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#1026 of 1446 Non-Dealer DVD player by susy2

Dec 06, 2005 (12:36 pm)

Hi everyone, first time poster here.
I just traded my 2000 dodge gr. caravan se for a new 2006 sxt. When I asked about the overhead dvd player, my sales person told me I would be better off going to circuit city to buy one much cheaper. He quoted me for the dealer dvd an est. $1600 installed. outch. Well, needless to say, I didn't buy it. Now I am looking for one that would actually fit in the caravan. Not easy since it has the second row a/c control overhead. So, there is little space between the "trip computer" in the front and the rear a/c control, unless I would put it right in front of the a/c control, but then the kids would have a hard time looking straight up. QUESTION: Does anybody here know if there is an overhead dvd player available other than the one that comes from dodge? (I found one so far, Audiovox DT102DOPKG) Just wanted to have more options - THANKS!!

#1027 of 1446 Re: Non-Dealer DVD player [susy2] by mrblonde49

Dec 07, 2005 (1:20 pm)

Replying to: susy2 (Dec 06, 2005 12:36 pm)
Hi everyone, first time poster here.
I just traded my 2000 dodge gr. caravan se for a new 2006 sxt. When I asked about the overhead dvd player, my sales person told me I would be better off going to circuit city to buy one much cheaper. He quoted me for the dealer dvd an est. $1600 installed. outch. Well, needless to say, I didn't buy it. Now I am looking for one that would actually fit in the caravan. Not easy since it has the second row a/c control overhead. So, there is little space between the "trip computer" in the front and the rear a/c control, unless I would put it right in front of the a/c control, but then the kids would have a hard time looking straight up. QUESTION: Does anybody here know if there is an overhead dvd player available other than the one that comes from dodge? (I found one so far, Audiovox DT102DOPKG) Just wanted to have more options - THANKS!! << Funny, it's a $900 option. He probably discourage you from getting it because he didn't have any with them installed on the lot... I don't know of any of other specific brands - but Best Buy & Circuit City always to have one on sale each week

#1028 of 1446 Re: Non-Dealer DVD player [mrblonde49] by fljoslin

Dec 16, 2005 (3:16 pm)

Replying to: mrblonde49 (Dec 07, 2005 1:20 pm)
I have used the DVD/dual screen setup where the screens attach to the front seat head rest supports. Each of the rear passengers get a screen which they can watch different things on. They are cheap (<$300 complete), removable so you can put them in more than one vehicle and do not block rear visibility.

#1029 of 1446 extended factory warranty prices by petras2

Dec 18, 2005 (10:07 am)

anyone buy an extended factory warranty, (as long as possible), and what did you pay? thanks

#1030 of 1446 Re: Difference between 2005 and 2006 DGC SXT? [marine2] by petras2

Dec 18, 2005 (10:13 am)

Replying to: marine2 (Dec 05, 2005 12:20 am)
hi
reason for the hp change is due to a new standard of measuring hp, most automakers are using the new standard, thus the apparent decrease in hp figures

#1031 of 1446 Re: extended factory warranty prices [petras2] by marine2

Dec 18, 2005 (8:53 pm)

Replying to: petras2 (Dec 18, 2005 10:07 am)
anyone buy an extended factory warranty, (as long as possible), and what did you pay? thanks
 
When buying my 2005 Dodge G.C., I debated if I should buy the extended warranty. I mean I have a three year, 36,000 mile bumper to bumper warranty and a 7/70,000 power train warranty. Should I get yet another at a cost of around $1,300.00, almost twice what an extended warranty cost on my old Dodge Dakota back in 2001? Well at first I said no, it was to expensive and I shouldn't need it. But then I read where Chrysler's roadside service doesn't cover you if you get a flat, run out of gas, lock yourself out, etc. It only covers you if a part that is covered under their warranty breaks down. So I called AAA and asked what they charge for road side service for my wife and I. They quoted me a price of $145.00 a year for a tow for up to 100 miles. I get out my pin and paper and see at that price for seven years, I would have to pay $1,015.00 just for roadside service. If I were to have the compressor on my A/C go out in the fourth or fifth year, that alone could cost $1,000.00 or more. Although I didn't want to get it, that 7/70,000 extended warranty seem pretty reasonable to me now. It would only be $335.00 more than just paying for AAA. Considering all the power accessories on the G.C., It is cheap, even if nothing goes wrong and the extended service gives you road side service.

#1032 of 1446 Re: extended factory warranty prices [marine2] by fljoslin

Dec 19, 2005 (4:04 pm)

Replying to: marine2 (Dec 18, 2005 8:53 pm)
In my life of driving for 25 years I have been towed twice. Once was 70 miles for $140 and once was about 10 miles for $45. Never for a flat.
I believe that my insurance paid for both of them although I no longer carry that coverage on my insurance. Buy good tires (Michelin), carry a spare, and if all else fails, call a tow truck.
I am more concerned about a high speed blow-out and subsequent crash than about a mechanical failure.
If you want the warranty, get it for the warranty.

#1033 of 1446 Caravan accessory questions by sch4444

Dec 20, 2005 (6:18 pm)

I have just purchased a 2006 Carvan SXT(not Grand Caravan as it would not fit in Garage.). I have 2 small accessory questions.
1. Stupid one first-should cross bars have come with the roof rack option, or are they always added after? Any brand recomendations? Might use it for kayak and or gear bag.
2. Anybody have any recomendations on aftermarket center consoles? I like the ability to walk through to the back, but might want one for misc storage of small items. Remeber this is caravan sxt so it does not come with console that is in Grand caravan sxt.
Thanks much.

#1034 of 1446 Sunroof? by vanbuyer2

Dec 21, 2005 (7:11 am)

On the 2006 model can you get both side airbags and the sunroof?

#1035 of 1446 Re: Caravan accessory questions [sch4444] by dennisctc

Dec 21, 2005 (4:45 pm)

Replying to: sch4444 (Dec 20, 2005 6:18 pm)
I got cross bars with mine last Dec!!!! That doesn't sound right????

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