car to drive.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 19th October, 2007

Model year	1976
Year of manufacture	1975
First year of ownership	1980
Engine and transmission	4 BAREL 440 GAS Automatic
Performance marks	10 / 10
Reliability marks	10 / 10
Comfort marks	10 / 10
Running Costs (higher is cheaper)	6 / 10
Overall marks (average of all marks)	9.0 / 10
Distance when acquired	45043 miles
Most recent distance	416078 miles