Article Comments: 2007 Chrysler Aspen First Drive

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#1 of 16 Article Comments: 2007 Chrysler Aspen First Drive by KarenS HOST Sep 25, 2006 (5:39 am)
Read the Aspen first drive and then post your comments here. First Drive: 2007 Chrysler Aspen Replies to this message: chooper (Jan 30, 2007 7:40 am) thjatty (Mar 15, 2007 5:56 pm) vrbka (Aug 16, 2007 9:46 pm) blue05 (Aug 20, 2007 12:41 pm)
#2 of 16 Snore.... by carmelguy Sep 26, 2006 (7:56 am)
I am less than impressed with this product from the usually cutting edge Chrysler. It has no personality other than the odd, boxy look of the current Durango. However, the ugly bulldog face of the Durango lends some personality to that vehicle; a personality missing on the Aspen. For the money I would rather drive a classy, shiny Mercury Mountaineer or Chrysler's own Pacifica. Better yet, I will wait for the flashy, beautifully sculpted Buick Enclave.
#3 of 16 Disappointing... by cbenjaminhaag Sep 29, 2006 (3:05 pm)
...that, stylistic issues aside (it's not a bad-looking vehicle, but I agree that it reminds me of the Durango), in 2006 DaimlerChrysler has yet to roll out a serious hybrid-based vehicle. Even the Compass, which aside from definite fugliness, looked like a step in a positive smaller direction, from the review I read has mediocre mileage at best...barely 20 on the highway, if I read correctly.
#4 of 16 I like it...but by mercedesman1 Sep 30, 2006 (8:39 am)
Its too much like its sister the Durango...the exterior styling is nice but too much like the Durango, and the in terior is nice bit it should have a different design and high quality materials...would I buy one...no cuz I'm getting the new M-B GL 450...
#5 of 16 Weak effort from Chrysler ... by stew24 Oct 04, 2006 (2:48 pm)
How much money would it have really cost them to give this thing a more distinctive Chrysler grill? Why not give it quad headlights and a 300C grill? Those big single eyeballs on the edge of the fenders just look cheap and unimaginative. Is it really necessary for the grill to take up that much real estate? Why does Chrysler not put the effort forth to establish the Aspen as the owner of this design. What I mean by this is..like with GM, .. The Yukon Denali came before the Cadillac Escalade, .. but with the public its the Denali that wants to be an Escalade, ... but with this Aspen .. its just an homogenized effort that seems to want to be a Durango?? Although I'm not an auto designer, I feel I have some good ideas. With the Aspen I would have given it chiseled LED tail lights, perhaps clear that turns to red, done in a destinctive Aspen way. I would have given it a special wider LED third brake light. With the front bumper which looks a plain and cheap as some of the stuff found on GM econoboxes, why not do some more sculpting for asthetic value? How about molding in some bumper guards or perhaps a two tone skid plate area ( Not for function, but for appearance). These recommendations couldn't break the bank for sure, but I'd bet they'd draw more buyers to the showroom. As it stands I wouldn't give it a passing thought if I were in the market for a larger premium SUV.
#6 of 16 classic american by benzrulez Oct 30, 2006 (5:32 pm)
american brands, especially the BIG 3, seem to not getting the message, BLATANTLY REBADGING doesn't WORKED!!!!!! people aren't stupid, well maybe some are, like Aztek buyers. Chrysler should be smarter than that, they are the 300 creator after all.
#8 of 16 Love my Aspen by jeh0096 Jan 14, 2007 (3:16 pm)
I love my Aspen. Great to drive. Fully loaded. Great price. Flexfuel. It looks a little like the Durango, I get alot of second looks and compliments. Had a Lexus hit my bumper, my damages were 800.00, his were 4,000.00. I'd say it's pretty sturdy in a crash!
#9 of 16 Re: Article Comments: 2007 Chrysler Aspen First Drive [KarenS] by chooper Jan 30, 2007 (7:40 am)
Replying to: KarenS (Sep 25, 2006 5:39 am) We researched several SUV's with certain options that we were looking for and we bought a FULLY loaded Aspen that we are very happy with. The ride and interior are plush, the 8 speaker Alpine system with subwoofer and 368 watt amp is powerful and crystal clear. We have the remote start, DVD Nav, Video entertainment, 20 inch chrome wheels, power liftgate, sunroof, towing package, etc. There was no other SUV on the market that could give us all that we have for the price. The exterior is a matter of personal opinion. We think it looks great and with all the compliments we have gotten, we must be right. It is a great looking SUV. Let us not forget that the 300 was considered ugly too by "experts", and look at the sales of that car. We bought one of those too. Replies to this message: thjatty (Mar 15, 2007 5:56 pm) vrbka (Aug 16, 2007 9:46 pm) blue05 (Aug 20, 2007 12:41 pm)
#10 of 16 Re: Article Comments: 2007 Chrysler Aspen First Drive [chooper] by thjatty Mar 15, 2007 (5:56 pm)
Replying to: chooper (Jan 30, 2007 7:40 am) I just ordered a fully loaded Aspen today from my local dealer. I researched the heck out of all suvs for 3 solid months. On lux side, I've owned a Landcruiser, Porsche, tricked out Z71 suburban, and some very nice VWs. I've researched like crazy; considered the following: Acura MDX (not crazy about new body style) Mercedes Benz G320CDI (nice but just too darn expensive. I could buy one, but I just wont shell out that much for a car) Lexus GX (no fold flat and it's a smaller version of my LandCruiser) Acadia and Outlook (too pricey for what you get), and have decided to go with the ASPEN. It fits my needs best; family cruiser, 4x4, nice, lux. I want to keep this for a long time. My wife has a Pacifica which we really enjoy. We take it on trips everywhere and its great for the family. So... I should have it by next week as it is coming from another dealers inventory. the bang for the buck factor is the clincher for me. thjatty