Faults:

Transmission started to slip at 180000 miles; replaced with re-manufactured unit.

General Comments:

Easy to work on.

I'm a technician of 22 years and do all repairs myself. Only one surprise breakdown in ten years: ECM quit when parked at a drugstore. I plan on driving it till it falls apart.

Faults:

Electrical System began to act up. Sometimes the rear wipers would come on by themselves.

Engine races for no reason sometimes.

The window crank on driver's side fell off track once.

Hesitation as it accelerates.

Air conditioner broke.

Car occasionally stalls.

"MAINTENANCE REQUIRED" light stays on even after maintenance.

Hazard lights don't flash anymore. They are steady instead.

General Comments:

This vehicle is very problematic.

Faults:

The van was handed down from my parents and has been a good vehicle. A head gasket was replaced about a year ago. My Dad and I recently had to replace the K-frame and right control arm. This was not a vehicle related failure. A road that's in the process of being paved had the manhole covers sticking up too far and hit the K-frame. No big deal. $175 for used parts and free labor. My Dad works at a dealer and he and I went in on a Sat and had it all back together in about 2 1/2 hours. If it was stock, this would not have happened, but I have one of the lowest minivans in my area. This thing is "slammed". The ride is a little bouncy, but it handles corners like a sports car.

General Comments:

As a rule, mini-vans are pretty boring. Not mine. It has a nice Pioneer sound system with a subwoofer and Pioneer dash speakers. And with it being the lowest one I've seen, it attracts a lot of attention. There is another lowered one in my ares, but not as low as mine. The interior is like new. My only complaint is the fading paint, which I understand is normal for a vehicle this old. It is also a multi purpose vehicle. A party wagon, a work truck for hauling my band's equipment, and a nice cruiser. MUCH BETTER than my Dodge 600. Hope to keep it until it hits 200,000.