Wesley Pegden <wes@CS.UCHICAGO.EDU> writes: > It could be the reliability issues were with earlier models that have > since been worked out? I'm not sure. But I would estimate cost of > ownership to be significantly higher for the Eurovan. No firsthand experience; I've heard the VR6 engine is good, but transmissions don't last, also a lot more "black box" electronic controls and systems that are often impossible to diagnose/maintain without special equipment. The latter is no different from any other late model car however. Allan |
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