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#34 of 181 Re: 2009 Dodge Journey [riler] by qbrozen

Feb 21, 2008 (10:26 am)

Replying to: riler (Feb 20, 2008 5:56 pm)
riler - That's good. But lack of power has never been much of a complaint for us concerning our Pac. I actually find it quite peppy off the line (which wasn't the case when it was new, but it has broken in quite nicely). It does lack a bit of highway passing power, but I partly blame the 4-spd tranny for that. Are you considering a Journey based on your test drive?
 
allbook - i believe the frontrunner right now to replace the Pac is a volvo V70. Although its likely we'll go used. We also like the FX35, but my wife is a bit concerned about the lack of cargo space.

#35 of 181 Re: 2009 Dodge Journey [qbrozen] by albook

Feb 21, 2008 (12:30 pm)

Replying to: qbrozen (Feb 21, 2008 10:26 am)
allbook - i believe the frontrunner right now to replace the Pac is a volvo V70. Although its likely we'll go used. We also like the FX35, but my wife is a bit concerned about the lack of cargo space.
 
So I see you like the wagon esq. of the Pac (considering you want to replace it with a wagon). I love the FX- it looks great but it does have small cargo numbers.
I thing it's sad that Chrysler couldn't take the time to properly remodel this vehicle. It had slow sales so they just chopped it. It had so much potential.

#36 of 181 Re: 2009 Dodge Journey [albook] by qbrozen

Feb 22, 2008 (10:27 am)

Replying to: albook (Feb 21, 2008 12:30 pm)
Interesting you should mention that because I was thinking about it the other day. Does anyone happen to have a link to the Pac's sales numbers these past few years?
 
I just see SO MANY on the road, it makes me wonder.

#37 of 181 Re: 2009 Dodge Journey [qbrozen] by albook

Feb 22, 2008 (4:25 pm)

Replying to: qbrozen (Feb 22, 2008 10:27 am)
I just see SO MANY on the road, it makes me wonder.
 
With so many incentives, they must have been nailed to the show floor!

#38 of 181 Re: 2009 Dodge Journey [albook] by qbrozen

Feb 25, 2008 (11:32 am)

Replying to: albook (Feb 22, 2008 4:25 pm)
or severely overproduced, which has historically been a common habit of 'mericun manufacturers.

#39 of 181 Re: 2009 Dodge Journey [riler] by snapcracklepop

Feb 27, 2008 (10:02 am)

Replying to: riler (Feb 20, 2008 5:56 pm)
WE HAVE A 2006 PACIFICA. WE TEST DROVE THE JOURNEY AND AS U STATE THIS NOT GREAT GAS MILAGE FOR THE SIZE BUT BELIEVE ME THE SIX IS NOT UNDER POWERED IT WOULD EASILY LEAVE OUR PACIFICA IN THE DUST
 
Riler - How was the journey test drive? I like the looks of the Journey and the interior features look amazing - how was everything in person? It gets 19 mpg city and 25 mpg highway which is pretty good for a crossover with third row seating! I'm impressed with it.

#40 of 181 Re: 2009 Dodge Journey [snapcracklepop] by qbrozen

Feb 27, 2008 (3:24 pm)

Replying to: snapcracklepop (Feb 27, 2008 10:02 am)
It gets 19 mpg city and 25 mpg highway which is pretty good for a crossover with third row seating!
 
But that's with the 173hp 4-cyl.
Not an engine I would personally want in a 3-row 2-ton vehicle. But to each his/her own.

#41 of 181 Re: 2009 Dodge Journey [qbrozen] by albook

Mar 02, 2008 (7:44 pm)

Replying to: qbrozen (Feb 27, 2008 3:24 pm)
But that's with the 173hp 4-cyl.
Not an engine I would personally want in a 3-row 2-ton vehicle. But to each his/her own.
 
They say the 3.5 V6 has plenty of power, but the numbers aren't impressive. I bet that might turn some off.

#42 of 181 Automobile by qbrozen

Mar 05, 2008 (2:59 pm)

So i just read a 1.5 page writeup in Automobile. I have to say, their comments make me think I should go check one out. While they are disappointed in the interior space (2nd row too tight and 3rd row completely useless), they do say it is the quietest sub-$30k car they have every driven and has fit and finish that surpasses any other Chrysler built. Seems like pretty decent praise.
 
one thing i did note is that they said the 3rd row is optional. This is something I was wondering when 1 poster commented on a 3 row SUV with a 4-cyl. I was curious if the 3rd row could even be had with the 4-cyl, but I could not find the answer on Dodge's website.

#43 of 181 Re: Automobile [qbrozen] by albook

Mar 05, 2008 (8:43 pm)

Replying to: qbrozen (Mar 05, 2008 2:59 pm)
I'll say it's a decent offereing. It' s what Chrysler needs right not. And the third row, from my experience at the Chicago auto show is just as comfortable as a Pacifica's. You're right about the second row, though. Actually, it's like they took the outside of the PAC and shrunk it lot, but no the inside that much. It's worth checking out.

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