The Lowdown: 1998 Dodge Caravan
By Jack Bregman
Introduction
The 1998 Caravan is manufactured in CANADA for Dodge. It is Dodge's entry into the SPORTS VAN market. It has a retail price of $17,540 USD in 1998.
Fuel Economy
The Caravan's generous 2.4L L4 DOHC 16V engine has been measured to get 18 - 20 miles/gallon city driving with a 19.80 gallon tank. This is average for its class.
Pricing
The Caravan retails for $17,540 USD with a invoice price of $15,955 USD for the base model with no options. A normal delivery charge of USD is also applicable. Additional options and trim levels can raise the price significantly.
Drivetrain
The Caravan comes standard with a 3-Speed Automatic or 4-Speed Automatic Overdrive transmission and is a front-wheel drive vehicle. It has a curb weight of approximately lbs. The Non-ABS or 4-Wheel ABS front brakes are Disc and the rear brakes are Drum.
Caravan Dimensions
The 1998 Caravan has standard length of 186.30 inches and a width of 76.80 inches. The Caravan rides 68.50 inches off the ground, with a clearance of 5.10 inches. Front headroom is 39.80 inches.
The Ind front suspension gives the Caravan a radius of 37.70 inches. It uses 205/75R14 tires with a wheelbase of 113.30 inches.
Specs & Equipment
Normal equipment usually includes Child Safety Door Locks, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag. Caravan optional equipment may include Power Door Locks, ABS Brakes, Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Tilt Steering.
Exterior color choices include Alpine Green Pearl Coat, Bright White Clear Coat, Deep Cranberry Pearl Coat, Flame Red Clear Coat, Forest Green Pearl Coat, Island Teal Satin Glow, Light Iris Pearl Coat, Taupe Frost Metallic Clear Coat with interior choices of Camel Cloth/Vinyl, Mist Gray Cloth/Vinyl, Silver Fern Cloth/Vinyl. The Caravan seats 5 people with 40.60 inches front leg room.
Warranty
The regular warranty period is months or miles. It also comes with a month/ mile drivetrain warranty. Extended warranties are available through the manufacturer. It is necessary to refer to the dealer to confirm all warranties.
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