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#2480 of 2571 Re: Traction problem in snow w. 2006 Pacifica [cherylnfred] by mrrogers Dec 30, 2007 (3:46 am)
Replying to: cherylnfred (Dec 29, 2007 7:40 am) I have a 2006 FWD Base Pacifica with 63,000 miles. I originally had the Goodrich all season tires, and I switched to Goodyear all season tires at 59,000 miles. I do not feel that either tire is great in the snow. I regularly travel to Detroit and Cleveland on business, so I see a fair share of snow.      I have a couple of suggestions: 1. Your Pacifica is equppied with an AutoStick function. The next time you are about to go up your snowy driveway, pull your shift lever back into AutoStick. A "1" will show up on your dash light rather than the normal "D" that you see when you are in Drive. Now before you attempt to go up the drive, bump the AutoStick to the right once to get a "2" to show up on the dash light. Then gently apply the gas and see if this helps. 2. If that does not help, I would suggest that you purchase a set of four snow tires to use in the winter. If you don't want the hassle of taking the all season tires off of your alloy rims, you can buy a set of steel rims to mount your snow tires on. Good luck! Replies to this message: bapriebe (Apr 30, 2008 11:31 am)
#2481 of 2571 Re: Traction problem in snow w. 2006 Pacifica [cherylnfred] by qbrozen Dec 30, 2007 (7:51 am)
Replying to: cherylnfred (Dec 29, 2007 7:40 am) I would blame the tires as well as the vehicle's weight. This is a VERY heavy car! So you are asking the front wheels to drag somewhere north of 4400 pounds up a steep, slippery incline. It will require very good tires for this task.
#2482 of 2571 Re: Traction problem in snow w. 2006 Pacifica [cherylnfred] by waterdr Dec 30, 2007 (9:50 pm)
Replying to: cherylnfred (Dec 29, 2007 7:40 am) I live in WI too.   I think the suggestion to start in second gear is a good one. Most likely the problem is the tires. Is your car equipped with 19" tires by any chance? If so, that is also a problem. Not a fault of the car, but having bigger rims means having a much stiffer sidewall.   Just because there is tread does not mean that the tire is worth a crap in the snow. Mich. are known for being hard tires.   You may also want to check the pressure. Less pressure helps too, but don't go too low.   Go to www.tirerack.com and read reviews for the tire that you are currently using and see if their are complaints in the snow.
#2484 of 2571 Chrysler Pacifica purchase or not by kerri Jan 15, 2008 (12:50 pm)
My husband and I currently own a 2004 Nissan Armada. Love the car but hate the gas mileage. We are looking at something a bit more economical but will still hold our three children (13, 11, 6) comfortably. Is the Pacifica roomy enough, have good enough mpg to warrant buying? Also, I was told 2007 was the last production year - any truth to that? Replies to this message: qbrozen (Jan 15, 2008 1:56 pm) nuruc7 (Jan 15, 2008 5:04 pm)
#2485 of 2571 Re: Chrysler Pacifica purchase or not [kerri] by qbrozen Jan 15, 2008 (1:56 pm)
Replying to: kerri (Jan 15, 2008 12:50 pm) 2008 will be the last year for the Pacifica.   The Pacifica is quite comfy, so I think you'll be OK there. Nothing like a test drive with the whole family to truly decide, though.   Mileage is a different issue. With AWD, we get ~18 mpg in mixed driving (70% highway). FWD models do much better. Mine, however, is an '05 with a different engine and transmission than the current models. I believe the current one may not be more efficient, however, because, while it has 2 more gears, it is a bigger engine with more power. Replies to this message: nuruc7 (Jan 15, 2008 5:04 pm)
#2486 of 2571 pwer seats chrysler 2004 by lewis9 Jan 15, 2008 (5:03 pm)
checked fueses power to seats no movement
#2487 of 2571 Re: Chrysler Pacifica purchase or not [qbrozen] by nuruc7 Jan 15, 2008 (5:04 pm)
Replying to: qbrozen (Jan 15, 2008 1:56 pm) the 2007's are rated at 18 city, and 24 highway, and that is what the AWD 4.0L models are listed as.
#2488 of 2571 Re: Thinking of '04 Pacifica [dburcham] by nuruc7 Jan 15, 2008 (5:06 pm)
Replying to: dburcham (Nov 27, 2007 9:46 am) I would recommend trying to get a deal on the 2007's, i got mine for $19K and it was the last day of 2007. i have an 2007 AWD base model with the 4.0L, 6spd and Sirius.
#2489 of 2571 ext warranty by onelord Feb 04, 2008 (7:37 pm)
Buying a pacific 07 touring leather and all the bells and whistles -- 26300 miles 15200.00 Great deal Just wanted to know if i should get the ext warranty from the dealer or online. If i get it from the dealer they will add it to my monthly payment. Is it cheaper to get it online?

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