1989 Dodge Caravan Reviews, Pricing & Specs
Overview
The 1989 Dodge Caravan is a popular year for car collectors because of a rare turbocharged 2.5-liter, 150-horsepower engine option. It was...
The 1989 Dodge Caravan is a popular year for car collectors because of a rare turbocharged 2.5-liter, 150-horsepower engine option. It was available in the 5-speed manual and 3-speed automatic versions. Because Chrysler sold very few, the manual turbo version is extremely rare and has achieved a certain cult status.
The turbo engine certainly gave the 1989 Dodge Caravan more speed and pick-up, and is often modified by car enthusiasts who want to see just how fast they can get it to go. There is a claimed record out there of a quarter mile in 12.6 seconds.
Also new for 1989 is an electronically controlled 4-speed "Ultradrive" automatic, which proved disastrous. The Mini Ram Van had its named changed to Caravan C/V. The Dodge Caravan offers seven trims -- base, SE, LE, the Grand Caravan SE and LE, and the C/V standard and extended. Fuel economy averages about 21/23 across all models.
Praised mostly for its durability,solid, comfortable ride, and cargo capacity, the Dodge Caravan does receive complaints about engine and transmission problems.
There is a 1989 Dodge caravan for sale inVancouver B.C, Unfortuantly the transmission is hooped and would be a great parts car. Call James 604-255-4596
What owners say
My step father purchased this van new and it has been runnig great with very few problems. It has lots of power and even though the paint is fading it still works great
May 30, 2007period. it kicks ass. bought it for like 500 bucks? no reverse. but DAMN! that thing could move. it was definitely boosting higher than the stock 4lb, for sure. floor it on the highway and it would torque steer into the next lane if you didnt watch it. it was the bomb without any question. and a 13 something second minivan! unfortunately it split the head gasket b/n cyl. 2 and 3, and i didnt have the time to take care of the situation at the time so i sold it. but i would TOTALLY buy another one in a heartbeat! by far the coolest sleeper i have ever owned
January 5, 2009Nicest thing about her is the fact that she can truck though almost any weather condition. 3 feet of water on a flooded roadway? No problem. Ferris' unplowed parking lot? A warm up.
February 18, 2008What owners say
My step father purchased this van new and it has been runnig great with very few problems. It has lots of power and even though the paint is fading it still works great
May 30, 2007period. it kicks ass. bought it for like 500 bucks? no reverse. but DAMN! that thing could move. it was definitely boosting higher than the stock 4lb, for sure. floor it on the highway and it would torque steer into the next lane if you didnt watch it. it was the bomb without any question. and a 13 something second minivan! unfortunately it split the head gasket b/n cyl. 2 and 3, and i didnt have the time to take care of the situation at the time so i sold it. but i would TOTALLY buy another one in a heartbeat! by far the coolest sleeper i have ever owned
January 5, 2009Nicest thing about her is the fact that she can truck though almost any weather condition. 3 feet of water on a flooded roadway? No problem. Ferris' unplowed parking lot? A warm up.
February 18, 2008i am in the military and it hauls myself and my crew around comfortably. The paint is peeling off and it is rusted the hood but it is a point a to point b vehicle and it is a 1989. I paid 200 dollars for it.
December 3, 2007
