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#2011 of 2390 Re: 2003 Voyager LX [uga91] by hansienna

Dec 23, 2004 (8:22 pm)

Replying to: uga91 (Dec 19, 2004 2:43 pm)
A Voyager is a nice vehicle but never had the "luxury" (or snob?) appeal of Town & Country just as Plymouth was never perceived to be an upscale sedan like Chrysler was for decades before the K cars were introduced.
     When I looked at the 2002 Kia Sedona EX it appeared on the surface as luxurious and about the size of the 2002 Chrysler Voyager. However, a closer comparison showed that the Sedona EX lacked many of the nice features of the Chrysler Voyager.
     I am very pleased with my 2002 Chrysler T&C LX but realize it is the re-incarnation of what was known for years as the Plymouth Grand Voyager SE. A 2000 Chrysler T&C LX was a MUCH nicer minivan than the 2000 Plymouth Grand Voyager SE that sold as a Plymouth in late 1999 and was re-labeled the Chrysler Grand Voyager SE in January 2000.
     None of the NEW 2005 Chrysler SWB T&C (that I have looked at)have a tachometer although the tachometer is standard on the Caravan SXT and not available on the Caravan SE.

#2012 of 2390 hansienna by uga91

Dec 26, 2004 (9:21 am)

I agree with what you are saying. IMO, Chrysler's decision to: first, do away with the Plymouth name; and, then, second, to drop the Plymouth model names and turn them into versions of "Chrysler" versions was a bad decision all the way around. The "Town and Country" name was meant to separate them as being "nicer" than others of similar appearance. Now, with the old Voyager now called a Town and Country, I feel it is another step backward for the brand. I'm not saying that the vans are not good--I would not have bought 2 in the last 4 years if I thought that--I'm just saying that it takes the luster off the higher end vans when they have the same name as the low end vans.

#2013 of 2390 2005 Dodge Caravan SXT by uga91

Dec 26, 2004 (9:24 am)

My local Dodge dealer is advertising a 2005 Caravan SXT with air, V6 and CD for $14,900. How can that be? A base model, maybe; but, don't SXT versions sticker around $22k? I wonder if it's a demo?

#2014 of 2390 Re: 2005 Dodge Caravan SXT [uga91] by 97xpresso

Dec 26, 2004 (10:13 am)

Replying to: uga91 (Dec 26, 2004 9:24 am)
Did you read the fine print? Dealer loyalty, armed svcs., realtor among many "discounts"
You won't have to pay sticker, but probably about halfway between $15k and $22k

#2015 of 2390 Re: Front end clunk [masterpaul1] by mfahey1

Dec 26, 2004 (6:03 pm)

Replying to: masterpaul1 (Dec 20, 2004 10:24 am)
Did you ever get a chance to check out the service receipt? My wife is taking the van on a trip to see family and I was hoping to fix whatever it is before she goes.

#2016 of 2390 Re: Front end clunk [mfahey1] by masterpaul1

Dec 27, 2004 (10:19 am)

Replying to: mfahey1 (Dec 26, 2004 6:03 pm)
Aw man. I forgot to check the receipt. Thanks for reminding me. I will check it tonight and get back to you. (Got side tracked with Christmas)

#2017 of 2390 97xpresso by uga91

Dec 27, 2004 (4:20 pm)

I'm sure it's some deal like that. They say "Price after all rebates." I'm sure that means with college grad, active duty military, senior citizen, whatever Chrysler Financial offers. They also have a Grand Caravan SXT with the 3.8 V6 and rear entertainment for $22,500 "after all rebates." I'm sure very few customers will qualify for all rebates.

#2018 of 2390 Re: 2005 Dodge Caravan SXT [uga91] by hansienna

Dec 27, 2004 (4:57 pm)

Replying to: uga91 (Dec 26, 2004 9:24 am)
2005 Caravan SXT MSRP is $ 22,287 (including $665 Destination).
     But, it is a very nicely equipped minivan with the 3.3L V6, 2nd row bucket seats, Dual-Zone temperature (driver and front passenger separate controls), cast wheels, and Speed Control.
     The $1400 Option Group includes the complete overhead console with compass/outside temp and trip computer, 8 way power driver seat, 50/50 split folding rear seat, roof rack, and illuminated visor vanity mirrors for MSRP $23,685.
     The Caravan SXT is a much nicer vehicle than the Chrysler SWB clone...and it is impossible to get exactly the same optional equipment on the 2.
     The GC SXT is a less expensive clone of the Chrysler T&C Touring while the GC SE Plus is a clone of the T&C LX .
     SXT in Caravan or Grand Caravan is THE BEST BUY in minivans although the Ody EX with a $3100 discount is a close 2nd to the GC SXT with a $1500 discount. A GC SE Plus with 8 way power seat and Equipment Group II costs almost as much as the GC SXT but lacks power sliding doors both sides, cast wheels, the 3.8L V6, and more nice features. No one would buy either a GC SE Plus or a T&C LX if they closely compared pricing on all DC models.

#2020 of 2390 Re: 97xpresso [steve_] by hansienna

Dec 27, 2004 (5:05 pm)

My acquaintance bought a well equipped new 1999 GC SE in 1999 and got $4900 discount and rebates when the advertisement read "$6,000 Discount all Grand Caravans".
     He did not get the recent college graduate or small business rebates that added up $1100 of the total $6,000 in the ad.
     DaimlerChrysler advertising is very misleading.

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