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Posted by George in Michigan on Wednesday, August 29, 2007 at 20:23:36 :

I got my 1991 Chrysler LeBaron back from my son. I ordered this car new exactly the way I wanted, V6, 5 speed, 4 wheel disk brakes, leather interior, CD (a big deal back then) and most every other option I could order.

Well my son needed a car so I "loaned" him this one. He drove it for about 12 years...current milage is 155,000 with few repairs. Same clutch, no engine problems save for a weepy oil seal...but a fair amount of wear and tear. Afterall, modern folk like my son treat cars like appliances...not worth fixing, no joy of ownership etc. So when he decided to spring for a new one, the LeBaron came back to Papa.

Anyway, I drove it back from Pittsburgh to northern Michigan, about 550 miles and got an average of 37mpg. (60-65 mph actual speed, indicated 65-70). I don't think the new Calibers, complete with variable valve timing on 4 cyl engines will match that.

Well it needs some minor things fixed up, the paint has peeled badly (California sun did not help), headlight out etc. Will fix this stuff up...and then start enjoying the car!



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