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Re: 6 speed transmission [clouter]
by 09_journey
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Jun 27, 2008 (9:23 am)
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Replying to: clouter (Jun 26, 2008 10:36 am)
I loved my dodge journey until about 2 wks ago... good power and the transmission never seemed to strain even when trying to merge into traffic or pass. I was VERY impressed with the power it had for a v-6.... I bought it just recently, ordered it brand new, has right at 2K miles and is having problems with electrical (my-gig, lights, wipers, A/C fan etc. sporadically do not work and you have to restart the car to get them to come back on) Also... transmission is slipping, after engaging into gear it takes a long pause before it moves.Often if you are just stopped at a light it "bunny hopss" forwawrd when you step on the gas to pull away as if was not in drive. It is going into the shop for the second time on Monday.
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- #103 of 162
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Body Side Moldings
by mrrogers
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Jun 29, 2008 (5:58 am)
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Has anyone installed body side moldings on their Journey? I went to the Dodge website, and it does not appear that they offer them.
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- #104 of 162
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Consumer Reports on the Journey - AUG 2008
by concrete1717
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Jun 29, 2008 (6:59 am)
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"HIGHS: quietness, refined powertrain, interior flexibility and storage space places, access, has a third row, value. LOWS: agility, unsettled ride, fuel economy, rear visibility". CR also states third-row-seat comfort is "poor", the vehicle "feels clumsy and larger than it is", and "becomes buoyant and unsettled, with short, jumpy motions at higher speeds". Overall MPG: 16 (10 city/25 highway). Tested unit: SXT/V6/3.5L/6 speed automatic/AWD/Kumho Solus KH16 tires.
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- #105 of 162
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Re: Consumer Reports on the Journey - AUG 2008 [concrete1717]
by houndog101
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Jun 29, 2008 (9:11 am)
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Replying to: concrete1717 (Jun 29, 2008 6:59 am)
Our new Journey is our 22nd new vehicle and I find it handles extremely well for what it is, also we're avg. 19 mpg all around . I've pushed it pretty hard on some back roads and find it very agile. I've not had it over the speed limit (65) and find it rides like a much heavier vehicle.. JMHO 
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- #106 of 162
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Re: Consumer Reports on the Journey - AUG 2008 [concrete1717]
by albook
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Jun 29, 2008 (3:22 pm)
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Replying to: concrete1717 (Jun 29, 2008 6:59 am)
Everything is believable to me, except how did they drive to get 10 in the city? CR does something weird, that's too low, especially for it to get 25 (!) in the city. They probably just cooked the numbers so they would be signifigcantly less than the Highlander.
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- #107 of 162
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Re: Consumer Reports on the Journey - AUG 2008 [concrete1717]
by crh47
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Jun 30, 2008 (8:28 am)
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Replying to: concrete1717 (Jun 29, 2008 6:59 am)
I'm adding CR to my GRRR list. I thought I could trust them to have a non biased review, but I was wrong. How in the world did they get 10 mpg city. There is no way. We drive 95% city and are averaging 19, and that is by the old fashioned calculations, not the digital readout. I know the AWD is supposed to get a little lower, but 10 is rediculous. Mine has the sport-tuned suspesion with 19" wheels and it doesn't feel clumsy at all. One more thing...show me a third row crossover where the third row comfort is great for adults, and I'll show you a minivan.
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- #108 of 162
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Re: Consumer Reports on the Journey - AUG 2008 [crh47]
by albook
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Jun 30, 2008 (9:52 am)
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Replying to: crh47 (Jun 30, 2008 8:28 am)
I don't know how to upload pictures. So go look at the GMC Acadia, and the Ford Taurus X. Also the Mercedes Benz R-class. And all but the Benz gets better mileage. But we get your point.
Another alternative: Just rented a Mazda 5 and was shocked by the amount of room and versatility (Chrysler stole the in-seat cushion compartments from Mazda). I would say it had more room than the Journey despite being 10 inches shorter. Gas mileage was better, too.
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- #109 of 162
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Re: Consumer Reports on the Journey - AUG 2008 [albook]
by houndog101
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Jun 30, 2008 (1:01 pm)
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Replying to: albook (Jun 30, 2008 9:52 am)
Can you get one of those for 18K,,doubt it...Nuff said..
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- #110 of 162
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Re: Consumer Reports on the Journey - AUG 2008 [houndog101]
by qbrozen
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Jun 30, 2008 (1:16 pm)
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Replying to: houndog101 (Jun 30, 2008 1:01 pm)
As a matter of fact, you can get a Mazda5 for $18k.
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- #111 of 162
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Re: Consumer Reports on the Journey - AUG 2008 [houndog101]
by albook
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Jun 30, 2008 (1:27 pm)
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Replying to: houndog101 (Jun 30, 2008 1:01 pm)
Can you get one of those for 18K,,doubt it...Nuff said..
The Taurus x yes. As for the others, I'd be perfectly willing to pay 10 grand more for a much nicer, more efficient, more spacious car (the Acadia). Oh yeah, and for 18k you won't get a new journey with a third row, either.
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