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#1197 of 2160 2003 Town & Country Limiteds by dave210

Aug 16, 2002 (3:00 pm)

Well I just compared the 2002 sticker with a 2003 sticker and this is what I found....
 
Even though the MSRP has gone up about $500, in the end with the integrated discount in the Chicago area, the price is almost $1000 cheaper than last year.
 
Although this comes with a price.
 
1) CD Player not standard
2) Full size spare not standard
3) No mention of load leveling suspension
4) No mention of wiper deicer
5) 8-way power passenger seat replaced with 4-way
6) No more full bench option with armrest
7) Still no mention of power pedals (said to be new for 2002)
 
On the plus side
 
1) $895 Moonroof option
2) 6-Disc Changer option (was 4-Disc)
3) $700 something dollar DVD system option
 
But overall, I'm less than thrilled with the decontenting Chrysler has done with the van...nothing major, but still.

#1198 of 2160 reply baroche by pluto5

Aug 16, 2002 (3:13 pm)

Yes, I would add that these vehicles can be quite utilitarian but may need frequent repairs. Don't take just my word for that, see Edmund's opinion at: http://www.edmunds.com/reviews/longterm/articles/45220/page018.html

on later model. IMO your $16.5 K would be better spent toward a new van. The GC SE can be had in the low twenties, if you can live without quad seats. My experience with DC is that the fewer options the fewer problems.

#1199 of 2160 dave210 by claywaterfill

Aug 17, 2002 (7:27 am)

I agree with your opinions, but most people buy their vehicles based on one factor: price. People like to say they look at this thing or that thing, but what it all boils down to is the fact that those same people will drive 2 cities away to buy a new vehicle to save $200. Then they will talk about how their local dealer just wanted to screw them out of $200. Chrysler is not doing as well as they would like and the simple fact of the matter is that they will have to strip some of the toys out to offer the same price tag. Sounds like the thing to do right now is to buy a 2002 model. The 2003 model does not offer the $3000 cash back like the 2002 models do either. If you're in the market, jump on a 2002!

#1202 of 2160 how far would you go? by emwil

Aug 25, 2002 (9:33 pm)

i am in texas. i want to get a awd tand c limited. at least that is what i think i want.
there don't seem to be any down here. dealers say they are mostly up north. since we go to wa sometimes and that is very north, i checked out a few dealers up there. of course it is out of the way but here are some of my questions about this...
does this sound insane?
if yes, please detail why...
with the 03s coming out, is it reasonable to expect a little more off to move out the old. i got a quote for a 2002 like i specified for msrp 39995, invoice 37051, their price 37551.
yes, the 0 interest is a good deal but is that all they are probably willing to give?
i assume a price given out on the internet as a internet special, is supposed to the bottom and isn on negotiable any further. it just doesn't seem all that 'special'.
is there a website to help locate a specific model without having to go to individual websites and look?
 
is it a consensus here that the the 2002 is a better deal since the 03 have cut some of the perks? i read that here...
i was going to forego the moonroof if it meant i could save thousands but it doesn't look like that is likely given my location.
what do y'all think?
thank you,
em

#1203 of 2160 by steve_ HOST

Aug 25, 2002 (9:41 pm)

A couple of things come to mind. If you buy one in Washington, you may decide to "blow off" the break-in period and set the cruise control at 75 mph going across Nevada. Some people ignore the break-in recommendations and do fine anyway.

You may find a good dealer willing to do a "dealer trade" for you and have the van delivered; either by a driver (same issue with the break-in then) or hauled on a flatbed trailer. It's costs a bit, but it's not outrageous.

You may want to check out the Edmunds PowerShopper and play with the zipcodes.

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#1204 of 2160 how far would you go? by emwil

Aug 26, 2002 (9:27 pm)

would ignoring the recommended break in concept void the warranty?
em

#1205 of 2160 Hi Emwil by steve_ HOST

Aug 26, 2002 (9:45 pm)

Now that's a good question. How would anyone know, unless you told them?

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#1206 of 2160 re: how far would you go? by greenlatern

Aug 27, 2002 (11:02 am)

WA seems like an long ways to go just to pick up an AWD. If it were me I'd shop WA against Denver Chrysler dealers. There are several Chrysler dealers in the Denver-metro area (good competition), inventory should meet or exceed what you'd find in WA (good selection) and AWD is definitely available (I know 'cuz my wife's is AWD). There may be other major metro areas between TX and WA worth looking at as well, I'm just using a convenient example.
 
If you're patient in my experience the best time of year to buy a car (best deals that is) is right around Christmas. Lots of sales types standing around the lot with nothing to do, wondering if they'll have any $ for xmas. Then there's the manager, who'll have to pay taxes on the inventory come 1/1 -- he'd love to move a few vehicles off the lot. Too much supply + too little demand = potential deal.
 
Deals change over time and my purchase experience is too old for an apples/apples comparison, but I paid under invoice for a loaded AWD Lxi on the last day of the year. I suggest shopping around. And if it snows on the way home you'll get to check out the AWD!

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