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Chrysler Pacifica Test Drive - What Did You Think?

43 messages,  Last post on Feb 21, 2007 at 12:24 PM

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#37 of 43 Re: Better safe than sorry... [rodut] by qbrozen

Jan 03, 2007 (7:24 am)

Replying to: rodut (Jan 02, 2007 4:26 pm)
OMG. I just read the first section on that website and I gotta say that is some FUNNY STUFF.
 
I love this leap of faith:
 
The report estimates that close to $1.6 billion was paid out in warranty claims by Chrysler in the first and second quarters and “In terms of the percentage of sales spent on warranty claims, DaimlerChrysler is now at 4.4%, which is the lowest it's been since 2004.” We strongly believe this is a result of Chrysler's ongoing refusal to honor many valid warranty claims.
 
hahahaha. Soooo... if Company B is at 10%, they are just really generous with their warranty claims, right? It has NOTHING to do with quality. Nice logic.

#38 of 43 Nicely stated... by Jason5

Jan 03, 2007 (3:42 pm)

qbrozen.. We have gone through this on the Intrepid for years. One (perhaps two) folks with too much time on their hands and, perhaps, axes to grind would post these seemingly sincere complaints about Chrysler. After a time we noticed that these were, indeed, false. I notice that this particular poster--who of course doesn't OWN a Chrysler-- follows that profile. Simply click on their name and you see the usual pattern. They create a new profile and stay long enough to present information or spread vitriol....then leave.

#39 of 43 Re: Nicely stated... [Jason5] by guinnessman

Jan 03, 2007 (4:01 pm)

Replying to: Jason5 (Jan 03, 2007 3:42 pm)
I didn't leave. I carefully read all your post with interest. I don't have anything against Chrysler and I'm not here to ruin its reputation. I'm afraid Chrysler might do that on its own. Simply put, there are too many complains for me to fell comfortable buying a Chrysler. I mean, look at this website alone. How many "lemon" complaints do you see? Now, check out Mazda or Honda forums. The number of complains drops drastically.
 
The bottom line is that the choice to buy a Chrysler is not necessarily a bad one. If you like the car enough, you simply assume the greater risk and move on. The fact that you might have additional expenses down the road, versus let's say Honda or Toyota, is just an added expense of owning the car you want.
 
Just to make one thing clear. I've done an extensive research on the Pacifica and Chrysler in general. One thing that is consistent is poor service and frequent quality issues. The 2006 and late 2005 models seem to be much better, but still far behind many other auto makers. I'm still considering the 2006 model, but I haven't made up my mind.
 
I appreciate everyone's input. Keep them coming.

#40 of 43 Re: Nicely stated... [guinnessman] by rodut

Jan 03, 2007 (5:08 pm)

Replying to: guinnessman (Jan 03, 2007 4:01 pm)
"FAR BEHIND other many other auto makers" is an inflated statement. I own a Pacifica, a Honda and a Volvo. I would accept that Pacifica is a little bit less sophisticated than Honda reliability wise, but Volvo is by orders of magnitude crappier than the other two together ! And my Volvo is a better than the new ones equipped with all that high-tech unreliable electronic crap !!!
 
For what you pay, I think Pacifica is a great car. FWD have better gas mileage than AWD, and are faster. More reliable too (less transmission parts).

#41 of 43 Of course... by Jason5

Jan 03, 2007 (6:38 pm)

it's an inflated statement--and an inaccurate one. In cases like this--as in the other post--you'll see someone compare traditionally domestic makes to "Honda" or "Toyota" which is, of course, an unfair comparison. Compare domestics to domestics and you get a much more accurate and better picture. In fact, maintenance costs on traditionally domestic makes are more often lower than on traditionally imported makes. Room for improvement? Sure... Poor quality and service? Not true...

#42 of 43 Re: Nicely stated... [guinnessman] by qbrozen

Jan 04, 2007 (8:17 am)

Replying to: guinnessman (Jan 03, 2007 4:01 pm)
First off, reading internet forums is not a reliable way to judge a vehicle.
 
Second, think about what you are actually reading. Is it a major complaint? A minor one? How often has one person posted about the same problem (making you think its a widespread problem, when its actually just a few really vocal people)?
 
Third, think about the comparisons you make to other vehicles. Honda is quite reliable for the most part, yes. But you could easily have gotten sucked into the whole transmission scare. It was all over the internet. All over the news when the recall and extended warranties went into effect. Lots of people complaining. In the end, there was something like 1% of owners affected. Also, when you look at other companies like Mazda, for instance, think about the small number of vehicles they sell compared to bigger manufacturers, like Chrysler.
 
Its funny. I actually have a habit of buying vehicles that internet forums tell me not to buy. And I've been perfectly happy with all of them.

#43 of 43 Auto Week review by b25nut

Feb 21, 2007 (12:24 pm)

Check out the review on the '07 in Auto Week: http://autoweek.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070220/BLOG06/70220003/1004

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