Time to replace the 92 t&C?

It may well be time to get a new Town and Country (or rather - newer) as
mine is getting long in the tooth. The trouble is I see most of the newer
ones that are loaded have the 3.8 instead of the 3.3 which I have heard
excellent things about and has served me very well. What year and Model
seem to be the most reliable? I like the circa 2001 Limited but they have
the 3.8. Are those motors just as good? I need loaded with leather at a
reasonable price and good mpg but reliability is most important so should I
avoid the 3.8 (or Chrysler altogether?) Say it ain't so! Opinions please.

"Dan" > wrote in message
...
> It may well be time to get a new Town and Country (or rather - newer) as
> mine is getting long in the tooth. The trouble is I see most of the newer
> ones that are loaded have the 3.8 instead of the 3.3 which I have heard
> excellent things about and has served me very well. What year and Model
> seem to be the most reliable? I like the circa 2001 Limited but they have
> the 3.8. Are those motors just as good? I need loaded with leather at a
> reasonable price and good mpg but reliability is most important so should
> I
> avoid the 3.8 (or Chrysler altogether?) Say it ain't so! Opinions please.
>
The 2003 Limited should fit the bill. They had most of the bugs worked out
by then. The 3.8 is an excellent part.

Richard.

Dan wrote:

> It may well be time to get a new Town and Country (or rather - newer) as
> mine is getting long in the tooth. The trouble is I see most of the newer
> ones that are loaded have the 3.8 instead of the 3.3 which I have heard
> excellent things about and has served me very well.


The 3.8 is identical to the 3.3 except for cylinder dimensions. Its just
as reliable, and has a lot more torque available at low RPM- better for
heavier vehicles.

On Wed, 9 Nov 2005, Dan wrote:

> It may well be time to get a new Town and Country (or rather - newer) as
> mine is getting long in the tooth. The trouble is I see most of the newer
> ones that are loaded have the 3.8 instead of the 3.3 which I have heard
> excellent things about and has served me very well. What year and Model
> seem to be the most reliable? I like the circa 2001 Limited but they have
> the 3.8. Are those motors just as good?

They are virtually the same engine, identical in all design and build
details except for the displacement ("size") difference, and are equally
durable and dependable. Fuel economy is obviously lower with the 3.8.

The 3.8 while almost identical is the better engine in the larger van. In my
experience having owned 2 extended vans with 3.3's and 2 with 3.8 I find the
3.8 better in all respects including fuel economy.
Larry
"Dan" > wrote in message
...
> It may well be time to get a new Town and Country (or rather - newer) as
> mine is getting long in the tooth. The trouble is I see most of the newer
> ones that are loaded have the 3.8 instead of the 3.3 which I have heard
> excellent things about and has served me very well. What year and Model
> seem to be the most reliable? I like the circa 2001 Limited but they have
> the 3.8. Are those motors just as good? I need loaded with leather at a
> reasonable price and good mpg but reliability is most important so should
> I
> avoid the 3.8 (or Chrysler altogether?) Say it ain't so! Opinions please.
>
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