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  Review - 2000 Dodge Grand Caravan
  By MEC - March 17 - 2:00 am

  My second grand caravan, first AWD. Purchased AWD due to rear disc brake option, after this experience I would only buy with all wheel disc brakes. I have had some warranty items that concern me, overall ownership experience has been solid, van still quite, very, very comfortable, features and size still acceptable after 3 years. Wanted to buy Honda, just put off by supply demand $$ and dealer poor treatment. Told dealer if I can test drive an S500 Mercedes, then I will test drive Honda before purchase, he said no, I bought a Dodge.

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  After 40,000 miles we still love it! - 2000 Dodge Grand Caravan
  By Alan_D - February 21 - 10:00 am

  Our Grand Caravan has 40,000 miles on it after 2 years. It has performed very well over that period with only routine maintenance. For a largeish van it handles very well and has decent acceleration (we have the 3.8L). Ive been generally pleased with the gas mileage. Weve averaged 19.5 mpg around town and 25 mpg on trips - and that is with an average of 5 to 6 people in it.

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  Has been pretty good to me, considering - 2000 Dodge Grand Caravan
  By MDGUY - February 17 - 4:53 pm

  I purchased the van at 40k miles after my ex totaled the 99 GC. It came from Canada (bad thing) originally and had 6k miles rolled off when brought into US. I now have 170k miles on it. In all, typical minor repairs with brakes and such. Trans done at 160k - not too bad really. Engine is a 3.8 and runs great - lots more power than the 3.3 I had before. Replaced the radiator - had a hole not due to defect, replaced the water pump at 120k or so - typical. It is getting to the point where more repairs need done - struts, front end work, tires, etc so I am dumping it. Bought a Nissan Sentra. Dont need a van any more. Considering I am not easy on cars, this one has held up pretty good!

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  think twice before buying Dodge Caravan - 2000 Dodge Grand Caravan
  By Chris & Shannon - February 3 - 2:00 am

  for the most part the van is nice but it was our second new dodge caravan and we had problems with both, the main reason that we purchased the caravan was because of price. With both carvans 1999 & 2000 AWD Sports we had trouble with the transmittion and electrial problems,Once the caravan hit 20,000 miles it started going down hill fast! we are now looking to buy another van but this time we will buy a used honda odssey 1999 or 2000. I would never advise anyone to buy a Dodge Carvan, lease hmmmmmm, well maybe! Good luck hope my experience will help you make a better choice.........

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  Typical American made car - 2000 Dodge Grand Caravan
  By test the dodge - January 11 - 2:00 am

  The data: 2000 SE, 75K miles, V6 3.3 engine. Having two kids and a lot of family visiting from Europe, we really appreciated the space and comfort. Quality, well it is an American made car - period. I allways would buy an extended warranty with the car. It helped us to deal with a broken bord computer, windor power switch and alike. The brakes are really poor for the size of the car. Disk brakes should be standard on front AND rear - it is a family car. Mileage on the highway is acceptable but in the city .... Overall its a good vehicle for long rides with big family. But drive carefull - the brakes...

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  Still goin! - 2000 Dodge Grand Caravan
  By autoitking - March 16 - 11:58 am

  My family has had this car for 10 years now, and its still going strong. Original engine and transmission are rock solid and perform well. Only problems we ever had was a leaky radiator hose, a bad spark plug wire, and a bad idler. Once the idler and spark plug wires were replaced, it ran like new again! The power steering is very powerful and has a lot of boost. Very easy to steer, and handles well considering its size. The leaf springs in the rear make loading over a ton no problem, and the engine can haul it adequately. We fit all of my college stuff in there with room for three adults left. And the engine made it 350 miles to my dorm and back. Also a few very long trips (over 600 miles)

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  Good Van - 2000 Dodge Grand Caravan
  By 2rd dodge - February 5 - 8:30 pm

  Overall it was a descent van with OK features. Seats were more comfortable then the new Dodge stow and go ones. Good amount of storage when 3rd row seat is moved forward.

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  Grand Caravan - 2000 Dodge Grand Caravan
  By Whachaknow - November 9 - 10:00 am

  We bought the Grand Caravan when we had three teenage children. Outside the obligatory Chrysler minivan transmission problems and an early replacement of front struts and steering pump, which were covered by the extended warranty, it has been a very reliable performer. The mileage is poor, as expected. But, we have driven it coast to almost coast (Washington, DC to Arizona), up and down mountains, and across deserts, and it has proven to be reliable and thoroughly comfortable. Now that we are almost empty-nested, we will eventually replace it with something smaller and more fuel efficient, but it has been a great family vehicle for all these years.

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  The bigger engine makes a difference - 2000 Dodge Grand Caravan
  By dwolf - September 27 - 12:00 am

  I highly suggest getting the 3.8L engine. It has soooo much more torque

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  170,000 miles and still going! - 2000 Dodge Grand Caravan
  By cprevbhayes - July 25 - 8:24 am

  Bought used in 2003 with 35k. Now has 170,000 and still running strong. Did have to replace shift solenoid in tranny at about 100k, but that was only a $300 repair. Motor is still strong and doesnt use any oil. Transmission will use a little fluid occasionally. Only complaint (if you can complain about something that is 11 years old) is that the paint on the hood is fading out. Still drives great. A/C compressor is currently out and weighing whether or not it is worth the $1000 price tag to have that fixed. All in all, it has been a great vehicle. Not that exciting to drive, but great for the family. Hey, its a minivan after all!