we have had this for about 2 years and ran it to death. it has at least one bad valve seal and smokes like crazy, but will not quit and we just keep dumpin the oil in it. rides like a Cadillac and actually runs really well. It has lots of power for what it is. it has been run out of oil more than enough times, but it hasn't died yet. doesn't seem to be rusting out very badly at all with …

Versatile, With Retro Style!

TrashTsar, 01/30/2004

1990 Dodge Caravan 3dr Minivan

I am the original owner of a 1990 Dodge Caravan with the 3.0 V6 engine. The car has 151,000 miles on it and has been reliable. The original 3.0 liter engines had bad valve stem seals that caused me to replace it with a factory rebuilt engine at 95,000 miles. The engine is far superior to the original and is a strong puller. Avoid the 4 speed transmission sold with the …

4cyl Turbo finally bites the dust @206k

Duncan, 11/06/2003

1990 Dodge Caravan SE Turbo 3dr Minivan

Bought this 4-banger turbo van for $2200 at an action in TX. Put 140k mi on it. Changed the oil every 4k; did several brake jobs; had the trany rebuilt once. Got my money's worth. Finally, the head gasket blew at 206k mi. Who said these turbos are unreliable? Should I rebuild it?

The original is still the best.

Vince, 09/14/2006

1990 Dodge Caravan LE 3dr Minivan

We don't drive this vehicle except for church and on longer trips. It is now sixteen years old, and I expect that we could very well keep it until it can wear antique tags. I have been through many other vehicles since we bought the Caravan, and none of them have been such a pleasure to drive in a relaxed manner. No it is not a race vehicle, but with the 3.3, getting on the highway …

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Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	19 MPG
Cost to Drive	$195/month
Drivetrain	front wheel drive

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Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original
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