Saturday, September 20, 2014

All the Cars, Part 9: 1989 Chrysler New Yorker


Car/Body/Engine: 1989 Chrysler New Yorker / 4-doors, sedan / 3.0L V6 gasoline engine, 141 HP
Features: 4-speed automatic transmission, A/C, FWD, seats 5, electric seats and windows, cruise control
Owned?: yes
Purchased for/from: Bought for $760 from a guy who was selling it to make a down payment on a new car.
Summary: A mid-size sedan built with comfort in mind, powerful and somewhat-efficient V6 engine (gets about 19-23 miles per gallon) delivers power when needed. Low miles (about 79,000), and most of the electronics still work, with a few exceptions.
What I Like: Luxurious ride with comfortable seats, cloud-like suspension, plenty of engine power, and modern conveniences like a cup holder. Cruise control is nice for longer drives.
What I Don't Like: The fuel gauge doesn't work, meaning it is important to keep track of the miles between fillups so as to not get stranded somewhere without gas. Door opening is a little narrow.
What Happened to It: still have it, I drive it 1-2 times per week, or whenever I feel like "treating" myself to a really nice drive.

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