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Chrysler Town & Country Prices Paid & Buying Experience

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#1644 of 1653 Purchase Completed: 2012 Town & Country Touring by artdr

Aug 19, 2012 (4:18 pm)

I decided to go with the T&C Touring base model because of the price. I had seen some local places advertise it for 20,995, but that is strictly if you are in the military and a Chrysler employee. I also test drove the Sienna, but the pricing was probably $5K more for the similar options. The DVD option on the Sienna is $2400! The base models are drying up, so I decided to buy sooner rather than later.
 
My "base" T&C has the following std options:
Back-up cam
40GB hard drive for MP3s
Rear dvd with 2 headsets
 
I picked up a Pearl Black with Black interior T&C for $25219 plus tax, title and license.
 
The base model has an MSRP of 30,930. I received friends and family pricing. Toledo OH has several chrysler plants, so they give F&F pricing to everyone. I also got the $1750 cash back instead of the financing, and $1000 cash back for lease termination bonus cash. I turn in my Toyota Camry in October and they give you cash for switching brands.
 
I was working with a dealer in Sylvania, OH, and the best price he could give me was $25,762. The day I came in to sign the papers, he told me they didn't have the car in the color I wanted and that both cars that met my specs had been sold the day before. They tried the ol' bait and switch, and I wasn't buying it.
 
So I called a dealer 45 min away in Archibold OH, I told them the price and the financing I had qualified for and they agreed to sell me the car at that price. So I show up and they tell me that the numbers actually worked out to paying $25219 AND they got me a lower interest rate. (2.99% for 72 months instead of 3.5%). I ended up taking the 75 months at 3.09%. Monthly came out to $410 a month. In any case, I am a very happy customer.

#1645 of 1653 When to buy by gauger01

Aug 23, 2012 (7:39 am)

I have been thinking about buying a 2012 T&C later this year, but now am concerned that since this will be the last year for T&C that the availability of vehicles will be getting more scarce.
 
The 0% finance offer expires 9/04/12. Does anyone expect Chrysler to renew that? I was originally planning to buy in Oct/Nov timeframe.

#1646 of 1653 Re: When to buy [gauger01] by artdr

Aug 23, 2012 (7:32 pm)

Replying to: gauger01 (Aug 23, 2012 7:39 am)
It depends if you are particular about color. My wife really wanted blue, but 6 dealerships within a 150 mile radius had none at the price I wanted. Seems like there are plenty of red and cashmere color. There were plenty of town and countries in a higher trim level. Pretty sure they will continue the financing, and prices will get cheaper. My lease was up in October, but I bought now to make sure we got the t&c we wanted.

#1647 of 1653 press request by kirstie_h HOST

Oct 04, 2012 (10:22 am)

If you bought a Chrysler "Man Van" like this one http://edmu.in/Nyzoly (Grand Caravan R/T) a reporter would love to chat with you about it. Please email PRedmunds.com no later than Wednesday, October 10, 2012 and include your daytime contact information.

#1649 of 1653 So many sold and a dead board, why? by adb280z

Dec 31, 2012 (9:58 am)

Meant to post here.

#1650 of 1653 New T&C by lily14

Jan 31, 2013 (11:46 am)

Husband just bought me a new 2013 T&C Touring. Both retired. Had been seriously looking at Outbacks. Have had two previous vans and being retired wanted something different. Cost, options, interior space and sitting higher were the final determining factors on getting T&C. Having heated seats put in as we plan on lots of traveling. Can't say we got a deal, but we don't like to haggle. $27,250 plus tax and license. Very happy and comfortable.

#1651 of 1653 Got a swinging deal for my 2013 Chrysler T/CL by marine2

Apr 04, 2013 (9:12 am)

It was a manager's special with 3,000 miles on it. But they knocked off $7,000.00 and I got it for $27,000.00. About the same as what my old 2005 Dodge GC cost me. My God what a difference between the two. It has the delux consol, blind spot and cross path detection. Park Sense,rear park assist, rain sesative wipers, auto dim lights, tire pressure monitoring sensor, double security alarms,Sirus radio, Unconnect430 CD/DVD/Mp3/HDD, 40 gig hard drive, keyless entry with immoblizer, automatic highbeam control, uconnect Voice Command with Blue Tooth, fuel optimizer calibration, remote start, side roll down curtains, Park View rear backup camera, tilt/telescoping steering column, 3zone automatic A/c, steering wheel mount audio controls, leather seats, dual electric front seats, plus all the things that come with all Dodge/Chrysler minivans. It has a beautiful grey and beige interior.
 
To top it off, I bought the Maximum Care Package for around $2,300.00 that gives me Life Time bumper to bumper warranty on everything but wear items. The package includes shocks, small dent repair, towing/roadside assistance, with $1,000.00 trip interrupt protection and car rental allowance up to $175.00. With only a $100.00 deductable.
 
I got so much more than I ever got on my 2005 Dodge GC for almost the same price. Love the deluxe consol, so much storage in it. I had good luck with the Dodge. I only had to replace the window washer container, as it got a crack in it from a flying stone and one wire broke on the rear fold down seat leg, that pulled one leg of the seat into the floor when stowed.

#1652 of 1653 Yesterday by thedragonsmeow

Apr 21, 2013 (6:22 am)

I just bought (put down a deposit, but they have to transfer the color I want) the 2013 T&C Touring, and the price was something like 26k and change, but after the trade in ($4500) the "Drive Off" price including taxes and whatnot we paid something like 21k. I was happy with the deal. I should be able to pick it up on Monday.

#1653 of 1653 press request by kirstie_h HOST

Apr 25, 2013 (4:44 pm)

Did you recently purchase a car from the Detroit 3 (GM, Ford or Chrysler) after avoiding these domestic vehicles in the past? What made you change your mind? A reporter would like to ask about your experience. If you can help, please contact predmunds.com by Friday April 26th 2013.

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