John/Horace Posted October 31 Report Share Posted October 31 Used cars are still pricy because of short supply. If your van buddy can do the safety seems like all the bases covered. Nothing wrong with making a few bucks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5rebel9 Posted November 2 Author Report Share Posted November 2 Well..... I got a replacement filler neck and installed it yesterday. Drove it 45 miles to my guy's shop and put it on his hoist. going to need quite a "laundry list" of maint. repairs. brakes camber arms and POSSIBLE toe arms, but also going to need a new radiator and water pump. My sister was offered $375 for it to go to the crusher, tomorrow I will offer them $400 for it and give a parts price breakdown as to why only that amount. Then sit on the car till spring or my guy decides he has immediate use for it, things are a bit tight for myself and him right now, but probably the same for many folks in the world right now...... Yes it runs very well engine /trans, but I definitely see how much difference in performance to the 3.6. This DJ is an sxt with BT and phone, but not working, and I don't care about that right now, but it does have remote start! AND great cabin heat on both sides! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John/Horace Posted November 2 Report Share Posted November 2 I have been looking after daughter in laws 2012 Journey 2.4 for about 6 yrs now. She bought it new using uncles FCA employee discount. I have driven it for a half hour a few times, yeah sluggish and fuel economy only a little better than 3.6. But good reliable transportation. And easier to work on than 3.6 by far. Use copper spark plugs if you want ; but platinum seems to work fine with no side affects. And copper no longer available cheap. CPS sensor, electronic throttle body and cooling system (both thermostats and plastic heating manifold with gaskets) were all done, common not expensive fixes. Recalls put a new cat and rack pressure line on. Hers has just over 100k miles, tranny and engine and a/c all work fine. With crazy new car prices, lower cost functional used cars are still going to be in short supply. Affecting price imo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John/Horace Posted November 2 Report Share Posted November 2 Is this the filler neck part you mentioned. Hasn’t been changed on ours yet, I should grab one maybe. The 2013 is the older HOAT coolant so do a full flush when possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5rebel9 Posted November 2 Author Report Share Posted November 2 I got the Dorman 902-305 that they say not a fit, but works fine. Unlike the multi ribs on hose connectors tour pic. shows, it has singular barb on the ends and comes with squeeze clamps. I'm quite aware of the "quirks" of the 2.4 and yes I agree with your impressions of the car overall. Just got off the phone with my sister and Bro. in law, they gladly will take the $400. They also did not want to see it just be crushed, but that's about all they do around here now. SO, I sit on the car over the winter and start repairs in the spring with it. John/Horace 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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