2000 T&C w/3.8, Are the 3.8's goo reliable motors?

Yes, the Chrysler 3.3 and 3.8 (the latter being a slight variant of the former) are very sturdy and durable engines.

That price seems high to me also. At 60,000 miles you might need new plugs and wires (dual plat is recommended). Also transmission filter and +4 fluid. Other than the air filter there is not much else to attend to. OK perhaps the fuel filter. I would look for a 2002 model or newer since much transmission progress seems to have be reached during that period.

Richard.

I do not know if it applies to this engine, but our Dodge Grand Caravan needed to have a timing chain replaced at 50K. If it is not replaced and it goes, the damage is very expensive to repair.

Maybe... if you overlook the well-known tendency for multiple failures of serpentine belt tensioners, with less frequent collateral damage to water pump shaft seal, and then there is that pesky failing rear-V head gasket...

But these are nothing new, and have been debated here ad nauseum.

Your information is garberated; you're making it sound as if the timing chain is a scheduled-maintenance item, which it certainly is not. Timing

thanks for the clarification.