My 2003 Sport Caravan has 216,000 Km/134,216 Mi.
The engine leaks about a litre of oil every 3-4 months.
The transmission leaks about a litre fluid every 5-6 months.
I can do very basic maintenance but I'm not a mechanic.
I recently had a leaking rear brake line replaced and the mechanic said it was so rusty underside that he wasn't sure how problematic it would be, but fortunately it turned out to be a straightforward job.
I'm worried about reliability especially the transmission so started looking for a newer vehicle. I'm considering a used 2020 G Caravan, or 2022 G Caravan or Pacifica depending on what's available and price.
I read that 5th gen vans are more reliable, but at 22 years old my van is not as reliable as when it was newer.
Constructive advice is warmly appreciated - Thanks!
The engine leaks about a litre of oil every 3-4 months.
The transmission leaks about a litre fluid every 5-6 months.
I can do very basic maintenance but I'm not a mechanic.
I recently had a leaking rear brake line replaced and the mechanic said it was so rusty underside that he wasn't sure how problematic it would be, but fortunately it turned out to be a straightforward job.
I'm worried about reliability especially the transmission so started looking for a newer vehicle. I'm considering a used 2020 G Caravan, or 2022 G Caravan or Pacifica depending on what's available and price.
I read that 5th gen vans are more reliable, but at 22 years old my van is not as reliable as when it was newer.
Constructive advice is warmly appreciated - Thanks!
