Used 2002 Chevrolet Venture Value Fwd 4dr Minivan (3.4L 6cyl 4A) Consumer Reviews
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Unfortunate Mistake
Rick, 09/13/2008
Chevrolet Venture Value Fwd 4dr Minivan (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
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Reluctantly I have been driving mini van's since 1989. I purchased this used in '04. I jumped ship from Chrysler products and now wish I had never jumped. The price was right (dealer was going out of business and dumping inventory cheap) but I have been disappointed since driving it away. I feel like I am in an aluminum can. Road noise is the worst in this vehicle. I can't have a conversation with someone in the rear seat without yelling. I replaced the AC condenser at 42,000 due to a faulty mount. I have 55,000 on it presently and feel like I should get rid of it before it becomes afflicted with the issues I read about (i.e. manifold gasket and head gasket).
It tries but it just won't die
Basic car reviews, Kansas City, MO, 10/17/2018
Chevrolet Venture Value Fwd 4dr Minivan (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
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Are you looking for a sleek looking minivan with amazing features, powerful engine,and high resale value?well you need to look elsewhere. This old rust bucket looks like tetnis shot on wheel, headlights fog over so bad you really can't tell much difference between high and low beams. Engine mantinence is a pain in the ass, rear spark plugs require some disassembly, air filter and battery are locked under frame crossmembers. However if you are near broke and need a dirt cheap basic vehicle to get around with then this old turd is just right. It's not pretty but man I can't believe this thing is still running.its got 274k on original engine and transmission, third water pump though. My grandparents bought it used around 15 years ago, had it for about 5 years then sold it to my parents at 125k when the a/c went out. Could not fix a/c after several attempts. Leak would take 12 labor hours to fix. These are not great engine and transmission combo, but it is alright. You are guaranteed to replace lower intake manifold gaskets and head gasket if you buy this car with low miles. They all go around 60-140k due to poor quality original gaskets. Overall pretty bullet proof cam in block engine as long as you take care of them. They have horrible lower block leaks that are very common. Not puking oil leaks but I have never seen a 3.1L or 3.4 with a non oil covered oil pan. Same goes for the trans. If you drive with a lead foot the tranny will go out. As long as you drive like a grandma this car will last forever.
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