I've had nothing interesting for awhile....just common pickups we all see 100 times a day. This one was a good for fun though! Last week i was asked to place a bid on a couple Dodge Caravans... a 2006-2007- and a 2010 model, all from a leasing company. So a little Daimler Chrysler UN-LEMONADE because these vans are in fact very well built.
The 2006 had 860,000 kms
The 2007 has 621,000 kms
The 2010 has 530,000 Kms
All have original engines (3.3L V6) all but the 2010 had tranny rebuilds. I bid $50 on the 800k, $200 on the 621K, and a whopping $500 on the 2010 with 530k. All but the 800k unit were in really clean shape inside and out. The 800k van had considerable wear inside and several dents and rust.
I ended up with the 2007 with 621,000 for $200. Frankly amazed at how tight this thing still is, no rattles, vibrations, leaks, or any options that don't work. The seats are still in great shape and the engine sounds great. It cruises down the highway extremely well, nice and quiet.
I figure I'm stuck with this thing though. I doubt very much anybody is going to buy a van with this kind of miles. Just insure the thing and let my two teenage drivers beat around in. Unless someone here on Autos wants it!!
