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1261 messages,  Last post on Feb 27, 2008 at 7:47 AM

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What is this discussion about? Toyota Sienna, Honda Odyssey, Chrysler Town and Country, Dodge Caravan, Hyundai Entourage, Mazda MAZDA5, Kia Sedona, Car Comparisons, Car Buying, Van


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Re: New VW Minivan aka Chrysler [dennisctc] by ateixeira
Feb 05, 2008 (1:37 pm)

Replying to: dennisctc (Feb 05, 2008 1:23 pm)

I see some improvements.
 
The styling is a bit of a mish-mash, though. Round front and rear with a boxy middle. They tried, but didn't really succeed in making it look different.
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Re: New VW Minivan aka Chrysler [dennisctc] by hansienna
Feb 05, 2008 (3:22 pm)

Replying to: dennisctc (Feb 05, 2008 1:23 pm)

Looks BETTER than ANY Volkswagen I have ever seen...and MUCH MORE attractive than anything Toyota builds....even though from the rear it looks too much like a Sienna.
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Re: New VW Minivan aka Chrysler [hansienna] by hansienna
Feb 05, 2008 (3:32 pm)

Replying to: hansienna (Feb 05, 2008 3:22 pm)

The new VW Minivan will also be MORE reliable than the Volkswagens I have owned.
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Re: Which one? [viz] by marine2
Feb 05, 2008 (10:00 pm)

Replying to: viz (Dec 30, 2007 8:36 am)

I need help in deciding :
  
- I am getting Ody EX 08 for 399(tax incl) for 36m/15k miles/ zero down (no even 1st month payment)...Is it good?
  
I am debating whether I should spend that kind of money or go for TC /Dodge caravan 08 models for a 27 month lease. What is the competitive rate for leasing those minivans?
I have not driven them but their reliability seems to be an issue; we drive 70 miles a day and we live in NE ohio where winters are sometimes little bit harsh. We dont have much leeway at work and hence reliability and maint...
 

 
I would think twice about leasing if your putting that many miles on it a day. Usually if you lease, they only give you 12,000-15,000 a year and charge you by the mile over that. It could cost you a fair amount of change depending on how much you go over the alloted miles. You might find it better to buy. Check it out first.
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Re: Which one? [marine2] by dennisctc
Feb 06, 2008 (2:55 am)

Replying to: marine2 (Feb 05, 2008 10:00 pm)

People say the worst thing to do is buy a new car, but even worst is leasing one!! Do you really think you are only paying for the time you use it? Why is leasing pushed so heavily.
 
The "perception" of reliability of the Chrysler is just that - PERCEPTION. I can list so many totally satisfied Chrysler minivan owners, many repeat buyers of 20 some years!!! In ANY brand you can find some bitter "I bought a blah blah blah and it was a piece of crap blah blah blah, and I'll never buy another again"!! Considering the mileage you're putting on, if you're planning on keeping it long term, consider actually the Chrysler lifetime warranty - it might be a good choice.
 
You may want to go drive all minivans - it's totally free and see what feels best for you. Then check out this site more for deals. I've seen in the Chrysler forum people offering "friends" discounts on them.
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Re: New VW Minivan aka Chrysler [hansienna] by ateixeira
Feb 06, 2008 (7:53 am)

Replying to: hansienna (Feb 05, 2008 3:32 pm)

Probably true, but think about this:
 
* it will probably cost more at the VW store
* you get the legendary, poor VW service
* no lifetime powertrain warranty
 
If you like it, just get the Dodge or Chrysler.
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Re: New VW Minivan aka Chrysler [ateixeira] by hansienna
Feb 06, 2008 (8:38 am)

Replying to: ateixeira (Feb 06, 2008 7:53 am)

Agree 100 % .
 
Four GOOD minivan choices (listed alphabetically): Grand Caravan, Odyssey, Sienna, Town & Country.
 
Each has advantages:
 
Grand Caravan: MOST features for the lowest cost and fold into the floor 2nd row seats.
 
Odyssey: MOST comfortable seats in all 3 rows and best designed dash to prevent glare.
 
Sienna: MOST horsepower and most cargo area behind 3rd row seat.
 
Town & Country: Close 2nd to Grand Caravan for the most features for the lowest cost and fold into the floor 2nd row seats.
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Re: New VW Minivan aka Chrysler [hansienna] by ateixeira
Feb 06, 2008 (8:47 am)

Replying to: hansienna (Feb 06, 2008 8:38 am)

VW could have added their 3.6l V6, or maybe 4Motion, but the powetrain is carry over.
 
So the question is, why lose the lifetime warranty only to get poor VW service?
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Re: New VW Minivan aka Chrysler [ateixeira] by bobw3
Feb 06, 2008 (11:56 am)

Replying to: ateixeira (Feb 06, 2008 8:47 am)

So the question is, why lose the lifetime warranty only to get poor VW service
 
Maybe the quality of the interior and the driving dynamics, if better, are worth it to some people.
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Re: New VW Minivan aka Chrysler [bobw3] by dennisctc
Feb 06, 2008 (12:06 pm)

Replying to: bobw3 (Feb 06, 2008 11:56 am)

I hate when OEMs take shortcuts like this, slapping a badge and some trim and selling it as something different. The consumer usually loses...like in 3-4 years when VW brings out their own minivan, leaving current buyers stuck with basically a Dodge (no offense). Think back to other OEMs....GM and the opel "catera" to fill a hole in lineup, or Ford's Merkurs, Fiestas, Capris, or Pontiac's GTO. They'll continue to do this, and the poor consumer is left with a stepchild of a car that's hard to get parts for and usually worthless.

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