2015 Dodge Grand Caravan?
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We have been very happy with our Caravan. We have had it for about 4 years now and it has been very reliable, decent on fuel, and seems to be up to just about any task I have put it up to. I like the newer ones and as far as I know the gas mileage on the 3.6 is even better than the old 3.3/3.8 engines. I think you would be very pleased with one.
Stylewise, my favorite years were '96-'07(both similar). I do like the new '08-present, just not as much!
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If this is going to be a long term vehicle, you may want to consider getting some bell & whistles. Options like power sliding doors/lift gate come in handy if/when more kids or dogs come along.
Also, the Caravan is being discontinued in 2016, but I'm not sure how that will impact resale value.
Also, the Caravan is being discontinued in 2016, but I'm not sure how that will impact resale value.
We've got about ~27K miles on our 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan SE. It's our third minivan in a row (2001 Windstar, then 2008 Odyssey). Power, ride, handling and visibility is the best I've had yet. Interior quality is OK. No issues thus far aside from a leaking P-steering pump early on that was replaced/fixed.
Chrysler did some great things to the GC in ~2012. WAAAY improved brakes and better suspension are the main things.
It's an unbelievable amount of useful vehicle for $17K, but would be considered too basic for much of today's buyers. No window tint, no rear HVAC, has a 2nd row bench seat, etc.. It's another grand or two to go up an option. My SE model was ~$19K because of the factory tint, rear HVAC and aluminum wheels. The only thing I dislike about mine is the fixed driver's seat height. It's too high for my liking.
Chrysler did some great things to the GC in ~2012. WAAAY improved brakes and better suspension are the main things.
It's an unbelievable amount of useful vehicle for $17K, but would be considered too basic for much of today's buyers. No window tint, no rear HVAC, has a 2nd row bench seat, etc.. It's another grand or two to go up an option. My SE model was ~$19K because of the factory tint, rear HVAC and aluminum wheels. The only thing I dislike about mine is the fixed driver's seat height. It's too high for my liking.
What more can I say? I'm on my 7th. Caravan/Grand Caravan. All bought used. All but the last 2 had over 100k on them when bought. All but the last have over 200k on them now. 2 were passed on to my sons. My new GC is a 2013 GC. Bought with 21k in 6/6/13. has over 40k now. The new power train is so much better then then the earlier ones. Nothing special in the way of maintenance, tires, brakes and such. If you do your own maintenance, easy to work on. They are really tough. My wife in our 2000 gc was T-boned in 2008 by a Honda civic doing ~50mph. The civic was flat all the way back to the windshield. We drove the GC home and later had it rebuilt. We drove it until 2013. My middle son and dil are now driving it.
$17k is a steal. I paid $21.6K used for mine.
Good luck,
Wayne
$17k is a steal. I paid $21.6K used for mine.
Good luck,
Wayne
Also, consider a Dodge Journey. Entry level models of the Journey can be bought in the $17,000 range new as well.
Local Chicago dealer has new 2015 Journey's for $16,990, new 2015 Grand Caravans for $17,190.
If you really want to go cheap and new, they have a 2015 Jeep Patriot Sport for $13,690 (brand new).
Local Chicago dealer has new 2015 Journey's for $16,990, new 2015 Grand Caravans for $17,190.
If you really want to go cheap and new, they have a 2015 Jeep Patriot Sport for $13,690 (brand new).
Originally Posted By: mrsilv04
If you really want to go cheap and new, they have a 2015 Jeep Patriot Sport for $13,690 (brand new).
Wow. That's a screaming deal. Sticker looks to be $17,190 with destination. And that's without air conditioning. One with A/C looks to sticker at $20,080.
At that point, you might as well get the Altitude, which comes with A/C and stickers at $19,085.
If you really want to go cheap and new, they have a 2015 Jeep Patriot Sport for $13,690 (brand new).
Wow. That's a screaming deal. Sticker looks to be $17,190 with destination. And that's without air conditioning. One with A/C looks to sticker at $20,080.
At that point, you might as well get the Altitude, which comes with A/C and stickers at $19,085.
Originally Posted By: Vikas
wow; never thought in 2015 there would be vehicles offered without AC!
That's what I was thinking. I haven't seen a new offering w/out AC in years.
I bet you'd be hard pressed to find a Jeep Patriot without it.
wow; never thought in 2015 there would be vehicles offered without AC!
That's what I was thinking. I haven't seen a new offering w/out AC in years.
I bet you'd be hard pressed to find a Jeep Patriot without it.
If the one noted for $13,690 indeed HAS A/C, then that's REALLY a screaming deal (because the A/C model stickers at closer to $20k).
yes, you are right No AC on the base model but the list is huge! It even has a pollen filter! The only way you know it has no AC is to guess from reading this.
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Here is the skinny for $17K MSRP
What's Included
Interior
Premium Cloth Bucket Seats
Powertrain
GVW Rating - 4,435 Pounds
Standard Features
Model HighLights
Key Features
Additional Key Features
Deep Tint Sunscreen Glass
Speed Control
Outside Temperature Display in Odometer
Rear Window Defroster
Electronic Stability Control
Hill Start Assist
Electronic Roll Mitigation
Active Head Restraints
Advanced Multistage Front Airbags
Supplemental Side-Curtain Front Airbags
Supplemental Front Seat-Mounted Side Airbags
Sentry Key Theft Deterrent System
Luxury Front and Rear Floor Mats
Variable Intermittent Windshield Wipers
Rear Window Wiper / Washer
Fog Lamps
Black Side Roof Rails
Rear Seat Heat Ducts
Tilt Steering Column
Illuminated Cup Holders
Engine/Transmission
2.0-Liter I4 DOHC 16-Valve Dual VVT Engine
5-Speed Manual Transmission
Multimedia
Radio 130 AM/FM/CD/MP3
4 Speakers
Seating
Premium Cloth Bucket Seats
Rear 60 / 40 Folding Seat
Wheels/Tires
16-Inch x 6.5-Inch Styled Steel Wheels
P205/70R16 BSW All Season Tires
EPA est. MPG
23 city/30 hwy
Interior & Exterior
Additional Features
"Jeep" Badge
"Patriot" Badge
12-Volt Auxiliary Power Outlet
120-Amp Alternator
120-MPH Primary Speedometer
13.6-Gallon Fuel Tank
525-Amp Maintenance Free Battery
Accent Color Liftgate Applique
Active Head Restraints
Air Filtering
Anti-Lock Front Disc / Rear Drum Brakes
Audio Jack Input for Mobile Devices
Black Door Handles
Black Side Roof Rails
Body-Color Fascia
Body-Color Grille
Brake Assist
Bright Interior Accents
Compact Spare Tire
Electronic Roll Mitigation
Electronic Stability Control
Firm Feel Power Steering
Flat Load Floor Storage
Floor Carpet
Fog Lamps
Front Dome Lamp
Front Passenger Seat Belt Alert
Full-Length Floor Console
Halogen Headlamps
Height-Adjustable Front Shoulder Belts
Hill Start Assist
Illuminated Cup Holders
Instrument Cluster with Tachometer
Liftgate Door with Fixed Glass
Lower Body Side Accent Cladding
Luxury Front and Rear Floor Mats
Map / Dome Reading Lamps
No Lumbar Adjust
Non-Locking Fuel Filler Cap
Outside Temperature Display in Odometer
Passenger Assist Handles
Power Accessory Delay
Rear 60 / 40 Folding Seat
Rear Seat Heat Ducts
Rear Stabilizer Bar
Rear Window Defroster
Rear Window Wiper / Washer
Rearview Day / Night Mirror
Sentry Key Theft Deterrent System
Single Low Note Horn
Sliding Armrest
Sliding Sun Visors with Mirrors
Speed Control
Steering Wheel
Tilt Steering Column
Tire Pressure Monitor with Warning Lamp
Touring Suspension
Variable Intermittent Windshield Wipers
Climate Control Options
Heater
Exterior Paint Procedures
Monotone Paint
Glass
Deep Tint Sunscreen Glass
Solar Control Glass
GVWR Packages
GVW Rating - 4,435 Pounds
Mirrors
Manual Fold-Away Mirrors
Sound System Components
Fixed Long Mast Antenna
Speaker Systems
4 Speakers
Tires
P205/70R16 BSW All Season Tires
Wheels
16-Inch x 6.5-Inch Styled Steel Wheels
Performance
Engine
2.0-Liter I4 DOHC 16-Valve Dual VVT Engine
Transmission
5-Speed Manual Transmission
Safety & Security
Convenience/Security Options
Advanced Multistage Front Airbags
Manual Door Locks
Manual Windows
Supplemental Front Seat-Mounted Side Airbags
Supplemental Side-Curtain Front Airbags
Dimensions & Capacities
Exterior Dimensions
Ground Clearance - at curb weight - Approach Angle:26.4
Ground Clearance - at curb weight - Breakover Angle:20.9
Ground Clearance - at curb weight - Departure Angle:28.5
Ground Clearance - at curb weight - Running Ground Clearance:8.1
Overall Body Width:69.2
Overall Height:65.5
Overall Length:173.8
Overhang - Front:34.7
Overhang - Rear:35.1
Track - Front:59.8
Track - Rear:59.8
Turning Diameter - curb-to-curb - Left:35.6
Turning Diameter - curb-to-curb - Right:35.6
Wheelbase:103.7
Interior Dimensions
Cargo Capacity - Behind First-Row Seat:63.4
Cargo Capacity - Behind Second-Row Seat:23.0
Cargo Capacity - Rear Seats Folded:53.5
Head Room - Front:41.0
Head Room - Rear:39.9
Hip Room - Front:52.3
Hip Room - Rear:51.0
Leg Room - Front:40.6
Leg Room - Rear:39.4
Passenger Interior Volume:104.4
Seating Capacity - Maximum Seating:5
Seating Capacity - Standard Seating:5
Shoulder Room - Front:54.5
Shoulder Room - Rear:54.0
Trunk Lift-Over Height:30.7
Capacities/Weights
Base Curb Weight - Automatic Trans:3211
Capacity/Weights - Fuel Tank Capacity:13.6
Capacity/Weights - Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) :4435
Payload Capacity - Standard:925
Towing Capacity - Maximum:2000
Towing Capacity - Standard:1000
Weight Distribution - Automatic Trans - Front :58.0
Weight Distribution - Automatic Trans - Rear:42.0
Basics
Brakes - Front
isc
Brakes - Rearrum
Driveline Configuration:FWD
Maximum Number of Doors:4
Steering:Rack & Pinion
Suspension - Front:Ind
Suspension - Rear:Multi-Link Ind
Tires - Aspect Ratio:70
Tires - Construction:R
Tires - Spare Tire Type:Compact
Tires - Type
Tires - Wheel Diameter:16.0
Tires - Width:205
Vehicle Type:Sport Utility
Mobility
Body Opening Width :31.5
Open Door Angle:68
Open Door Trim to Body:28.0
Seat Cushion Height from Ground:26.5
Seat Cushion to Rocker Panel:9.1
Step-Out Height :4.5
Step-Out Width:8.5
Step-Over Height from Ground:17.4
Warranty
Basic - Miles:36,000
Basic - Months:36
Powertrain - Miles:100,000
Powertrain - Months:60
Roadside Assistance - Miles:100,000
Roadside Assistance - Months:60
Rust-Through - Miles:100,000
Rust-Through - Months:60
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Climate Control Options
Heater
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Here is the skinny for $17K MSRP
What's Included
Interior
Premium Cloth Bucket Seats
Powertrain
GVW Rating - 4,435 Pounds
Standard Features
Model HighLights
Key Features
Additional Key Features
Deep Tint Sunscreen Glass
Speed Control
Outside Temperature Display in Odometer
Rear Window Defroster
Electronic Stability Control
Hill Start Assist
Electronic Roll Mitigation
Active Head Restraints
Advanced Multistage Front Airbags
Supplemental Side-Curtain Front Airbags
Supplemental Front Seat-Mounted Side Airbags
Sentry Key Theft Deterrent System
Luxury Front and Rear Floor Mats
Variable Intermittent Windshield Wipers
Rear Window Wiper / Washer
Fog Lamps
Black Side Roof Rails
Rear Seat Heat Ducts
Tilt Steering Column
Illuminated Cup Holders
Engine/Transmission
2.0-Liter I4 DOHC 16-Valve Dual VVT Engine
5-Speed Manual Transmission
Multimedia
Radio 130 AM/FM/CD/MP3
4 Speakers
Seating
Premium Cloth Bucket Seats
Rear 60 / 40 Folding Seat
Wheels/Tires
16-Inch x 6.5-Inch Styled Steel Wheels
P205/70R16 BSW All Season Tires
EPA est. MPG
23 city/30 hwy
Interior & Exterior
Additional Features
"Jeep" Badge
"Patriot" Badge
12-Volt Auxiliary Power Outlet
120-Amp Alternator
120-MPH Primary Speedometer
13.6-Gallon Fuel Tank
525-Amp Maintenance Free Battery
Accent Color Liftgate Applique
Active Head Restraints
Air Filtering
Anti-Lock Front Disc / Rear Drum Brakes
Audio Jack Input for Mobile Devices
Black Door Handles
Black Side Roof Rails
Body-Color Fascia
Body-Color Grille
Brake Assist
Bright Interior Accents
Compact Spare Tire
Electronic Roll Mitigation
Electronic Stability Control
Firm Feel Power Steering
Flat Load Floor Storage
Floor Carpet
Fog Lamps
Front Dome Lamp
Front Passenger Seat Belt Alert
Full-Length Floor Console
Halogen Headlamps
Height-Adjustable Front Shoulder Belts
Hill Start Assist
Illuminated Cup Holders
Instrument Cluster with Tachometer
Liftgate Door with Fixed Glass
Lower Body Side Accent Cladding
Luxury Front and Rear Floor Mats
Map / Dome Reading Lamps
No Lumbar Adjust
Non-Locking Fuel Filler Cap
Outside Temperature Display in Odometer
Passenger Assist Handles
Power Accessory Delay
Rear 60 / 40 Folding Seat
Rear Seat Heat Ducts
Rear Stabilizer Bar
Rear Window Defroster
Rear Window Wiper / Washer
Rearview Day / Night Mirror
Sentry Key Theft Deterrent System
Single Low Note Horn
Sliding Armrest
Sliding Sun Visors with Mirrors
Speed Control
Steering Wheel
Tilt Steering Column
Tire Pressure Monitor with Warning Lamp
Touring Suspension
Variable Intermittent Windshield Wipers
Climate Control Options
Heater
Exterior Paint Procedures
Monotone Paint
Glass
Deep Tint Sunscreen Glass
Solar Control Glass
GVWR Packages
GVW Rating - 4,435 Pounds
Mirrors
Manual Fold-Away Mirrors
Sound System Components
Fixed Long Mast Antenna
Speaker Systems
4 Speakers
Tires
P205/70R16 BSW All Season Tires
Wheels
16-Inch x 6.5-Inch Styled Steel Wheels
Performance
Engine
2.0-Liter I4 DOHC 16-Valve Dual VVT Engine
Transmission
5-Speed Manual Transmission
Safety & Security
Convenience/Security Options
Advanced Multistage Front Airbags
Manual Door Locks
Manual Windows
Supplemental Front Seat-Mounted Side Airbags
Supplemental Side-Curtain Front Airbags
Dimensions & Capacities
Exterior Dimensions
Ground Clearance - at curb weight - Approach Angle:26.4
Ground Clearance - at curb weight - Breakover Angle:20.9
Ground Clearance - at curb weight - Departure Angle:28.5
Ground Clearance - at curb weight - Running Ground Clearance:8.1
Overall Body Width:69.2
Overall Height:65.5
Overall Length:173.8
Overhang - Front:34.7
Overhang - Rear:35.1
Track - Front:59.8
Track - Rear:59.8
Turning Diameter - curb-to-curb - Left:35.6
Turning Diameter - curb-to-curb - Right:35.6
Wheelbase:103.7
Interior Dimensions
Cargo Capacity - Behind First-Row Seat:63.4
Cargo Capacity - Behind Second-Row Seat:23.0
Cargo Capacity - Rear Seats Folded:53.5
Head Room - Front:41.0
Head Room - Rear:39.9
Hip Room - Front:52.3
Hip Room - Rear:51.0
Leg Room - Front:40.6
Leg Room - Rear:39.4
Passenger Interior Volume:104.4
Seating Capacity - Maximum Seating:5
Seating Capacity - Standard Seating:5
Shoulder Room - Front:54.5
Shoulder Room - Rear:54.0
Trunk Lift-Over Height:30.7
Capacities/Weights
Base Curb Weight - Automatic Trans:3211
Capacity/Weights - Fuel Tank Capacity:13.6
Capacity/Weights - Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) :4435
Payload Capacity - Standard:925
Towing Capacity - Maximum:2000
Towing Capacity - Standard:1000
Weight Distribution - Automatic Trans - Front :58.0
Weight Distribution - Automatic Trans - Rear:42.0
Basics
Brakes - Front
iscBrakes - Rear
rumDriveline Configuration:FWD
Maximum Number of Doors:4
Steering:Rack & Pinion
Suspension - Front:Ind
Suspension - Rear:Multi-Link Ind
Tires - Aspect Ratio:70
Tires - Construction:R
Tires - Spare Tire Type:Compact
Tires - Type
Tires - Wheel Diameter:16.0
Tires - Width:205
Vehicle Type:Sport Utility
Mobility
Body Opening Width :31.5
Open Door Angle:68
Open Door Trim to Body:28.0
Seat Cushion Height from Ground:26.5
Seat Cushion to Rocker Panel:9.1
Step-Out Height :4.5
Step-Out Width:8.5
Step-Over Height from Ground:17.4
Warranty
Basic - Miles:36,000
Basic - Months:36
Powertrain - Miles:100,000
Powertrain - Months:60
Roadside Assistance - Miles:100,000
Roadside Assistance - Months:60
Rust-Through - Miles:100,000
Rust-Through - Months:60
Jason, it's hard to say, because generally, those $13690 prices include every incentive available like first time buyer, recent college grad, lease conquest, etc.. Very few buyers will qualify for all of them.
Originally Posted By: Vikas
The only way you know it has no AC is to guess from reading this.
No; if you go to Jeep's website and build a Patriot Sport, and click on the "Interior" section of the options, you'll notice an Air Conditioning Bypass feature. Down in the "Options" section, something like a Power Package adds air conditioning (and a few grand to the price).
Interestingly, the Altitude model, which seems to sticker for less than a Sport with the Power Package, has air conditioning.
The only way you know it has no AC is to guess from reading this.
No; if you go to Jeep's website and build a Patriot Sport, and click on the "Interior" section of the options, you'll notice an Air Conditioning Bypass feature. Down in the "Options" section, something like a Power Package adds air conditioning (and a few grand to the price).
Interestingly, the Altitude model, which seems to sticker for less than a Sport with the Power Package, has air conditioning.
They make the money old fashioned way! By squeezing you on the necessities
MP3_Radio $600
BT $500
A/C $1200
That is $2300 for something which every base Civic comes standard with :-(
Saving grace is that you could probably get aftermarket audio system completely installed for much less than the $1100 that factory is asking but as far as AC is concerned, you have no choice.
MP3_Radio $600
BT $500
A/C $1200
That is $2300 for something which every base Civic comes standard with :-(
Saving grace is that you could probably get aftermarket audio system completely installed for much less than the $1100 that factory is asking but as far as AC is concerned, you have no choice.
I almost bought one of those base model Patriots!
The timing belt was a deal breaker.
The timing belt was a deal breaker.
Wife and I bought a '14 grand caravan last April we got the SE 30th anniversary edition. I love that thing (even from a guy that hated minivans). So great for road trips. Drives super, motor / trans do great. Very comfortable and roomie.
Originally Posted By: Shorthorn
Wife and I bought a '14 grand caravan last April we got the SE 30th anniversary edition. I love that thing (even from a guy that hated minivans). So great for road trips. Drives super, motor / trans do great. Very comfortable and roomie.
Agree on all points, especially the engine/trans, power, handling and braking. Just curious what the 30th anniversary edition includes? Ours is a 2013 SE model.
Wife and I bought a '14 grand caravan last April we got the SE 30th anniversary edition. I love that thing (even from a guy that hated minivans). So great for road trips. Drives super, motor / trans do great. Very comfortable and roomie.
Agree on all points, especially the engine/trans, power, handling and braking. Just curious what the 30th anniversary edition includes? Ours is a 2013 SE model.
Thank you everyone for your input. We are going to do some shopping over the next few weeks, although we may wait until the spring so we can enjoy a clean new vehicle for a while before next years snow/salt season.
Originally Posted By: Bluestream
$17K is really a steal for what you are getting
This. Has the Pentastar engine. Kicks Beehind, despite its appearance. You won't want to let your kid drive it its so powerful assuming it lasts that long. Chrysler will be discontinuing them after next year, I think. They still have the lion's share of the minivan market--they evidently don't want to give away Pentastar equipped vehicles to keep it.
If you are conerned about durability, and you really do keep your cars that long, look into the extended mopar warranty. There was a thread on it a couple of weeks back. (The price is highly negotiable).
$17K is really a steal for what you are getting
This. Has the Pentastar engine. Kicks Beehind, despite its appearance. You won't want to let your kid drive it its so powerful assuming it lasts that long. Chrysler will be discontinuing them after next year, I think. They still have the lion's share of the minivan market--they evidently don't want to give away Pentastar equipped vehicles to keep it.
If you are conerned about durability, and you really do keep your cars that long, look into the extended mopar warranty. There was a thread on it a couple of weeks back. (The price is highly negotiable).
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