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Joining the High Milers Club

by Mike Driehorst

June 16, 2012 7:19 AM
Not to take away from some of the passionate owners of competitive vehicles...but I bet the majority of our customers give their cars, trucks and SUVs a little more TLC than the rest do.

And that extra care and attention is clear as you see a lot of Neons, Rams, Sebrings, 300s, Grand Cherokees, Grand Caravans, Stratuses (Stratii?) and other past and current nameplates on the roadways.

Once you reach the 100,000-mile mark on your vehicle, let us know. Chrysler Group Customer Care has a program to give a little thank you and recognition for your well-traveled four-wheeler.

At every 100,000 miles, if you contact Chrysler Group Customer Care in the U.S. with your name, address and the vehicle identification number (VIN), we'll send you a thank you letter and a pewter license plate bracket (above) with the mileage milestone you achieved.

The only stipulations are that you currently own the vehicle, be the first or second owner of it, and you must have owned the vehicle for at least one year.

In the U.S., contact Customer Care via one of the below:

Chrysler

800-Chrysler (800-247-9753) or http://chrysler.com/chryslercares

Jeep

877-IAMJEEP (877-426-5337) or http://jeep.com/jeepcares

Dodge

800-4aDodge (800-423-6343) or http://dodge.com/dodgecares

866-RAM-INFO (866-726-4636) or http://ramtrucks.com/ramcares

General Customer Care Line - 800-992-1997

Or, visit the Contact Us Page on our corporate site for email form links to each brand. There, you will only need the final eight digits of your VIN.

And, keep on enjoying the drive.

Tags: Customer Service , Product Passion , Quality

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chrysler1 Jun 21, 2012, 9:26 AM

I love this Idea!!! Who ever thought of this was VERY Smart! Now the issue is my 1993 plymouth has 160,000 trouble free miles. Do I wait until it's at 200,000 or go down to the 100,000 mile one??? =)) Jeep has 92,000 trouble free miles. 8,000 more then i'm gonna contact Chrysler! =))

Mike Driehorst-Chrysler Jun 21, 2012, 9:31 AM

@Chrysler1: Why not go for both plates for your 1993 Plymouth? Start the process for the 100,000 plate now, then when 200,000 rolls around, switch.

-Mike Driehorst
Editorial Director-Online Media
Chrysler Group LLC

cabdriver Jun 21, 2012, 10:50 AM

How cool! after I post picks on wall st I'll call in! [1985 5th avenue 100K+ testimony to being garage kept her 1st 20yrs.]

sphipps Jun 21, 2012, 10:50 AM

Just called and our license plate frame is on it's way. The 2004 Dodge Durango will be soon sporting the 200,000 mile club plate frame.

susan Jun 21, 2012, 3:24 PM

Can I get 100,00 AND 200,000 bracket if I'm over 200,000 miles? By the way- does one of the brackets above say a million? :-)

Mike Driehorst-Chrysler Jun 21, 2012, 3:37 PM

Susan: Not sure about the double brackets but you can ask when you call in or put a request in the form if you submit via one the Web links.

And, yes, that bottom bracket is for 1 million+ miles.

-Mike Driehorst
Chrysler Group LLC

HSKR Jun 22, 2012, 6:51 AM

Do all the plate frames say Chrysler, or do they have Dodge ones as well?

DaveZ Jun 22, 2012, 4:42 PM

I hope you all made a lot of those frames! The Allpar 200,000 Mile Club has 4,500 members so far -- we'd have more if we allowed in people with a "mere" 100,000! Chrysler has made some very durable cars.

Oestba Jun 25, 2012, 8:26 AM

Great Idea!!!! Here is another idea for you at the Chrysler Group. A "Low Miler's Club" - Just a thought - for the old collectors out there that like the older cars with low miles. Just a thought. I personally have a 2 year old Journey that is anxious for the 100,000 mile mark & and a 39 year old Chrysler that hasn't made it to 50,000 yet.

Mike Driehorst-Chrysler Jun 25, 2012, 8:34 AM

@HSKR: Yes, all the plates say Chrysler. It's more of a reference to the company and does include the corporate Pentastar logo, not the Chrysler brand of vehicles.

-Mike Driehorst
Editorial Director-Online Media
Chrysler Group LLC

chrysler1 Jul 2, 2012, 7:14 AM

Yep i'm gonna do that! I can't wait to call Chrysler to get it! Once again GREAT idea!! =)

1972Challenger Jul 4, 2012, 9:43 AM

Just saw this. Is Allpar..All my Chryslers are members of my family,and it's nice to see recognition for my 266k Grand Cherokee -- a 99 model purchasd new. I also have a 104k '07 Charger R/T Hemi Awd-- just gertring broken in-- and a stock original '72 Challenger with 52k original miles. Big Chrysler guy since I purchased a '73 Barracuda -- wish I still had that car.. Thanks for this and special thanks to George Byers and Sons here in Columbus. They take care of my car's maintence since new and are the best!

steveyos Jul 6, 2012, 7:31 AM

Just submited my two Jeeps, My 92 Wrangler has 247,225 miles on the original engine and my 04 Liberty with 111,082 miles, both great vehicles.

AlphabetHoops Jul 6, 2012, 2:36 PM

Reading this was one of the highlights of my day. What fun! Looking forward to one day being eligible for one of these.

itate Jul 30, 2012, 10:37 PM

I got my 200,000 frame last week, Thanks!

itate Jul 30, 2012, 10:40 PM

I got my 200,000 frame for my 98 Neon last week, Thanks!

Golfnut Jul 31, 2012, 4:30 PM

Super idea. I just submitted my 156,317 mile Sebring GTC convertible for the 100,000 mile frame. I hope, and expect, to get the 200,000 mile frame in about 3 more years.

xjgary Aug 1, 2012, 2:17 PM

Last week i got my 300,000 Mile Club frame and it is beautiful. It's a very classy pewter frame. My Jeep cherokee (an XJ to those who know the difference between a REAL Cherokee and a Grand) has 309,000 on the original engine and drivetrain. It still runs great, looks good and drives nice. The oil pressure is always good too. I've replaced some of the sensors, water pump, and upgraded to newer style injectors, K and N air filter, 31 inch tires and a bored throttle body. At about 300K i went thru it and changed out the front wheel bearing hubs and the front axle U-joints as they were dry (all original), as well as installing a 3 row radiator and changing some of the transmission lines. People are shocked when they hear the mileage on this. If only the MPG were better!

bobmark59 Nov 3, 2012, 9:11 AM

Just submitted my 2002 Dodge RT Coupe (Titanium Grey) 3.0L which hit 250,000 miles on October 31st, 2012. I pulled off I-68 and took a picture of the Odometer sitting right at 250,000 miles. I now have pictures at 200,000 and 250,000. Hoping to hit 300,000 miles. Car still drives great and lookslike new.

Dollygreeneyes Nov 25, 2012, 9:30 PM

Just found this web site, I have a 1991 Chrysler Imperial, brought in Oct 2001, for 1600.00 and at that time it had 123,000 miles on it. Now I have 229000 miles and is driven every day, I love it and she has a name of Casperit, white with red interior. I want to Thank Chrysler for building such a great car.

gstg_96_Viper Dec 4, 2012, 8:50 AM

Just found this, submitted my 1996 RT/10 Viper 228,000 miles so far and running great! Looking forward to 250,000 miles on this hard running fun car! Thanks Chrysler for the Viper and then bringing it back!!

Jutta Dec 10, 2012, 7:59 PM

Just got my 200,000 mile club bracket for my 184,070 (and counting) 97 Neon - thanks for the upgrade! It arrived in the mail less than a week after I requested it. In the unlikely event my Neon doesn't make it to 200K, I'll put it on my Mazda instead, haha! This is an attractive, substantial frame made by Pewtarex. I found a similar frame for the USMC on their site for $22, so that'll give you an idea of what it's worth. I love my Neon, it's an automatic that averages 32 mpg and it still looks and runs great! I wish you would bring them back!

Gary "TAZ" McCullough Jan 17, 2013, 7:48 AM

This is a cool benefit of driving a Chrysler vehicle! Many of my PT Cruiser co-owners have recieved these very nice pewter 100,000 Mile Club license plate frames... and a few are already sporting the 200,000 Mile Club one. I proudly display my 100,000 Mile Club frame on my 2003 PT Cruiser! THANK YOU Chrysler Corporation!

im4cruisn Jan 23, 2013, 9:03 AM

TAZ is so right, what a cool thing! I'm one of The PT Old Timer's Club members, original owners of original production year PT Cruisers. My 2001 Silver LE got built & delivered to me on September 4, 2000 & for the last 12 yrs & 118,000 miles I've been having fun in this PT! I've made the most AWESOME friends & countless hours of good memories from LA to Rhode Island! Continue on with the support & we can only pray someday our beloved Cruisers will be made again. Thanks for the plate Chrysler, see you again in 82,000 miles!

rtsherrod Jan 29, 2013, 9:18 PM

Hello, I contacted chrysler after our PTCruiser crossed the 100,000 mile mark but were told we didn't qualify. We've understood that we were the second owners since we bought its used only 1.5 years old. I asked how that was but only got a run around. I even asked if it were possible that my then girlfriend, now wife, was listed as second owner and if a change of ownership instead of just a name change was documented in the sytem upon our marriage by the then servicing dealer. Still got no straight answer! I haven't tried communicating with Chrysler since, but may do so again soon. I would love to have one of these to show that our car is still going strong well after reaching this milestone.

frankdtf Jan 31, 2013, 12:08 PM

frankdtf Feb 2, 2013, 8:42 AM

We have been enjoying our 1994 Dodge Grand Caravan since we bought it new. I proudly have a 300,000 mile club bracket on it. To date it has 316,000 on it. It still has the original "untouched “engine and transmission as well as many other parts like the steering rack, AC system & wheel bearings just to name a few. I have personally driven it to each of the 48 contiguous states. Including 9 trips to Disney World in Florida and 2 trips to Disney Land in CA, all from our home in Michigan. Our last vacation to CA was in the summer of 2012 and we had 300,000 miles on it before we left home. It made this trip just like any other, without a break down! We plan to purchasing a 2013 Town&Country this year because we want our replacement "MINI VAN" to have full size second row seats and be on a "MINI VAN" platform. The full size second row seats (called luxury removal buckets by Chrysler) are not available on the current Dodge Grand Caravan and as most everyone knows the Town and Country will be a different type of vehicle next year. Because we are not truly ready to let this 1994 go we plan to drive it until something forces are hand into retiring it and the 2013 will be waiting in the wings to take over. I can only hope a new Town&Country can live up to the reputation that my 1994 has made for itself! Thanks to Chrysler for making such a durable and reliable vehicle! It baffles me why chrysler would be moving away from the MINI VAN???

kickboyface Feb 25, 2013, 6:59 AM

this is a GREAT promotional idea ... i've just submitted my '08 PT crusier and will be proudly displaying the plate. thanks, chrysler!

jriver15 Mar 12, 2013, 10:36 PM

Okay, so I'm the owner of a fully loaded 1994 Chrysler Town and Country that's in mint, factory condition aesthetically and mechanically with aftermarket premium headlights and sound system. The minivan has around 265,000 miles, seen two motors and just had it's third transmission rebuild. But I can't join the club, because I'm the third owner. I spent a lot of money and this is bull excrement.

BigNutz Mar 17, 2013, 10:16 PM

This is really cool, makes me want to drive my Durango more!!! Its got a whopping 13,000 miles on it right now!!! So Chrysler, are you going to utilize this club to do high mileage research? Seems like a perfect pool of potential data points to see how certain designs stand the test of time...