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1261 messages, Last post on Feb 27, 2008 at 7:47 AM
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Replying to: autowrite (Aug 31, 2007 6:59 pm) By definition, a minivan is a small van, with a flat floor, sliding doors...basically a box on wheels. None of the CUVs listed above meet that criteria. Just because a vehicle holds 8 doesn't make it a minivan. |
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There are some 2008 T&Cs arriving here and they look really nice. The problem is the ones with leather all have gray interiors. Looking at the Chrysler website (build your own), it appears you can get tan trim by ordering the Touring with 24k option pkg, but that would be in their so-called "YES Essentials" material, which I think is their fancy word for cloth seats. If you change the YES Essentials to leather, there is no additional charge, but the color automatically reverts to gray. Could it be that the only way to get tan leather seats in the new T&C is by moving up to the Limited model?
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Replying to: tsu670 (Sep 01, 2007 3:16 pm) It could be. Or it could just be that the web site isn't functioning properly. |
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Replying to: tsu670 (Sep 01, 2007 3:16 pm) |
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| Before buying a 2008 Chrysler built minivan you might consider reading the Edmunds Insider head to head review of the 2008 Grand Caravan and the Odyssey. As the title of my post suggests, nice try Chrysler, close but no cigar. Factor in the miserable depreciation (caused by tens of thousands dumped from rental/taxi fleets)and it becomes clear that the right choice would be an Odyssey. | |
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Replying to: artgpo (Sep 03, 2007 5:21 am) |
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Replying to: artgpo (Sep 03, 2007 5:21 am) The "miserable depreciation" is quite dishonest because of the only way it can be factored i.e.. using MSRP, not actual transaction price. I bet if you could factor in people of paid dealer markup to get a certain model vs. someone who got a discount, it wouldn't be nearly "miserable". So if you factor in no rentals, the best warranty, features and honest depreciation, the right choice could be a Chrysler vehicle.
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Replying to: dennisctc (Sep 03, 2007 6:16 am) I'm outta here, again.
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Replying to: dennisctc (Sep 03, 2007 6:16 am) BTW: According to Edmunds the Kia Sedona has the worst depreciation at 40%. Yes is for the newest body style. Chrysler is close behind.
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Replying to: artgpo (Sep 03, 2007 7:36 am) Guess it's easier to just spout off a figure but not respond to how depreciation is actually calculated. Edmunds says blah blah blah, but how did they arrive at blah blah blah doesn't matter? Lets see, I spent $20,000 for my 2005, it has 21,000 miles, never a problem, in great shape and according to NADA worth about $16,000 - $17,500, it's retained about 80% of it's original selling price using the $16k figure? Not too miserable by my calculations.
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