Should I Buy a Used 2003 Windstar???
lspice27
06-23-2005, 03:43 PM
I think I am getting a pretty good deal, it's an LX model. Doesn't have a lot of bells and whistles, but we are in need of extra room because of our newest addtion to the family. Are they safe and reliable?
rodeo02
06-24-2005, 03:04 AM
They are as reliable as any domestic minivan. You get a lot of van for the money with a windstar. They are large (probably the largest), roomy, comfortable and decent on gasoline. Hywy mileage with my 2001 avgs 23mpg. Oh yeah... they rank high on safety!
G/luck
Joel
G/luck
Joel
DRW1000
06-24-2005, 02:57 PM
Very happy with my 99.
Acceptable on fuel, smooth ride, roomy and good accerleration.
Acceptable on fuel, smooth ride, roomy and good accerleration.
bruker
06-24-2005, 03:24 PM
I have 170,000 miles on an `01 Windstar. No problems, 23mpg highway w/check engine light on.
DRW1000
06-24-2005, 05:07 PM
Let's get the light off bruker.
What year and ehat code?
What year and ehat code?
CoachKarl
06-24-2005, 10:22 PM
Any used car is a risk if you're not in tight with the previous owner. However. The information I've gleened from reading this forum for a year has made me unafraid to buy any Windstar. Go for it.
Karl. (95, 3.8 160K mi)
Karl. (95, 3.8 160K mi)
tsmackenzie
06-26-2005, 11:15 AM
My wifes uncle sold us ours...I have to say I was less than excited about it. I have fallen in love. I has the best visabilty, and drives like a car, not a bus. We took out our middle row seat, and the interior is huge! I have had some problems but no more than any other car. The engine they use for that is one of the most reliable...I think its an old tracktor engine!
I have a kid and a big dog, so its worked out great!
good luck!
I have a kid and a big dog, so its worked out great!
good luck!
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