2000 Chrysler Town and Country Review
Fuel Economy
17 - 18 mpg
Summary
What Edmunds.com says
The vehicle to buy if you want a luxury car but need a minivan.
Pros
Great standard equipment, nice ride quality, easy on the eyes.
Cons
Poor fuel economy, some weak crash-test scores, high-end model is pricey.
What's New for 2000
The model lineup changes this year, and telling the difference between the LX and LXi will be easier to the untrained eye, thanks to distinctive exterior and interior modifications. New colors for 2000 are Shale Green, Bright White, Patriot Blue, Bright Silver and Inferno Red.
Consumer Ratings & Reviews
2000 Chrysler T & C is a great van
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
2000 Chrysler Town and Country 4 Dr Limited Passenger Van Extended
Review
This van is a delight to drive, especially on long trips. Seating is excellent (we have 4 captains chairs + the back bench). Acceleration, and driver visibility are also excellent. Good headroom, too, About the only complaints I have are that the gauges (especially the speedometer) are very hard to read at dawn and dusk. there is also some sort of radio interference from lights at night. Road noise could be lower, but car has nearly 130k miles, so some may be due to the normal aging of car. Earlier models (like our '92 Grand Caravan) had transmission problems, but (knock on wood!) they seem to have been fixed by 2000. Wife has 07 Lexus ES 350, but I like to drive T & C better!
Favorite Features
6 way power front seats, reclining captains chairs in second row and comfortable bench in back. Ability for pass to get to back is great for mom with kids. Great premium sound system, front and back air conditioning and controls. Second row pass can read at night w/o bothering driver.
Suggested Improvements
Visibility of speedometer at dawn and dusk. Low ambient lighting does not give enough light to see light colored digits against the backlit (when lights on) dial without really taking your eyes off the road and concentrating on dial.
From a typical mom in WA state
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 9 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2000 Chrysler Town and Country 4 Dr Limited Passenger Van Extended
Review
This is the first newer vehicle I have ever purchased and I am very pleased. I recommend the heated seats. My biggest complaint is the lack of durability of all the cup holders. Other than that I am happy. Husband offered to purchase me a new vehicle and I like this one so much I had to decline.
Favorite Features
Heated seats. I also like the seat adjustment features. I have electric seats and there are so many settings available. I like the slider door catching itself so it don't slam on you when you are getting stuff and kids out. And having a cigarette lighter in the trunk area is a plus.
Suggested Improvements
I would improve the durability of the cup holders. Stain resistance on the carpeting is a must. Our middle seats are really hard to latch into the safety position.
AWD Chrys Town & Country Rocks!
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 9 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2000 Chrysler Town and Country 4 Dr LX 4WD Passenger Van Extended
Review
The Chrysler AWD Town & Country exceeds expectations, it knocks the socks off SUVs! For example: It carries 4'x8' plywood sheets and up to 12' long boards inside with the tailgate closed. It tows my 16' tri-hull with 110 hp motor anywhere and pulls up wet gravel launch ramps with ease. It has taken me skiing when plows couldn't get up the mountain because of stuck cars and SUV's blocking the road, but I could weave through and make it! With 113,000 miles on the 3.8 litre V-6, it uses no oil and still get's 22 mpg all around. It carries up to 7 adults in complete comfort (4 captains chairs, 1 bench seat) with no transmission hump. Good sound system and accoustics.
Favorite Features
Power train. The continuous AWD gives superior performance on black ice, snow, rain, gravel and sand. Three tires always have traction if fourth slips. The 3.8 litre V-6 has power to maintain cruise control over hilly terrain. Anti-skid brakes give straight and level stops on slick surfaces.
Suggested Improvements
Better visibility of the highbeam warning light and emergency brake on lights on the dash (not hidden behind the top of the steering wheel).
Chrysler Town and Country LXi
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 6 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 7 |
| Fuel Economy: | 6 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2000 Chrysler Town and Country 4 Dr LXi Passenger Van Extended
Review
I bought my T&C to transport animals and friends. It has done a great job of doing both. I am able to transport up to 25 pets safely with the seats ou) and 6 friends very comfortably with the seats in. I have had problems with the air conditioning system and with the brakes. I have driven 125,000 miles so I am not complaining.
Favorite Features
Removeable seats.
Suggested Improvements
True runner
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 8 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
2000 Chrysler Town and Country 4 Dr LXi Passenger Van Extended
Review
I have abused this vehicle and only offered regular oil / filter changes and new rotors / brakes. I'm thankful it's held up, now going on 120,000 MI.
Favorite Features
Roomy. Power Seat adjustment. HVIC menu displays the cars DTE,O/S Temp, FE, etc....
Suggested Improvements
Improve the rotors thickness so an owner can get one turn out of them.
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