posted 05-21-2003 01:41 PM                  

1. Grey bumpers replaced because of discoloring/stains.
2. Tire sensor defective.
3. Fuel rail replaced (recall)
4. Clear coated front A-arms (1997 & 1999 models) replaced with Non-clear coat A-arms (2000-2002 model).
5. Front Ball Joint raplaced (recall).
6. Paint bubbling on door edge.

posted 05-22-2003 02:27 AM                  

2).The front brakes that came with the car were defective, they left too much dust on the chrome wheels, Replaced with Ceramic Brake Pads (NOT COVERED BY WARRANTY)

3). Original Grill was not noticeable, lacked character, added the $10.00 Alley cat chrome treatment (NOT COVERED BY WARRANTY)

4). Stock Air valve caps were reported to not hold air,Replaced with caps with Cat Logo (NOT COVERED BY WARRANTY)

5). Exhaust system was determined missing from vehicle as no noticeable noise could be heard, Installed Borla Exhaust so I could tell car was running during idle (NOT COVERED BY WARRANTY)

6). Stock Exhaust Tips defective causing injury during cleaning, requiring replacement for safety reasons, replaced with OBX Chrome Mufflers (NOT COVERED BY WARRANTY)

7). Windshield wipers not required in Sunny California,
determined to be obsolete equipment thus removed, replaced with Billet Wiper covers (NOT COVERED BY WARRANTY)

8.)Plymouth and Prowler script on rear bumper of 2000 was classified as unreadable by those following,Installed shimmer on rear bumpers to meet appearance standards (NOT COVER BY WARRANTY)

9.) Rear T/A Oil cool reported subject to damage when backing up , Installed chrome cover to protect cooler, (NOT COVERED BY WARRANTY)

10.)Consensus of the Prowler Ownership deemed that OEM Engine rated at plus 250 HP was sub standard as HP rating at rear wheels was really 172,thus not meeting specification of "FAST CAR STANDARDS, Installed Paxton Novi 1000 High boost with headers and "X" pipe, (NOT COVERED BY WARRANTY-NCBW)

11.)After SC install, determined that insufficient air flow to maintain normal engine temperatures, requiring Installation of TGF Side panels for more air to reduce engine temp, (NCBW)

12.) After side panels still too much heat, had "flames" etched on front windshield and side windows, was told they were "cool", no impact on reducing engine temp, (NCBW)

13.) Front bumpers causing injury to knee caps as rounding front of car,removed front bumpers (NCBW)

14.) Gears defective, Prowler Pro gears installed (NCBW)

15.)LAST BUT NOT LEAST (but the worst of all), CARGO SPACE DETERMINED TO BE HAZARDOUS TO YOUR MARRIAGE ON LONG TRIPS, PURCHASED, TRAILER HITCH (CHROMED IT), PROWLER TRAILER ,PROWLER STAND,PROWLER TRAILER COVER,(NONE OF THIS COVERED BY WARRANTY).

OH YEAAAAAAAAH!
16.) REPLACED HOOD STRUTS , UNDER WARRANTY

I guess I am one of the lucky ones.
In summary, AS THINGS HAVE WORKED OUT these are the problems that I wanted when I got this car. I DO hope to be able to continue to enjoy as THESE AND MANY OTHERS so long as I own it.

Good Luck and May your only problems be your STRUTS.
Dan G.

posted 05-22-2003 06:42 AM                  

Your list was inspired genius....I am impressed.

posted 08-13-2003 06:34 AM                  

Anyway... my list...

About 5,000 +/- miles, Engine overheated, dumped all fluid. Burped the baby, replaced reservoir, and moved on.

15,800. New engine bottom installed. Inadequate circulation of oil in block.

recalled ball joints repaired @ 15,800.

and that's Gonna Be the end of my list too!
(Knock on wood)

posted 08-13-2003 07:04 AM                  

Problems:

1. Gas gage inaccurate - replaced circuit board behind gage fixed it.
2. dash squeak - fixed myself with help of this board
3. Cracked rear fender next to tail light - living with it

posted 02-09-2004 08:22 PM                  

quote:

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Originally posted by ed monahan:
This is a good thread to read for the newer folks.

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In other words, Ed is saying this is a good thread for everyone... right?

posted 02-10-2004 08:39 AM                  

Ball joint recall
window regulator went out at 16,000 miles

posted 02-10-2004 06:01 PM                  

1)200 miles the same day after driving home from Chrysler dealer (in Lafayette, IN) the pulley on the power steering exploded and went through the side of the body panel...all belts immediately frayed and flew off. Dealer (in Fort Wayne) repaired, did a good job.
2) October 2003 - I now notice that there is a hairline crack under the headlight fairly close to where the pulley blew through the side of the car. Think it could be related to last problem(just guessing - could be something else?.. too much cowl shake?). Told the dealer about and showed him at last oil change. Said he would have to call some Chrysler person because he got in a little trouble on the last repair because he didn`t call them. Seems Chrysler needs to know these things in order to compare all warranty repairs to know if a recall is in order, etc.. (his story). Still haven`t got a call from them with answer. Think I`m getting the old run around? It is in the garage for winter now, I will confront them again in spring, and I will get an answer even if I have to drive to Detroit and get it in person myself. (just a little steam...lol)

3) It always kind of bothers me the way the lifters sound when you first start the motor when cold. Someone needs to invent a preoiler for the prowler engine. Electric powered, maybe fit between the filter and engine?

posted 02-11-2004 08:22 AM                  

I still love my car!

JR