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Loving it
96tc, 03/18/2002
1996 Chrysler Town and Country LX 3dr Minivan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Seats a bit short and legroom tight for tall people. PLenty of headroom, though. 3.8l V6 hauls but still is not too bad on gas. Still sounds and feels like brand new (except for a crinkling noise from the dash). See www.allpar.com for info about possible transmission problems and how to avoid them.
Dependable Xport
JDevlune, 03/13/2006
1996 Chrysler Town and Country LXi 4dr Ext Minivan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
We bought this vehicle because we had baby on the way and wanted a larger space. The sliding doors easily accomadate the ease of installing and removing the baby seat. The captains passenger seats are easy to remove, but that rear bench is a killer. We have intermittant trouble w/ the wipers as well (seems mostly to occur at cold temps). This is true with the transmission as well. Transmission does not seem to engage in "Lock Up" in colder temps. "Lock Up" directly locks the transmission to the engine crankshaft via the torque converter to reduce slippage and increase MPG. HVAC only works on high fan speed. All of these are electrical in nature.
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alac, 07/30/2004
1996 Chrysler Town and Country LXi 4dr Ext Minivan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Great car to drive, but we replaced the tranny after 25,000 miles (Chrysler paid for half) and needed a new engine after 65,000 miles (we paid for it all). Great design, abysmal build... broken window lift, broken emergency brake cable, broken hood latch, etc. Our repair costs alone average 15 cents a mile or more.
We love Chryslers!!!!
lgarcia777, 06/20/2002
1996 Chrysler Town and Country LX 3dr Minivan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
We own a small carlot and despite Chrysler's tranny problems, etc. they are definately a best seller. People have driven hundreds of miles to buy Chrysler or Dodge minivans from us (we're not new car dealers, etiher). The engines are excellent, we've never had any problems with them. In the past, we just bought and sold Dodge or Plymouth, the other day we picked up a Chrysler Town and Country. I am very impressed with it. If we ever buy a car to keep for ourselves, it definately will be a Chrysler Town and Country!!!
Should have had a toyota motor
gmoney, 09/17/2010
1996 Chrysler Town and Country LXi 4dr Ext Minivan
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
Stay away from Chrysler products. This van has served my family well but if I were not smart enough to repair my own vehicle it would have taken a lot of money to maintain.
This is a great vehicle!
Hendy, 09/04/2002
1996 Chrysler Town and Country 3dr Ext Minivan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This is our second Chrysler van (the first was an 89) and they really did their homework. It is not only comfortable but fun to drive. Get one with the 16" wheels and 3.8 engine and get ready for a people hauler/sports car. You won't be disappointed. We just took ours (with 103,000 miles) on a 1000 mile trip and it performed well and all five of us stayed comfortable for all 16 hours!
Been there, done that.
KC Boy, 07/03/2002
1996 Chrysler Town and Country LXi 4dr Ext Minivan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I reluctantly gave up my Honda Accord for a bigger ride in the T&C. Overall, it's proven to be a feature rich vehicle with lots of room for kids and gear, but is a disappointment due to numerous (though minor) quality problems and performance issues. (It seems to take as long to go from 60-0 as it does to go from 0-60.) Since I now consider myself "over the minivan thing", I plan to bite the (enormous) depreciation bullet and trade for a Honda/Toytoa product asap.
transmission tyrant
frustrated, 02/28/2002
1996 Chrysler Town and Country LXi 4dr Ext Minivan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
same ole problem the transmission brought in several times, now extended warranty about to end, and need to suck it up and trade and suffer the loss. Phantom wipers, just turn on when they feel.
Rob, van
Robb, 05/18/2002
1996 Chrysler Town and Country LXi 4dr Ext Minivan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
has been a dependable car but transmission went out with out any warning at 81000 miles
Repairs galore
JB96, 07/07/2002
1996 Chrysler Town and Country LXi 4dr Ext Minivan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Van was purchased used from used car dealer at 36,000 miles. We bought an extended warranty which paid for itself the first two years. The air conditionning system is a design disaster that has been repaired or replaced 4 times. The last time it took 2 days and over $850 to get it fixed. Tires wear our fast, brakes need to be done frequentlky, the electrical system acts up, water pump failed, the starter failed, went through 2 batteries. Never buy a Chrysler again.