I Was Wrong and I'm Sorry

I Was Wrong and I’m Sorry, DIY and car repair with Scotty Kilmer. KZbinrs apology video. Dodge van review. Best and worst vans to buy. Buying a used Dodge van. Should I buy a Dodge van. Car advice. DIY car repair with Scotty Kilmer, an auto mechanic for the last 53 years.
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[@scottykilmer]

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[@nakamahaki650]

Can you do a top 10 worst spark plug location I have to do my grandpas 08 Nissan Versa 1.8 and It’s a nightmare

[@kingcraven8056]

Drowning Mona was a pretty funny movie about Yugo's and Verplanck NY.

[@highplains94]

Hey Scotty did I make a good buy? I just purchased a 1990 F150 XLT lariat for $1500 and only has 86,000 original miles on it. It steers great, oil is good, transmission fluid was just changed, and fires right up like a charm. I did have to replace the battery and the battery cable clamps due to corrosion but other than that no leaks or nothing!

[@sedric6153]

My grandparents have i think its an 07 model with 340k miles on it. Paint is crap. It's got a v6. Blew a head gasket at 280k. They fixed and haven't had any trans problems. Also my grandma does not drive slow. She accelerates hard off of most her stops lol

[@jbluezfan]

I bought a used 2014 doge caravan with a prnsstser engine had to buy a rebuilt transmission at 96000 miles unfortunately the check engine light came on after it started skipping and towed tit to the dealer and yes ouch $3600 the van value is around $4200

[@UndegroundInformer]

I don’t think enough people say “I was wrong and I’m sorry” - powerful words.

[@gzhang207]

This makes Scott's opinions trustworthy and real.

[@DH-mf2lv]

Right!

[@cesarcesar8545]

I've always said it takes a real man or woman to say im sorry and i was Wrong ! Go scotty :)

[@rutous9031]

I think too many people who say: "I was wrong and I'm sorry", are actually not the ones who should say it.

[@danadowning2065]

AND the video was about what was shown in thumbnail.

[@JaimeGonzalez-wb7hv]

My parents bought an 06 grand caravan , had 120,000. 90,000 miles later van is still going. Best van for towing , gave me 310 miles before I had to fill up. Lots of trip from Minnesota to texas

[@GenMinion]

Similar story here, starting to think the 06 model was a special breed.

[@agcobileboqwana9923]

😅 Got a 2006 Chrysler grand caravan 3.3 with 80 000Km, it's now at 220 000Km after 8years of ownership, been changing engine and transmission oil and filter and it has never let me down.

[@scionnn]

My 2022 toyota sienna gives me 600 miles till empty

[@austinkealey1715]

My grandpa had around 320,000 miles on his dodge caravan when he got ride of it believe it or not.

[@jaypezewalters4420]

That's bc he was a good man...had nothing to do with that vehicle..I bet he even tithes!

[@bigjay6743]

I believe it because I've seen it many times on all kinds of different Dodge caravan not so much when they first came out early 90 but any after 2000 they have been good little vans...

[@toms7280]

Almost bought a new $4000 Yugo in the summer of 1986, but changed my mind after asking why the spare tire was under the front hood. The Yugo dealer touted the spare tire as a safety feature during a front end collision like an air bag. LOL

[@dannylay7965]

80’s logic 😂😂

[@HighDollarHobo]

I don't know I've seen a few of those V6 Caravans with 3 to 400,000 miles. I was amazed.

[@andrewps84]

My mother in law has an 01 Town and country with over 300K and still going.

[@toddstrong62]

My 1997 with a 3.3 has over 230k now. Original engine and transmission.

[@caayydenn]

Thats cuz its a 1997! Long live 90s cars. The best to ever be built.

[@rickydavis5541]

My 98 Dodge Ram 1500 has 205k with the original engine and transmission still going strong and so easy to work on and parts still easy to find and not so expensive because it made in American!

[@bracsim]

Scotty will hate you for that

[@tkrdg7885]

2002 dodge caravan, still original owner.......

[@caayydenn]

May not own a Chrysler but my 1990 Pontiac has gone 324K on original engine and trans.

[@Will_DiGiorgio]

Kills me how he rags on Dodge and Chrysler when every single manufacturer has had great and horrible model years, strong years and weak years for quality, and longevity. For being the worst vans ever made they were the number one selling mini van in the world.

[@5roundsrapid263]

They invented minivans.

[@markhampton6178]

He has an East Coast mentality in foreign cars are better, truth is they are not. I have a Dodge right now with over 400k on the clock, most of my Jeeps had over 200K before I was thinking about selling them. Chrysler made good products or else the Minivans would have died out decades ago. Hmmm makes you wonder if they are so crappy why people still buy them, the fact is they are good for the price and the quality is good. The issue with the transmission was the solenoid pack that had to be replaced and afterwards it would solve the hard shifts, so again somebody who gave a biased opinion with no true information.

[@sandman0917]

I have a '95 T&C, 3.8 Ltd. 283k miles, still runs great

[@SMGSpiritRT]

That model is from the years that Chrysler still had more quality. So sure it’s still running pretty good!

[@dh12.]

Dodges come from the factory with the check engine light on!

[@mikefoehr235]

Rumour has it that the bulb is optional tho.

[@diehappy3997]

Standard feature.

[@amatod4]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@badger3184]

Lol 😆

[@calihali]

hahaha,yep.well said.

[@davidmopar8446]

My uncle had one that made it to 350k miles and the engine blew. He bought another one for 500 bucks and its still running with 380k miles lol

[@locustlocust9749]

lmao

[@ChadFreeman757]

I’m at 335k 😎

[@joedifranco1659]

My dad had dodge caravan that he used for work that had 300,000 miles and he changed his oil regularly and it just kept going.

[@jdunnatl]

He found the unicorn!

[@spankthemonkey3437]

@@jdunnatl I only found a unicorn when taking shrooms 😳

[@agcobileboqwana9923]

I'm on 220 000 Trouble free miles🤷🏽‍♂️

[@Koda18]

I have an 06 grand caravan it's been a great van. I've had decent luck with every chrysler I've ever owned . I maintain my cars and they work fine and last a decent time. Imagine that!

[@joramrodriguez8529]

“Look the front cup holders still work” Cup holders: CREEKKKKKK

[@williwonti]

I think they're supposed to ratchet like that but yeah

[@odogg66]

They arr

[@JoeyDNetsfan]

They weren't creeking. That's the sound of them opening and closing

[@wesfields9322]

Timestamp?

[@Pw6872]

The creaking sound was the normal ratcheting sound from the cup-sizing mechanism.

[@billgreen6263]

I've had 3 Dodge Caravans over the years (always bought them used,a couple of years old) and I had very good luck with them. Never a problem with the transmission or engine. All 6 cylinders.

[@terrystroble8657]

Rust has killed more than mechanical problems.

[@billgreen6263]

@@terrystroble8657 You're right about that. Thank god I live in Florida.

[@cameronallen2174]

“Go take a nap and when you wake up bring yourself back to reality” Brutal! I’m gonna use that one Scotty!!

[@teamawesome2171]

👍🏿

[@Epicc928]

My friend had one that lasted 300k+. I was astounded.

[@torreclark3862]

See this is why I love the Chrysler Dodge brand! I see these vans, same year and build all over the place as if they were just built. These vans have been around forever and to see A LOT of any vehicle still driving around today should be a good sign that’s a good vehicle.

[@aidenroose3246]

Same I see them everywhere too

[@chinea13]

Hey Scotty, funny fact about those mini vans are that they were taxi rides for a company I worked for, and those machine ran miles and miles up to 800,000 miles with the same motor and transmission, and that's when T.A. (Taxi Authorities) retired them. You all know how taxi drivers wrecked down any cars so they were pretty well built, the only flaws about them was the cheap gas used by the company. The company bought cheap gas and here in Las Vegas, plus heat, not a good mixer, I saw through a tiny camera those gas tank overheating, making the gas to boiled.

[@Lvhp356]

My sister in law just turned 263000! Just got back from 400 mile day trip. To the mountains!

[@jonmopar7917]

Had the exact same van (colour and everything), except in nicer condition...but with way more miles! a great van!

[@zillagoodwill959]

Apology accepted 😂

[@tallll70]

apology noted, acceptance is pending

[@luke7542]

Acceptance has completed.

[@YureiZenSakura]

@@luke7542 Still pending sir.

[@yadonious5005]

Captain Needa

[@wildforthecats661]

We leased a 2000 Chrysler Grand Voyager for 5 years, great vehicle for my wife getting the kids around town.

[@astro6125]

After 5 years is when those things start to break

[@tubehound69]

@@astro6125 My son bought one used with low miles for cheap. Right now it's not running because the voltage regulator is out. Turns out the voltage regulator is incorporated into the ECM. WHYYYYY???

[@astro6125]

@@tubehound69 i have no clue, their engineering team must have been on crack. They're that cheap for a reason

[@petergozinya8879]

14 yo caravan 214000 still running v6 same motor and transmission

[@chuckasualty]

I once saw a Yugo in Virginia with specialty tags that said 'DONTBY1' 😋

[@MinecraftPro97k]

Damn bro

[@donoimdono2702]

yugo to the shop every month

[@MinecraftPro97k]

@@donoimdono2702 More like every week. They actually suck! If you want a hatchback, you're better off with an AMC Pacer.

[@charletfoster8917]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@Impalaman1968]

The last time I saw a Yugo. ...somebody had turned it into a mailbox for a apartment building! No kidding!

[@andrewps84]

I’ve had 4 Chrysler vans and have had relatively few problems with mine. My Pontiac Montana van was another story.

[@MrNetnut]

U Never Heard ..... Poor...Old ...Nut...Thinks... Its ...A ... Cadillac. " Pontiac" /;-))) /;-))

[@SegwayBossk]

My friend had a Chrysler van in high school. It was the coolest van ever back then. We took out the back seat and put pillows down, so we could sit in the back and pass the bong around

[@robertjebediahfreeman]

Did y’all ever have any bitches in there?

[@SegwayBossk]

@@robertjebediahfreeman yeah, us. We were a bunch of bitches

[@robertjebediahfreeman]

@@SegwayBossk Lmfao 🤣🤣😂

[@zyxbenny]

I've had three of them, used as work vans. I'm cheap like Scotty, but once I learned to pay for a transmission service every two or three years, they stopped failing me. (Scotty, if you read this, tell me whether or not I was just lucky, or if there's something to it.)

[@omahapatricka.bullock2732]

Hey Scotty, You know what makes a Yugo go faster? A tow truck

[@thebrizzy]

Apology accepted and I haven’t even watched the video yet.

[@marksuave25]

This is a car that you can use, change the oil and it will run for years.

[@j.r.ferrerio9940]

Just don't forget to keep adding oil!

[@AntiVilificationLeague]

I agree. They're over engineered and if you drive them softly they don't strain at all.

[@marksuave25]

@@j.r.ferrerio9940 lmao!

[@bobmilleit1976]

Good to know! My oil light came on and I was wondering if this was normal. Lol

[@zachs.9600]

I’ve seen those with 350,000+. The new caravans suck (with the 3.6), but the old ones were hard to beat.

[@farmergirlofchickens8779]

LOVE our 2001 Grand Caravan 3.3L. It’s so fast it screams on the interstate. Good pickup too. It has 270,000 miles on it. We’ve drove 65,000 of those. We paid only $68 and we’ve put our own parts on it as things fail. We bought a parts car from the Post Office. Plastic radiator, fan blower, wiper squirter, keyed ignition, blend door actuator, etc. The #1 spark plug breaks every time we change them. Finally, it 20 years old so we no longer have to emission test it in NC. I’d buy these vans every time I found them, all day long. I’m obsessed

[@zboghinisayer5776]

Bro, I have a 2004 Dodge caravan SE and it has 247k miles with only a broken water pump.

[@BigEightiesNewWave]

water pumps wear out on any car. Normal. The seal/bearing or both.

[@robg7149]

HAVE A GREAT SUNDAY SCOTTY...!!! YOU ARE AWESOME SIR... !!!

[@Bamba1990]

when my family grew I needed a bigger vehicle, I purchased a 2003 Grand Caravan, 3 trips across the country and back with a Uhaul trailer attached, I put over 150k miles on it and only had to replace the water pump, great vehicle, kept up with regular routine maintenance.

[@lesliechernoff5628]

I owned 3 of these beasts since 1996 and never broke down or suffered any major repairs as l do thank a fantastic local mechanic but that's just me Always wanna thank U Scotty for keeping it real

[@noway234]

Even a blind squirrel finds a nut every now and again. 😆

[@jadaawesome2552]

😂🤣😆

[@locustlocust9749]

HAHAHAHA

[@alexc08]

Hahaha

[@maxcactus7]

You're still honest, Scotty, and those Dodge Caravans are still CRAP!

[@Poopsticle_256]

Hey, you can't rag on them too much. Family member of mine bought a 1994 20 years as a work van and it still runs and drives. Of course they're going to break if you don't fix them but for their purpose, they're fine. Much better than the Nissan Quest. He traded that '94 Caravan in at 191k last year and got a 2014 Nissan Quest, CVT died at 59k.

[@BigEightiesNewWave]

Hey I could LIVE in it , far from crap.

[@nightmaretrooper5064]

My family used to have a 2003 Dodge Caravan. We had it for nearly 10 in half years. It wasen't the best. However the next time I plan on rasing a large family? I'm getting either Toyota Sequioa or Land Cruiser.

[@arturos.l.2248]

It's about the owner, not the car. But those *are* crap

[@scottfirman]

My daughter drove one back and fourth from Detroit to Traversecity about 350 miles for 2 years when she went to college. I replaced the engine when I got it from a friend. That van ran great for a long time. It had the 6 cylinder, not the 4. My mother in law had a 4 cylinder that she drove for 8 years. After she died, it went to her daughter. Caravans drive forever.

[@Gonzo_Bubb]

I knew a guy who had an older Caravan (V-6) for bulk newspaper delivery. He had like 300K on it, He told me the secret was to change the ATF regularly.

[@5roundsrapid263]

That’s any car. I think most drivers out there don’t even know you should change ATF. They’re not much better with oil changes.

[@Gonzo_Bubb]

@@5roundsrapid263 I think the deal was the Chryslers got a bad rap for shitty auto transmissions though.

[@jchis9852]

I almost busted a gut laughing when you said a guy put two Caddy engines in a Yugo! I remember when they hit the showrooms here and I went to look at one just out of curiosity. 🤪🤣🤣🤣

[@1XSTEALTHTWINTURBOX1]

I worked at a dealer for almost 2 years. We'd get them in on trade 200-400k 2001-2008 models. With 6 cyl They ran great and shifted fine.

[@BigEightiesNewWave]

And you gave them 200-400 dollars. Be honest now.

[@kurtbyars766]

I've got our second van and still going strong at 264k 05 Town and country. Had a 98 same y just traded for a newer one ! Two of the best vehicles we've owned ! 3.6 V-6 dual heat and AC and 24 MPG still ! Really well built ! Bought the first one cuz my friends Dad owns a garage in colorado said buy them cuz they NEVER need worked on and boy was he right !

[@lennie617]

Another great one Scotty, I always enjoy catching up on your latest videos. The bridge pictured is partly in Denmark, but it's Øresund Bridge/tunnel complex that connects Copenhagen in Denmark with Malmö in Sweden. It carries both a freeway and railway across the sound that separates the two counties. I live in Copenhagen myself. There is a tunnel in the Faroe Islands too though which is about to open as you correctly describe.

[@mctv6486]

FINALY a Dodge Minivan i like and that scotty likes, however its still makes my head spin sense we still own a 2005 dodge grand caravan with a 3.8l V6 and it has over 200k miles and we never had to replace the transmission

[@lousmith84]

a lot of them were quite reliable

[@mctv6486]

@@lousmith84 so would a 2000 Dodge Caravan Se with a 3.3L V6 be reliable?

[@afisemenaborevlaka48]

@@mctv6486 Get one. We have two of them with no major problems. Best engine choice in my opinion. Difficult to replace spark plugs, ($350) I have done it myself though, but they last 100.000 miles.

[@mctv6486]

@@afisemenaborevlaka48 cool we currently have a 2005 grand caravan with a 3.8 that has over 200k miles and its still going, but i still wouldnt buy the 3.8L sense thats too Powerful for my taste

[@afisemenaborevlaka48]

@@mctv6486 Over 200K is just great.

[@ken-fo5zu]

I had a 2005 chrysler Town and Country. I bought it from my job for $300 dollars. It had 289,000 miles on ti and was not well taken care of. I lasted 2 1/2 years before I had to get rid of it. I only put a water pump on it and had the original spark plugs changed. It did use oil about a quart every 3 fillups.. When I got rid of it it had almost 400,000 miles. That is when the transmission finally was going out. My wife had one with 200,000 when she bought it. The transmission went out at around 260,000 miles and after replacement it made it to around 300,000.

[@aland1618]

Haha, I mention the Yugo for review and you come up with this. Gotta love it.

[@noblegoldheart8508]

I worked at a Les Schwab Tire Center for a little while doing alignments, and one time I had to work on one of those, and every piece of the suspension, front and back was severely off of alignment. It was a pain to work on but I eventually got it fixed.

[@chictown]

Scotty, would have been interesting if you had used the scan tool on it, to see why the check engine light was on.

[@MajorWeakness]

I had one with a 3.8 v6 and got 250k without any engine or transmission issues, electrical door issues but nothing else

[@AllentoffMusic]

We traded in our 2005 Caravan in 2019 with 255,000 miles and still running. It also had the 2.4 4 cylinder engine--had the original transmission the entire time. Used more oil and some coolant towards the end, but it never stranded us and went everywhere.

[@mycvil]

275K on my 03 Town & Country Limited. Original engine, fuel pump, and transmission. Big 3.8L motor, none of that 4 cylinder crap. And I have a heavy foot. Had great luck with Mopar vans.

[@robertdecelle8350]

My Dodge Grand Caravan 2006 have 368000 km and it still going strong

[@realenglish1932]

Thx again for being so honest.

[@caayydenn]

I paid $750 for my Bonneville over 2 years ago and put 51K on it so far. Minimal problems and 324K miles on it now. Great deal.

[@farmergirlofchickens8779]

We take our 2001 with almost 300k miles on vacation twice a year. 1500 miles each time. No back seat, just a rubber step side truck bed liner.

[@Hannahlynnfortner1244]

Hey Scotty! When I watch your vids at home and my daughter sees you on tv, she says "Rev up your engines!". She's 7 years old. Keep up the good work, sir.

[@RodBeauvex]

"Four cylinder engine _only_ has 150 horsepower." My how far we've come.

[@AnthonyIlstonJones]

My dad's Rover P6 in the '70s had a 3.5 litre aluminium V8 that Rover got from Oldsmobile I think it was, & it had 125bhp and did 0-60mph in 9 seconds. We thought that was pretty cool back then.....😂 How far we have come indeed.

[@emeyer6963]

Originals had 101 horse 2.6 Liter

[@dgxdetailingservicesltd8461]

Yep in the 80s a V8 didnt make that

[@adamnichols476]

torque is more important than hp. Its a very low torque engine.

[@MrRoko91]

And here am I perfectly happy with my 1.4 litre 75 bhp junkbox 😂

[@connormorrison6647]

My mom had a 2006 Dodge Caravan and when it was only 7 years old the transmission gave out when it had 80,000 miles on it, and my dad junked it 2 years later and that was the dodge my parents ever bought.

[@johnboe412]

I remember my dad's 06 sxt with the magnum power doors and lift gate, the DVD player and didn't really have any problems. I miss that thing

[@baconisgoodtoo]

My dad bought this exact van new 2001. Its still runs well with almost 200k miles and burns just a little oil.

[@str8xrippin]

All you guys haven't even finished the video yet, have some decency

[@ecosby100]

At my friend's garage, the 2 highest millaged cars he works on are both 3.8L caravans. Both have 300k+

[@farmboy3400]

My dad has a 2007 Caravan with 230,000 miles. It has the six cylinder engine and the transmission has never been touched.

[@leadnsteel1428]

2:06 i see a slammed rice rocket in the back lmao. But the 3.3 v6 and the old 3.0 were good engines.... the transmissions were the worst part

[@AJ-xm4xc]

I thought he was going to say, “he bought it for $2500 and put $80,000 into it...” 😂

[@anthonyouellet98]

Lmao same

[@Adzeoda]

Lol😂

[@OnTheAir]

225,000 miles out 0f my 1992 Caravan with zero problems or rust (even in Maine!)....until the head gasket blew. BUT, it had the rare manual 5 speed transmission. 27 MPG too, carrying heavy tools for years.

[@utoob371]

I have a 2003 Grand Caravan 3.8ltr. 230K miles. I’ve NEVER changed the trans oil, Don’t plan on it. Shocks and struts replaced twice, same with brakes and calipers. Been through 3 new drivers and have the broken plastic bumpers to show. It’s a beach van, full of sand but keeps rockin!

[@5ebra1]

You looked really happy doing the rest drive. Life in Tennessee is obviously good for you.

[@SmarchitectMann]

You're an honorable man Scotty. Straight out the gate you let us know if you have to eat your words.

[@TheCANation]

I grew up with these little Chrysler/Dodge vans as family cars. I love them.

[@qwertyuiop3455]

I've got a 2006 with the 2.4L. Got it a 6 years ago with 100K for $2400. Still runs great and has no rust. Pulled the trans pan--almost no sludge. Easy to maintain for a DIY-er. Average 21mpg. If you keep the throttle body clean and use high quality plugs, it has good throttle response. Caravans have a problem with corrosion on the IPM contacts (fuse box connectors), so it's necessary to spray them out with electronics cleaner every few years to prevent stuff like "wipers came on with headlights." I recommend to clean up the engine bay ground wires periodically as well. 2.4 Caravans will run for a long time with simple care.

[@terrydactyl6751]

Love Scotties enthusiasm 😄

[@bobwigg761]

Where is the “Live Free or Die” sign?, it had been on the top shelf in previous videos. Also noticed fewer wires plugged into that outlet on the right.

[@avicii6782]

I said something about it few videos prior asking if he ever lived there in new hampshire

[@jrjohn77]

The key to Chrysler minivans is maintenance. The engine oil and transmission fluids need to be changed regularly. I have a 2013 with 152k miles.

[@michaelheimbrand5424]

Mine is a rusty 1994 with a V6 that lived a hard life as a work van. I gave 100 bucks for it and it has 300000km on the clock. It has the original everything and not that much service either. But still it runs and shifts better than any car I ever owned. I guess they forgot to tell it that it was a crappy vehicle.

[@InceRumul]

Self-driving technology: A profitable venture until that day the courts place all collision liability on the software company itself.

[@adamnichols476]

depends, as long as facebook or google or twitter own it, they are immune from the gov as they own the gov.

[@kasperkjeldsen2294]

Thanks for being so honest Scotty :) You should be welcome to visit Denmark to see the tunnel if you want to :)

[@alex1949]

06 G Caravan w/3.3L V6 here. 270K miles with original trans. Driven from South Texas to as far north as Indianapolis IN and as far south as Monterey Mexico several times. Its my wife's daily driver. Bought it used in 06. The key to longevity is maintenance (and a little luck--it is a Dodge)!

[@kennethgazella2633]

My mom has a 01 Chrysler town and country with the 3.8 v6 that she bought brand new with 38 miles on it. Now It has 268k miles on it, she had the transmission rebuilt at 204k miles. It still doesn't use a drop of oil. It never went over 5k miles without an oil change. The bottom is rotted out because of Michigan. The second exhaust is rotted out and it's on the 3rd alternator. Other than that it's still very reliable and runs like new.

[@darcelhammond1773]

Thanks Scotty for your honesty and have a bless day!

[@cjmarsh504]

1:44 the Fat cat reference made me laugh!🤣🤣🤣😂😂😂

[@goldblueberries326]

I bought a 1997 caravan with 67k on it... I sold it with 327k . It had the 3.3l motor. Very enjoyable vehicle. No problems , just normal maintenance . Loved the van

[@godtheater]

I had great success with 3.8 with tow package because heavy duty trans cooler. 285k and red one an 318k only failed because of user error. they were both AWD amazing in the snow...

[@tgog333]

A Dodge Grand Caravan saved my life when I went into a cornfield. It died. I lived. Dodge Grand Caravan is the best van created.

[@FLPhotoCatcher]

My Dodge Caravan saved... some critters that would otherwise be roadkill when I parked it in my yard and it died.

[@tgog333]

@@FLPhotoCatcher Gotta take care of your car bro

[@tgog333]

@@mcc7762 it takes special kind of box, y'know?

[@elyoj6845]

I got a 2008 caravan and it's been alright.. very versatile. But I gotta disagree with Scotty on this one.. their's more Caravans still on the road than Celicas.

[@tgog333]

@@elyoj6845 Dang right. Most common minivan I've seen.

[@robandkrisc9058]

Hey scotty I've got a 2002 caravan sport with 200k on it with the v6

[@stclairgeoffrey]

I have a 2005 grand caravan with the 3.8L v6 with 250,000 miles on it. I’ve had it for about 6 years and have maybe put $1000 into it total. Never had one transmission issue. Van still runs great and I will continue to drive it till the damn wheels fall off.

[@manhologuy6456]

My 2007 Chrysler town and country that was purchased for 500 had been a great van, it just needs a new fuel injector, valve cover gaskets, and a new evap canister... other than that it’s been a great van

[@tomlavin1603]

I am amazed that the headliner is in such great shape on that van.

[@farmergirlofchickens8779]

Ours is held up with tooth picks from the steakhouse.

[@jamesr8103]

I know many people with over 200,000 miles on their caravans

[@htxmatt1206]

I have one Scotty, 2006 Caravan 3.3 V6 with 220k miles, haven't had any problems apart from the radiator and carbon build-up, Transmission is still running strong. Runs better than my 2017 Ford Focus

[@xbubbleheadssn699]

I have a 2005 Town and Country 3.3 V6 with 317,276 miles. I bought it brand new and with routine maintenance It still runs great. It’s all in your driving. If you get in and push the pedal to the floor, of course the transmission isn’t going to last. It doesn’t owe me a thing.

[@MrAlexGolovin]

My Dodge Caravan has been great. No issues at all.

[@erwark]

"It has much more acceleration downhill" 🤣

[@jameshadfield2658]

and they've been going down hill for years!

[@BenGates101]

😂

[@BenGates101]

😂

[@seanapfelbach2436]

I bought a 2002 with the 3.0 from a customer for $250. It didn’t shift. I put a the shift solenoid pack in it. Works great. I love it. I replaced the leaking valve covers. It’s dry now. I put some dough in the suspension. Oh this van has 245k on it by the way. The A/C works great it does have rear A/C. NO LEAKS! LOL. My paint is really good. I live in northern Illinois and it’s not that rusted out. I’m actually impressed with it. I hate Chrysler products. I’m telling ya I’m kinda impressed with it.

[@martinklatt6937]

I must be a rarity. I got 548,000km out of my 2002 Dodge Caravan before I parked it. It was a 3.3L Mitsubishi V6. The interior is still like new, but the body is rusting because they put salt on the roads here in Canada in the winter. Seriously, I kept up with the maintenance and it never left me stranded on the side of the road. My mechanic said he has never seen a high mileage vehicle that ran and drove like new with that many kilometres. Mind you I did not drive the piss out of it. I babied it.

[@brianhua8226]

Last time I was this early, Elio Motors said their production date is December 2019.

[@dforrest4503]

Quality comment

[@Oakshang]

The day we never saw coming, Scotty glorifying Dodge/Chrysler.

[@bjthedjdutchdude1992]

Yeah. I'm surprised by that. We had a 2002 Dodge Grand Caravan Sport with a V6. It was actually a great car. That was until the transmission died

[@jdmforever5583]

Didn't surprise me Scotty's honest, just so happens this one hasn't had many problems, but many have!

[@BC-je4ym]

He praises the Hellcat and 6.4L hemis

[@nuclearchris832]

Maybe dodge sent some people to have a “talk” with him

[@richardnoble7170]

I've posted here before. My 1999 Dodge Grand Caravan has 228000 on my V6. No burning oil... I'm now needing to replace parts that are rusting out due to age. I did need to replace the fuel lines due to ethanol eating them out.. same color as this one. Paint on the hood looks the same. I paid $4K for mine 10 years ago. I plan to keep it until 300K miles...

[@ssj4david]

Been telling Scotty for years these vans are alright. My family had a 1998 Plymouth Grand Voyager se 3.3. we got rid of it at 332,xxx km (around 210,000+ miles). Was a rusty deathtrap. But engine and transmission were holding up well, and we could move all kinds of crap with it