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2002 Dodge Grand Caravan Runs Well Needs Just A Little Tlc To Drive It Anywhere! on 2040-cars

Year:2002 Mileage:154061 Color: Silver /
 Tan
Location:

Lockport, Illinois, United States

Lockport, Illinois, United States
Advertising:
Transmission:Automatic
Body Type:Minivan, Van
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:3.3L V6
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
VIN: 1B4GP44342B528618 Year: 2002
Make: Dodge
Model: Grand Caravan
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Trim: Long Wheelbase / Sport
Options: Cassette Player
Drive Type: Automatic
Safety Features: Anti-Lock Brakes, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag
Mileage: 154,061
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Windows
Exterior Color: Silver
Interior Color: Tan
Number of Cylinders: 6
Disability Equipped: No
Condition: Used: A vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections. ... 

 Selling this solid 2002 Grand Caravan as we sent a kid to college, downsized the vehicle, just don't need the size of the van any longer.

Purchased from original owner in Downers Grove, IL, 3 years ago.  Was well maintained at Zeigler Chrysler/Dodge/Jeep in Downers Grove where it was originally delivered.

This Grand Caravan has always been extremely reliable for our family.  We have maintained it locally through an independent mechanic, and with 154,000 miles, it runs and acts like a lower mileage van.  It really does run out well and with a couple little things done, it really could probably be reliably driven just about anywhere in the country.  We've always trusted it.

Equipment:
3.3 litre V6
Roof Rack
Power Steering, Power Brakes
Power Windows, Power Locks
Seats 7 - Two Rear Seats Roll Out Entirely, for cargo space
AM/FM CD radio, factory equipment
Cloth Interior
AC
Cruise/Tilt
Remote Starter/Alarm
2" Trailer Hitch/Receiver

The Upsides:

Runs extremely well.  Shifts right, no slop, strong transmission.  Is clean inside...did not smoke...no damage inside ie rips, tears, burns, etc, to upholstery.  Recent work includes newer tires, new radiator, new water pump, tune up, oil changes were consistent.  It does use a bit of oil.  Not a lot.  Maybe around a quart between oil changes, nothing unexpected, though, considering the mileage.  It just runs well, and is going to give someone a lot more service over the next several years.  Most everything, I believe, does work just fine.

The Downsides:

Brakes.  They are dangerously bad.  It lost a bit of what turned out to be brake fluid in our driveway.  Local mechanic repaired a hose of some sort where a fitting blew out.  Brakes were fine immediately afterward, but over the course of a month to month and a half, they went very soft again.  It really is just about entirely unsafe to drive with the brakes as they currently are.  So I don't honestly know if there is a brake line leaking somewhere, or something affecting pressure in the lines...master cylinder?  I just don't know, and chose not to make the investment of time/money to dig further at the moment.

There is surface rust here and there, nothing super widespread, but it's there.  There is one rust through area down low, left/driver's side, behind the sliding door and in front of the left rear wheel.  They all seem to get it in this same spot.  The plastic molding is missing on the right sliding door.  Small thing.  And it has some dings in the tailgate.  Some parking lot dings and scratches.  The lower air dam under the front bumper has a crack.  So it's not pristine.  It's 10 years old and has been in its share of parking lots and collected the nicks and dings.

I don't have a functioning remote door opener/clicker, the one I got from the original owner broke.  So the vehicle is equipped with a remote starter, and alarm system, and remote openers, but the keytag/opener needs to be replaced if you choose to use it.  Otherwise, it works fine with just the key.

Thanks for looking.  Please only bid if you are serious and able to complete the transaction within 48 hours of auction closing, ie payment in full and vehicle pickup.  Also please leave a note/email with questions, we'll return emails/calls immediately.

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