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I heard that Chrysler was going to make another model for the T&C. I also heard the sticker is a whopping $34K!!!!!!! So does anyone know what makes the Limited any different than a LXI? Also what is the difference between a LXi and a LX other than Leather, seat heaters and power passenger seat? Thanks!!!
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Dustin, I sat in a 1999 Limited yesterday. It was $1650 more than a 1998 LXi. The Limited has chrome alloy wheels, chrome door handles, roof rack is same color as the body, thicker carpet and sound insulation, better perforated leather seats, suede seat trim and the seat heaters are standard instead of a $250 option. Assuming you want the heated seats, it didn't seem worth $1400 more and no $1000 rebate to get a 1999 model. The 1998 LXi has many standard features that you have to pay extra as options on LX. They include: Cast aluminum wheels instead of hubcaps, full size spare, load leveling suspension, CD player and 6 more speakers, 8-way power driver seat, leather seats, roof rack, sunscreen glass, programmable garage door opener, bigger battery, rear air and heat w/intermediate controls, and a big 3.8 liter engine instead of 3.3 liter. LXI also has features you can't get at all on LX such as: heated front seats, 8-way power passenger seat, automatic day/night mirrors, rear reading lamps and a tow package option. If you want most of these options, it's cheaper to get the LXi than get an LX and dress it up. If you only want 1 or 2 of these options, go for the LX if you can find one with just the options you want. |
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I'm looking at the Town & Country Limited and the dealership is not very willing to deal. Has anyone gotten a good deal on the Limited? Thanks.
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The dealer cost should be what Edmund's says, but you need to add advertising fees. A good price varies with region. I got a T&C LXi AWD at invoice price. In retrospect, I'm sure the dealer wishes he held out for more. He tried to weasel out of it, but when I took my complaints to "strategic" places, he informed me that it was just a misunderstanding, and he planned to give it to me at that price all along. In Northern California, there are no more like mine. The Limited is the only way to go. I got a color my wife wanted and the integrated child seats, so the Limited was out. I can't speak for the Chrysler market across the country, but by father in NY got a Concorde at invoice. My dealer did tell me that his one remaining 98 T&C LXi AWD wouldn't go for less than $1000 over invoice. That may be true if it's the last in the area. It doesn't mean anything for the Limited. A good price is still what Edmund's says, but preferably cheaper on one with this much margin, and a large holdback. |
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Purchased Limited 2 weeks ago--only two on the lot of dealer. $500 above invoice--$31,300. Had negotiated 98 lxi $2000 under invoice, could not find one in taupe. There seemed to be a big supply of 98s 2weeks ago--limited color selection. On lot of 35, only 2 had AWDs. I am in the Western Suburbs of Chicago. I sense I could have got a AWD for $2k under invoice too. 2 weeks ago there was a loyalty rebate too. Heard radio commericial for 2k under invoice last week though. I had narrowed my choice between Sienna and Town and Country--could not get Sienna a color or price I wanted. With a family of 5, the Town and Country has more room, and pushing the 2nd row captain chair forward makes access to roomy 3rd seat made the Town and Country the better choice. The accessories in the Limited are impressive--more than Sienna and with better location. Ride in Town and Country is excellent. Only 150 miles so far and very happy--my first American made car in 20 years. When I test road Town and Country and Sienna, the Town and Country seemed to offer more quality and workmanship. When I bought a Toyota Previa 9 years ago--still have it, the Toyota seemed to offer better quality and workmanship than a Town and Country. The Chrysler Vans still have a poor reputation for reliability that I have some concerns me--yet their share of market so big, the reliability problems may be just a result of large market share. jcv |
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| Did you remember to get an extended warranty just in case? | |
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Extended warranty cost $1250--and when 36 mos 3y expires the future value of $1250 will $1600. Most of auto consumer recommend against the warranty. Since this is the 3rd year of this model--I am not too worried about the reliability issues. |
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jcv I bought 99 T&C on 6/29/98. I am very happy with it. I put on 1400 miles and its been great. About the extended warranty, I plan on getting an extended warranty on mine after a year. I can get 7 year 100,000 miles for $6.00/month , $250.00 ded. and can quit anytime I want. This warranty covers everything but normal wear and tare stuff. I would get this warranty even on Honda. (it’s so cheap). I also want to say that there is no substitution on the feeling you get driving T&C. Toyota don’t quite have it yet. Another happy T&C owner. |
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| Going to pick up my new 1999 T&C Limited tomorrow! I got it for 30,697 with candy apple red and the tow package. I think this is as good of deal one should expect. Let me know otherwise. Anyway, I decided to lease it for 3 yrs. just incase Dailmer/Chrysler come up with something better or until BMW comes out with a van. Keep you posted on its' reliability. | |
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Anyone ever compared the LX-i vs Limited? Does Limited runs quieter than LX-i? I heard that Limited has better sound insulation and therefore quieter.. Test drive an LX at about 40mile/hr and I heard wind noise came in from right sliding door. Was it normal? I had a 1992 GrandVoyger and traded for a Ford Bronco while I had only two kids. Now I am a father of three and really miss the space of minivan. I sold the Voyager because of its poor brake performance at turning and rattle after only three years... Is it a better time to go back to Chrysler now? Did they improve the van since? |
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