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1565 messages, Last post on Nov 12, 2009 at 3:10 AM
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I have been quoted a fair price on a 2008 T&C but my wife an I are having an issue with the rear entertainment system. It seems that when the system is in use and the screens down it makes the rear view mirror unusable. The screens actually block the view of the driver out of the back of the van. has anyone else noticed this? I see no comments anywhere.
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Replying to: dafreak1 (Mar 08, 2008 2:32 pm) You can still see some, and you can also use the now larger side mirrors more. You just need to get used to it and adjust your mirror checking. |
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Replying to: ifsandbuts (Mar 07, 2008 8:25 pm) My point is that I now believe leasing is a better deal that purchasing. I realize that there are many pros and cons on this subject. The current lease incentives include $1,500 plus $1,000 owner loyalty and $500 bonus. Some of these are also avaiable on a purchase. If I purchase I would have to keep it at least 5 years and there is no 0% financing for that long. My payments would be high and I probably would not have much equity at that time. Also remember that in 3 years there could be many more fuel efficient vehicles out there to choose from. Just wanted to pass these thoughts along. Good luck and do not buy or lease one without the Signature package. They are now calling it, "It's a New Day Package". They are expecting that 25% of the orders will be for that package. It is a no brainer. |
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Replying to: ifsandbuts (Mar 07, 2008 8:25 pm) If you're concerned about total dollars spent, the best thing to do is to buy a used van 1-3 years old with less than (say) 50,000 miles on it, and run it into the ground. That way, especially with Chrysler/Dodge products, you're buying down on the depreciation curve and still have the majority of the useful life of the vehicle left. This makes even more economic sense if you're handy and can do some or most of the work on the van yourself. I think (though I have not run the numbers) that the next most economic approach is to buy new but, again, run it into the ground. We did that with our '94 DC, and in the end it cost us around $0.25/mile TCO (purchase, fuel, maintenance, repairs, insurance, everything). I think that leasing or buying new every 3 years is the least economic way to go. With both those approaches, the depreciation of the vehicle is going to drive your costs. But, there are other issues besides economics that come into play here. Some people just plain like/want new vehicles, and don't want to be bothered with maintaining an older or higher mileage vehicle. That has to be factored in also, though it's much harder to assign a dollar value to "new car smell", for instance.
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Replying to: srs_49 (Mar 10, 2008 3:39 am) |
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| I closed a deal on a 2008 T & C Touring with the 25K Pkg. List price was $28,580. Dealer gave me $2500 in rebates and a dealer discount of $3580. Bottom line price: $22,500. Real hard sell on the warranties and rustproofing (which I do myself.) Went back and forth with the business mgr until I got the Chrysler warranty for $675. (originally quoted $1799!) Another dealer called up and said they would match the deal if I went with them. What does the forum think, did I do okay? Oh and I will charge the warranty, kept it right out of the deal so as not to muddy the waters on the price of the car. | |
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Replying to: sargentdan (Mar 10, 2008 8:04 am) Can you give me the name of the sales agent and the dealer your contacted at the following email address buycar at easyalpha.com I'm looking to buy a car in the next few weeks. Thanks, |
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Replying to: sargentdan (Mar 10, 2008 8:04 am)
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Replying to: sargentdan (Mar 10, 2008 8:04 am) Where did the extra $1000 in rebates come from (were you a returning lessee)? Where are you located as that is a great discount - well below Friends price it appears?
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I wish this forum had been around 39 months ago. In 2005 we leased a new T&C for $430 per month. This was in addition to the $3928 that we put down at signing. We got 48,750 miles for this price. We got the touring package. We loved the vehicle but don't think we got a very good deal on the lease. We have two kids and one on the way. I would be extremely grateful if any Chrysler employee out there could share a friends code with us. We are located in Iowa and email is Dbeitz  yahoo.com. Thanks!! Dave, Kim, Ryan and Claire
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