posted 02-20-2005 02:24 PM                    

just go to the home page and click on The Prowler Story at the left side of the page... it gives the whole story.

I'm not to technical so there are others that know the mechanics side of the car.... they are all very willing to help a rookie and are a first class bunch...they really helped me decide to go with the Kat when i was in the process of looking....

good luck

posted 02-20-2005 02:34 PM                  

Here are some key changes:

1997 - All of these were Purple with Silver wheels. The engine was the 3.5 liter V6 cast iron engine rated at 214 HP.

The 1999 model 3.5 liter 24 valve V6 that produces 253 HP.

September 1998 - Chrome wheels are introduced into production.

May 1999
The Prowler exhaust manifold on the 3.5 liter engine is changed to the LH (Intrepid, Concorde, 300M) design. A rear license plate stabilizer (two rubber mounts) is added to production to eliminate the bounce in license plate. The stabilizer mounting hole is 5mm.

2000 model year - There are a few key model year changes to the Prowler. The suspension shocks & springs are changed to a new design for smoother ride. Low friction ball joints were added to the upper lateral links on the rear suspension. The run flat tires (20" rear and 17" front) are redesigned with a softer side wall for smoother ride and new recommended tire pressure of 28 psi for all four tires. A new auto dimming rear view mirror with mini trip odometer and temperature gauge is introduced. A new radio with speed sensitive volume control to automatically increase or decrease the audio level with change in speed. The bumpers are repainted from Gray to Black. The alternator is changed to a new design with declutching pulley to eliminate the serpentine drive belt rattle that occurs as the belt tension decays (relaxes) as the 3.5L does not have an automatic belt tensioner. Chrome wheels are now standard

There is a change in manufacturer of the shocks made for the Prowler. The Koni (grey) shocks are replaced with Dynamic Suspension (black) shocks. The new shocks went into production at the start of the 2001 model year. There were some late 2000 models that also received the new shocks when the Koni supply ran out. The new Dynamic Suspension shocks are painted black including the spring retainers. The old Koni shocks were painted gray with aluminum spring retainers.

2001 - The Plymouth Brand Prowler ends production. The Prowler production continues under the Chrysler brand name. (Thus, 2001 had both Plymouth and Chrysler Prowlers.)

2002 - Last year for the manufacturing of Prowlers.

I hope this helps.

-Dan

Edit: Bah, curse my slow typing and the speediness of the POA.

posted 02-20-2005 02:52 PM                  

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Originally posted by rhwd2003:
Danderson thanks for quick response also. What about pricing, what should I be looking for from a dealer? Or is there a good place to find these cars other then ebay?

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I've seen the pricing range from the 20s for a high mileage Prowler to 6-figures for a "historically significant" Prowler. Normally, I've seen em go for 30-50k though. A lot depends on mileage, if it's still under warranty, mods that have been done to it, color, etc. I'm sure other folks here probably know more about pricing than me though.

posted 02-20-2005 03:07 PM                  

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Originally posted by rhwd2003:
Ok so look at the shocks and if they are grey then I need to check for leakage?

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No Koni shocks are grey and clearly Marked Koni on the spring retainers. (GOOD)

You want to watch a black shock Dynamic suspension with a plain aluminum spring retainer (BAD)

posted 02-20-2005 03:12 PM                  

Do your homework and you will be OK

posted 02-20-2005 10:08 PM                  

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