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7485 messages, Last post on Mar 23, 2008 at 7:43 AM
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Replying to: marine2 (Aug 07, 2007 11:37 pm) 
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Replying to: dennisctc (Aug 08, 2007 1:16 pm) 
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Replying to: thegraduate (Aug 08, 2007 1:30 pm)  Best Regards, Shipo |
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The hospital I work  has "deals" for it's emplyees a few of the local auto dealers which allows us to purchase the "invoice" price along with any rebates, & special finance rates. I was a "Ford" guy for many years; in 2001 I bought an Accord so I'm now a "Honda" guy. Now with a baby on the way I would like a mini-van, & have been looking around. To my surprise there are quite a few folks whom are not happy with the Odyssey (for 1 reason or another). Also to my surprise there's quite a few folks whom are happy with their T&C. Any of you folks wish to shed some light on a mini-van newb; I've also checked out a new 2008 T&C - very nice - reminds me alot of the Odyssey, but I don't know if it would be worth the extra $$$ (no rebates nor financing specials for the 2008) when compared to the 2007 T&C. Any info would be great, thanks! FMichael.
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Replying to: fmichael (Aug 23, 2007 10:55 am) Of course, you can never go wrong with a Sienna or Odyssey, but the T&C is a really good deal these days... I would test drive the T&C, Sienna, and Odyssey, and determine which one is your favorite, and if the Sienna and Odyssey feel like they are worth the extra $$$ to you. Then, pick the one you like best, and buy it.
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Replying to: jchan2 (Aug 24, 2007 6:23 pm) The 08 Chryslers have addressed those shortcomings. I have an 07 Honda Odyssey and love it.
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Replying to: bobber1 (Aug 24, 2007 6:30 pm) For me, the allure of a good deal (sadly) tends to override the extra safety features of the Ody/Sienna... The '08 Chrysler vans look very nice though; and discounts should start appearing soon after. The Korean vans (Entourage/Sedona) may be worth a look, as they are slightly cheaper than the Japanese and carry all of those safety features...
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Replying to: jchan2 (Aug 24, 2007 6:33 pm) When purchasing a honda this time, albeit not a minvan as we outgrew the need for that, we were delighted at all the new safety feautures, not to mention the bells and whistles that come with it. Of course, reliability was key this time as in our limited experience (us and a few friends) we did not find the caravn a pleasant experience. Maybe some past reliability issues have forced chrysler to make sure an awesome powertrain warranty. They rate tops in consumer buy for their price but reliability has been spotty. I say, if you cannot get anything else due to financial constraints, a caravn is better than nothing at all if you MUST have a bigger passenger vehicle. hope that wasn't so convoluted....
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Replying to: marig0107 (Aug 25, 2007 8:47 am) Maybe some past reliability issues have forced chrysler to make sure an awesome powertrain warranty. They rate tops in consumer buy for their price but reliability has been spotty. I say, if you cannot get anything else due to financial constraints, a caravn is better than nothing at all if you MUST have a bigger passenger vehicle. A caravan is better than nothing? i have a 2005 DGC and have no problems with it at all. I bought it in Dec. of 2004. Only recall on it was a possible pinched hose. I haven't owned any vehicle this long with all the electrical extras that this vehicle has without having it back to the dealer for something. With Chrysler's life time warranty, six speed auto transmission, all the safety features Honda's have, plus the gobs of new stuff they put on the 2008 minivan, I think they will run away from Honda with this minivan. There doesn't seem anything that Chrysler forgot to put on it. How can you beat a lifetime warranty if you keep it?
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Replying to: marine2 (Aug 26, 2007 8:30 am) glad it has worked out for you. For some of us with mid to late 90's models, we could have used that extended warranty. I will admit some people love their caravan. My statement was meant for those that must pay a lower price for the van and might have desired a different make. Gotta admit that some people have certain makes that are their favorites and their is nothing wrong with that. My girlfriend just got a Town and COuntry, might be some kind of touring (is that their top of the line now?). It is gorgeous. Tons of bells and whistles, particularly for the price. And the warranty! They really have come a long way with trying to come back and be #1 minivan again. I thought I read some articles that they were losing sales to other vans. Anyway, my friend has already had a repair for a gas leak (about a 3 month old new van) and I think she'll take it back to repair that same problem.
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