why was i so stupid to buy a Chrysler?

Question 1
why was i so stupid to buy a Chrysler?...  Town and Country minivans have been around forever you would think they'd figure out how to build them by this point, but no. I have one with 40k miles which is in the process of having its 3rd auto transmission installed. Wow now that's that American craftmanship so many are so proud of. Next time it's a Honda or Toyota for me.

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1)   i do not believe you are stupid to buy a crysler i hae a crysler and it works great perhaps you just had a bad one - leonard c

2)   Unfortunately, Town and Country minivans are notorious for having issues. In my opinion, Chrysler has dropped the ball quite a bit in the past few decades. Hopefully they get back on track. - subaru360lover

3)   Agreed, My dad owns a Chrysler Voyager which is basically the predecessor to the Town and Country.
He has ALWAYS had problems with it and complains about how often it craps out and how often he has to get it fixed. - brian_van_pham

4)   My mom has a '97 Town & Country with almost 170k miles, and the transmission has never been rebuilt. There are several other people in my neighborhood with T&C vans, and they haven't had transmission problems. What exactly is the problem with your trans? Are the clutch packs wearing out? Is it the torque converter or a servo, or pump? - Ryan M

5)   I have owned Chryslers since 1985 and they have always been the most reliable cars to me, I have never owned a town and country but had a 1990 Voyager and it ran like new with 200K on it when I sold it. Sorry to hear of your problems, thats werid 3 bad transmissions. If it is on the 3rd time being fixed I think you can use the lemon law and have that vehicle replaced, if you bought it new with a warranty from the dealer, that is. - Stampy Skunk

6)   I don't think anyone is stupid for buying a minivan since 1984. It's view of the road, family comfort and closeness were unique and second to none. I bought one in 1984 from a nice woman who just lost her young husband, had 3 children, and was throwing the van away. I fixed it, paid her for it, and gave it back to her. If you had a problem with your transmission, and a Chrysler dealer has installed 3 transmissions in it for the 100.00 deductible, I am sorry. The reason is not poor craftsmanship, but poor service. There is no Honda or Toyota made that I would feel as safe in with children inside. I hope you find something your happier with. The only time I've even heard of 3 trans replacements in 40,000 miles was from a specialized transmission repair shop. The Parts manager asked me to look at this 3rd trans and he had a tear in his eye. All of us especially the customer hated this situation and the little wire connector that needed repair was no ones fault. But another customer lost. Maybe the new Fiat-Chrysler (have you seen the new logo) will be better than all of them. But I think using petrol for energy, has to change for anyone to lead the industry in the proper direction. Excuse my indulgence. - Joe


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Question 2
what is the cost to replace front brakes on a 2003 chrysler voyager?...  The van is making a grinding sound

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1)   It can cost anywhere from $80 to $200 depending on the condition of the rotors, calipers, bearings ect. - Eminence Vox

2)   a lot cheaper than now , since the grinding started....your brake shoes are shot, so the bare caliper is grinding down your rotor....so they'll prolly tell you a new rotor for both sides, new calipers and new shoes...
cost can be from $50 to $200 depending on where you go and what you get done. - Abey c

3)   It will cost $69.99 at Midas, and it's guaranteed for life. Read the fine print, though. Get it there safely, and do it before you cause major damage. - dale b

4)   If it is making a grinding sound then the rotors are ruined. Plan on $150 to 250 depending on the damage now. - C-Tech

5)   More like $3-400 since it sounds like you will need rotors also. - doane_nut

6)   call parts store ask for price on brake pads and rotors might be under 100 go to a shop might be 500 my wife replaces her own brake as do i which is easy

just type into search box
how to replace brake pads
how to replace brake rotors

but you can call three local shops and a better answer knowing that you most likley mess up rotors if you hear gringing you have gone to far shoul dhave had brake repalce months ago just cost you more money could have replace brake pads 30 bucks 1 hour work not much harder than replacing a flat tire pretty simple job really been doing brakes 40 yrs myself never had to take a car to have them done - kelly_f_1999


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Question 3
I'm italian, I love the Brand "dodge", but now that fiat owns chrysler what do you think will happen next?...  

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1)   might become a better made car since the last 40 yrs chrysler hasnt made a good car - kelly_f_1999

2)   Hopefully, business as usual. - badbill1941

3)   The Charger/Challenger, and maybe the Viper, will probably continue as they are for a while, but the smaller models will likely be replaced by Fiat- or Alfa-based cars. I expect Dodge trucks and vans will be mostly unchanged. - Windowphobe

4)   Americans no nothing about the Fiat brand. I seriously doubt the buying public will purchase a Fiat, until a better story is told about its reputation as a stand up car company. If Fiat can get over the hump, then the buying public will examine and purchase. The recent cash for clunkers program benefitted Ford. GM and Chrysler did not improve their position in the market because of their product line. My point is this. Their are a lot of steps that need to be taken to trust a new brand, whose reputation has not been shall we say, stellar in the area of quality. At least not in America, the same can be said for Chrysler. Chrysler's car division has had quality problems that are still in memory. The new company has some heavy lifting in front of them. Having said that, styling should be a fashionable plus with the cars. The light duty truck division is fine and remains competitive among its peers with a decent reputation. We will see what the future brings us. - mark_hensley@sbcglobal.net


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Question 4
I,have plymouth grand Voyager 98 with brake problem?...  I,change like 2 or 3 time the rotors and brake pads and still doing the same. What might be. thank

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1)   The rear brakes are out of adjustment, and the front brakes are providing all the stopping power. This is overheating the front brakes, warping the rotors and wearing out the pads.

Have the rear brakes adjusted, and use the parking brake often. The self adjuster on that van works with the parking brake, and if you do not use it, the rear brakes will not self adjust. - fire4511

2)   What is the problem with the brakes??? there are so many... - class4

3)   replace the calipers! that will do her! - columbusmopar

4)   It depends on why they are failing, and your driving habits. What is it doing? - Joe


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Question 5
Is this the last year Chrysler is making PT Cruisers?...  I have one and planned to get a new one at some point. I love mine! Had it five years and no major problems so far.
Thank you for the info : )

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1)   I live with a car enthusiast - he watches things like Motor Week and visits "Left Lane News" website daily. I know he mentioned the PT Cruiser recently and I thought he said that Chrysler will stop making them....but I just asked him and he said that they were going to stop making them but Fiat (who merged with Chrysler) decided to continue making them because of the low production costs. So, I guess the answer is no - the PT Cruiser will continue to be made. - Paul L

2)   On July 6, 2009, Chrysler Group LLC changed its decision to discontinue the model and will continue to make the model past 2009.

I'm glad you've not had problems with your car seems many others have not been so fortunate as it often receives low scores for reliability. - chucksright

3)   There are plans to produce it until 2012. After that, it's anybody's guess. - dale b

4)   heak now the pt cruiser is one of their most popiler cars - Devyn


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