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Chrysler Voyager/Dodge Caravan Prices Paid and Buying Experience 2003-2007 - READ ONLY

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#153 of 182 pretty straight forward by 5greyhounds

Jan 27, 2007 (7:52 pm)

I had looked at the Toyota Limited with AWD (drop dead beautiful dash and lighting) and the Honda Touring (very industrial interior) and the T&C Limitd. The stow and go was the deal breaker. We have Greyhounds and just got tired of takeing the seats in and out all the time. Just got tired of it. We got a Black Limited loaded to the 9s: DVD,NAV, SUNROOF, CHROME CLADED WHEELS. About the only two things missign were side veiw mirrors that colapsed and had the turn arrows in them. I am haveing the mirors changed to the onew with the arrows. I am also having running board put on. anyway. Sticker was 38,500. Froam looking around Ifigured invoice was about 35,500 less the 4,000 rebate and my 2000 Ford windstar SEL that traded for 4,500 (more than I thought it was worth but 500 less than KBB. I countered and ende up with27k out the door. Not great but not bad. It was Pohanka Chrysler in Leesburg VA. I purchased the extedned warranty (& years , 75k) fro 2100, which was 600 off the regular price. With the history of transmission problems it was a must. Will just have to see.

#154 of 182 Re: pretty straight forward [5greyhounds] by hansienna

Jan 29, 2007 (9:41 pm)

Replying to: 5greyhounds (Jan 27, 2007 7:52 pm)
CONGRATULATIONS !! The T&C Limited is a very nice minivan.
 
I was initially VERY impressed with the elegant instrument cluster of the Siennas but those shiny chrome appearing circles around the instruments are a source of glare from the sun at many times of the day...as are the shiny surfaces on each side of the center portion of the dash.
 
I am not fond of the white face instrument cluster of the T&C/GC nor of Stow 'N Go. The Odyssey has the most user friendly dash if one drives during the daytime and for me, the Odyssey has THE MOST comfortable seats with the best location for the spare tire....but the Odyssey EX did not have the overhead console with outside temp/compass and Trip Computer that I had in my 2002 T&C LX.

#155 of 182 Re: where are the posts? [pathosrising] by hansienna

Jan 29, 2007 (9:46 pm)

Replying to: pathosrising (Jan 08, 2007 11:10 am)
People who buy Caravan and T&C do not consult CR or other sources to stroke their ego. Most don't even read CR or lurk here in Edmunds.

#156 of 182 Re: pretty straight forward [hansienna] by 5greyhounds

Jan 30, 2007 (5:40 pm)

Replying to: hansienna (Jan 29, 2007 9:41 pm)
Interesting about the reflections on the Toyota dash. Now that I go back and look at it I tested it a night and drove it home at night. My wife took it for a drive during the day and then I took it back that night. I never did really drive it in the bright sun. The Stow and Go was a must for us. With the greyhounds I had to be able to seat people and at other times haul 4 greyhounds around so the seats were on the top of the list. Also, interesting on the computerized information center. My windstar had the info center in the lower right side of the instrument cluster and made it much easier to read. I was able to configure it for MPG, DTE, and temp all in one display. I am really not a fan of having to look up and away from the road to see what the temp is or MPG. However, like most things in life you adjust. I will just have to see how it goes. We are going to Jekyle Island Georgia in March (600 miles plus one way, in one shot) and that will tell me a lot about the van.

#157 of 182 Re: Lake Norman Chrysler in NC - AVOID! [pathosrising] by 97xpresso

Feb 01, 2007 (3:41 pm)

Replying to: pathosrising (Jan 27, 2007 12:02 am)
150 miles!!?? I'm glad you walked out despite the distance. If you know exactly what you want, many people shop dealers on-line. Some even deliver.

#158 of 182 Re: pretty straight forward [5greyhounds] by hansienna

Feb 01, 2007 (8:05 pm)

Replying to: 5greyhounds (Jan 30, 2007 5:40 pm)
I agree that it is better to have all the trip computer data displayed in the instrument cluster than in the overhead console.
      You also have an excellent reason to prefer Stow and Go.

#159 of 182 A Quote from the wife by 5greyhounds

Feb 04, 2007 (6:49 am)

on the 2008: "ugly" so I guess we made the right move on the 2007. The exterior is "blocky" and she really does not like the placement of the shifter. The power stow and go is nice but we can put them down ourselves. I wish Chrysler the best on the 2008 but want to thank the company for paying me 4K to buy one that I like.

#160 of 182 Where are the incentives? by pathosrising

Feb 04, 2007 (10:48 am)

Anyone know if they'll bring back the incentives on the 2006 caravan? No point in buying a 2006 if it costs more than a 2007, which still has the 3K cashish.... And if anyone knows, what do they traditionally do with the new leftover cars that now cost more than brand new ones?

#161 of 182 Re: Where are the incentives? [pathosrising] by kyfdx HOST

Feb 04, 2007 (11:39 am)

Replying to: pathosrising (Feb 04, 2007 10:48 am)
Usually, when there are big year-end incentives on an outgoing model, they never really "go away". At some point, Chrysler will just pay the dealers the incentive on whatever units they have left on the lot..
 
So, even though the incentives appear to be gone, it is possible that they have just been paid "upfront" to the dealer.
 
I have no idea of the specific incentives on this model, or if that is the case, but I would certainly not pay any more of a net price for the vehicle this month, than I would last month.
 
regards,
kyfdx

#162 of 182 Re: A Quote from the wife [5greyhounds] by hansienna

Feb 05, 2007 (9:27 am)

Replying to: 5greyhounds (Feb 04, 2007 6:49 am)
I agree with your wife on everything.
     However, the less rounded corners increase the interior volume and make the new style more practical.
     As with you and your wife, I prefer the interior of the 2007 and the $ 4,000 "Bribe" makes the 2007 a BEST BUY
     I do NOT like the shifter on the dash - either high like on the 2008 T&C and GC or lower as on my 2006 Sienna or on the Odyssey. I also do not like the placement of the cruise controls on the stalk of the steering wheel and think the 2007 T&C placement is much better.

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