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Used 1997 Chrysler Town and Country Minivan Consumer Reviews

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3.63 out of 5 stars

Unreliable

Radames , 08/22/2002
1997 Chrysler Town and Country LXi 4dr Ext Minivan
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We loved this car until we had to take it to the shop on numerous occasions to have some (multiple) electrical problems fixed, leaky fuel line (recalled years later). It appears this year they had multiple probems on many of these vehicles. The stereo died after 2 days, etc. If it would have been more reliable it would have been a delight.

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5 out of 5 stars

BUY ONE!! You'll love it!!!

minivanowner, 01/31/2003
1997 Chrysler Town and Country LXi 4dr Ext Minivan
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We have had our van for 5 years and its been great! BUY ONE YOU'LL LOVE IT!!!

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3.88 out of 5 stars

Same old Trasmissions

It's "Ok", 02/21/2003
1997 Chrysler Town and Country LXi 4dr Ext Minivan
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We sold our caravan after the transmission went out twice.The serviceman from the Chrysler dealership told us that Chrysler had fixed the problem aand these vans had no transmision problems,WRONG!. Ours went out at 73,000.If you buy this van just save up your money and count on the transmission going out as a fact of life.It also has electrical problems.The wipers come on by themselves sometimes.Overall I'ts a good van except for worrying about when the transmission will go out next.

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3.25 out of 5 stars

Great on the Highway

calbeard, 10/28/2008
1997 Chrysler Town and Country LX 4dr Ext Minivan
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Many good things about this van, but the bad points are major: The transmission is, at best good for 50,000 miles. My transmission repair guy says that this type of transmission keeps him in business. I've put in three. Gas mileage is very poor. Open highway we get 16, city 13. Several mechanics say that there is nothing wrong. My full size van with a V-8 got better gas mileage. Brake pads last about six months, tires about a year.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Great Van

clevershark, 07/22/2002
1997 Chrysler Town and Country LX 4dr Ext Minivan
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My wife and I have used this van like a truck. We have hauled doors, concrete, lumber, 36" TV and entertainment center, and tons more. Plus our 3 kids. We can haul more then our friends Durango.

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