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Article Comments - 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan vs. 2007 Honda Odyssey Touring

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#147 of 185 Difference for my family by cstorm

Aug 04, 2008 (4:49 am)

In November 2004 we leased our 1st Dodge Grand Caravan SXT, a 2005, because the Ody did not have a power tailgate unless you bought the Touring model. Also, the Stow & Go seats are awesomely useful, and have proven to be a must-have for us. The underfloor storage is a godsend. We leased a new 2006 Dodge SXT in October 2006.
 
Last month, I looked at the Odyssey again. Still no folding seats, and NO POWER TAILGATE unless you got the touring model, for $40K. See ya Honda! I own a 2003 Accord and a Gold Wing, so I am not some Chrysler fanatic. But Toyota & Honda make you pay extra for major conveniences that the Chrysler vans make available to everyone for little or no cost, no matter what the trim level. We leased a '08 Town & Country Sig.Series, which has pretty much all the toys. I am a believer in the Chrysler vans. There is simply no better alternative when dealing with the realities of transporting a family. The Odyssey may carve corners better, but who honestly cares...it's a van. I want my van to ve convenient and comfortable.

#148 of 185 Considering Both and the Kia Sedona by dantana01

Aug 04, 2008 (6:16 am)

I've driven all three of these vehicles lately, the Kia was probably the biggest surprise between them. The 3.8 motor is very strong, the 4.0 Dodge is even faster, the Honda the most refined and best drivers car. The Kia was probably second for driver feedback. The Dodge was hands down the best for the bells and whistles with the DVD and MyGig. I think the Honda would win the MPG war easy with the VCM. Kia has the best warranty by far. I was surprised to see the True Cost to Own of these and the Dodge and Honda were virtually tied but the Kia was about $2000.00 more over 5 years. If the Dodge offered the same warranty as the Kia it would be an easier decision, but Honda is still at the top of my list right now, just for driving fun and resale value, and MPG. It will probably come down to the best deal I can get and the Dodge/Chrysler dealerships are starting to get desperate to sell these and offering some huge rebates. My better half loved the comfort of the Honda best, and the goodies on the Dodge. I think the 08 Dodge though has really improved, but being a first year model that worries me too, look at the Pacifica first year, plagued with problems. Decisions, decisons.

#149 of 185 Re: Considering Both and the Kia Sedona [dantana01] by vinnyny

Aug 04, 2008 (8:56 am)

Replying to: dantana01 (Aug 04, 2008 6:16 am)
Don't be suckered into buying a Kia. It may be cheaper upfront, but you'll pay for it in the end (as the TCO numbers suggest). Along the way, you'll be driving a cheaper van and it will feel that way.

#150 of 185 Re: Considering Both and the Kia Sedona [dantana01] by tedebear

Aug 04, 2008 (5:50 pm)

Replying to: dantana01 (Aug 04, 2008 6:16 am)
Kia has the best warranty by far.
 
The Grand Caravan has a LIFETIME powertrain warranty. What is better about the Kia offer?

#151 of 185 Service bulliten= recall by dvsutton

Sep 09, 2008 (4:47 am)

Amazing how many SERVICE BULLITENS are issued for Honda and Toyota, but not recalls. Makes you want to think what the hell is the difference?
 
Recall can be splashed across the front of the paper.
 
Service bulliten is barely noticed.
 
Check out all of the Service bullitens issued for my wifes Honda Odyssey. It makes me want to buy the Chrysler even more. It will be a cold day in hell if I ever sent anymore of my good American cash to those Crooks at Honda.
 
Of course my Camry was much better. Fighting with Toyota over who is going to pay for a new engine because the old one SLUDGED up. I think a sludged up engine was in Toyotas "service bulliten" release.
 
See the difference?

#152 of 185 I rented a 2008 Grand Caravan for a vacation trip. by vince_lmt

Sep 11, 2008 (5:07 pm)

The 2008 Caravan is quite an impressive vehicle. The power train is quiet and unobtrusive. The 6 speed transmission is extremely refined. Road noise is almost non existant. We were also impressed with the extremely comfortable seats. The under the floor storage space for the mid row seats was also quite handy.
 
Chrysler needs to be advertising all the great features of this vehicle.

#153 of 185 TIME for a new 2009 GC vs Ody vs Sienna Test by hansienna

Sep 28, 2008 (9:04 pm)

AND buy each for the same $ 30,000 price DELIVERED. Compare the features for a specified actual cost of purchase....and not a TMV or other arbitrary number.
 
A 2009 GC SXT can be purchased with the 4.0L V6 without extra cost options that were required for the 2008. Can an Odyssey EX or Sienna LE be purchased with a power liftgate or must a buyer upgrade to the Ody Touring or Sienna Limited? The power liftgate is also a stand alone option on the 2009 GC SXT.

#154 of 185 Re: Considering Both and the Kia Sedona [tedebear] by thegraduate

Sep 29, 2008 (8:28 am)

Replying to: tedebear (Aug 04, 2008 5:50 pm)
The Grand Caravan has a LIFETIME powertrain warranty. What is better about the Kia offer?
 
A total coverage warranty for 5 years or 60,000 miles bumper to bumper versus Chrysler's 3 years or 36,000 miles.
 
That's what is better; nearly double the full-warranty length.

#155 of 185 Re: Considering Both and the Kia Sedona [thegraduate] by tedebear

Sep 29, 2008 (3:01 pm)

Replying to: thegraduate (Sep 29, 2008 8:28 am)
That's what is better; nearly double the full-warranty length
 
Personally, I'd opt for the unlimited mileage lifetime powertrain warranty with the Chrysler as being the better of the two.

#156 of 185 Re: Considering Both and the Kia Sedona [tedebear] by thegraduate

Sep 29, 2008 (3:34 pm)

Replying to: tedebear (Sep 29, 2008 3:01 pm)
You asked what was better about the Kia offer; I answered. I don't have a horse in the race!

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