So, I am looking at buying a "new" vehicle, a 2004 Chrysler Pacifica. I have yet to test drive it, but from appearances it looks like it is in great condition. What are the things that I should be looking for when looking to buy one? This thing is loaded to the gills, and I love that it has GPS and a DVD player, but from reading reviews I have only heard horror story after horror story, and I would like to hear from you guys.

On the test drive is there anything that I need to be looking for? Trans? Front end? Squeaks? Groans?

There are 130,000 miles on the car and just had the front passenger wheel bearing replaced and the steering pump replaced.

Any help would be appreciated.

 

I'm just reading this a month after your posting, How did the test drive go?