2000 T&C
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RE: 2000 T&C
Don't buy one with a leak(oil, Trannie fluid or antifreeze). If possible, get a local trade-in. Ask to see maintenance records if available. Look at antifreeze and A/C lines going to the rear of the car and see if they are heavily rusted. Look at the top of the strut towers in the engine compartment for heavy rust/deterioration. During the test drive listen for groaning from the front suspension when going slowly over a speed bump or something like that, may be bad sway bar bushings/links.
Try ALL the power equipment(windows, every door lock etc.) Remote door lock/unlock, wipers, all lights, turn signals. Gas tube supports for rear gate. Verify the A/C works on all speeds of both the front and rear blowers(if equipped), verify air comes out where it should, based on the control position(self explanatory). Make sure cruse control works. I still think it is the best cruse in the industry.
Just a few things that come to mind, there are some others that I am sure others can think of, some real pros here.
Try ALL the power equipment(windows, every door lock etc.) Remote door lock/unlock, wipers, all lights, turn signals. Gas tube supports for rear gate. Verify the A/C works on all speeds of both the front and rear blowers(if equipped), verify air comes out where it should, based on the control position(self explanatory). Make sure cruse control works. I still think it is the best cruse in the industry.
Just a few things that come to mind, there are some others that I am sure others can think of, some real pros here.