Dodge Grand Caravans to continue for a while

[Papa Bear]

http://windsorstar.com/business/local-bu...-until-mid-2019

In Canada the DGC sells head & shoulders over the CTC.
I bought mine recently expecting production to end shortly.
It's good news for us to know we will be able to get a GC in the near future.

 

[KrisZ]

It's good news. The Grand Caravan is very well established in Canada and the Windsor plant is running full three shifts. Why axe a model that is still selling so well?

 

[JC1]

That's good news. The do sell a lot of DGC's in Canada.

 

[FirstNissan]

I am looking to add a minivan to the fleet within the next 6 months-1 year. I will be putting approx 5000 miles per year and hope to keep the van for 7-10 years easily. I had been looking at the Odyssey but the cost difference is pretty huge between it and the DGC.

Any opinions?

 

[skyactiv]

Originally Posted By: FirstNissan
I am looking to add a minivan to the fleet within the next 6 months-1 year. I will be putting approx 5000 miles per year and hope to keep the van for 7-10 years easily. I had been looking at the Odyssey but the cost difference is pretty huge between it and the DGC.

Any opinions?


I wouldn't be a worrywort, just get a DGC if buying new.

 

[itguy08]

Originally Posted By: FirstNissan
I am looking to add a minivan to the fleet within the next 6 months-1 year. I will be putting approx 5000 miles per year and hope to keep the van for 7-10 years easily. I had been looking at the Odyssey but the cost difference is pretty huge between it and the DGC.

Any opinions?


Kia Sedona - looks good, has a 100k powertrain warranty.

 

[CKN]

Originally Posted By: itguy08
Originally Posted By: FirstNissan
I am looking to add a minivan to the fleet within the next 6 months-1 year. I will be putting approx 5000 miles per year and hope to keep the van for 7-10 years easily. I had been looking at the Odyssey but the cost difference is pretty huge between it and the DGC.

Any opinions?


Kia Sedona - looks good, has a 100k powertrain warranty.


Those things for the "Sx" model are like $45,000.00..........

 

[cptbarkey]

Glad to hear this, spare parts will be abundant and counter any reliability/value argument from the Honda snobs. We picked up a 2014 Caravan R/T this past saturday and love it.

 

[jigen]

Good to hear. Was surprised they were considering to stop the GC considering how well the things sell. The Pacifica may be a very nice vehicle but you won't be able to get one for GC money any time soon.

We grabbed the last new 2015 on the lot and were able to stack every possible rebate. The cost was something silly, $17,500 - $18,000. Exceeded my expectations too, the ride, interior, MPG, all good. The pentastar is a real treat too.

 

[Subdued]

No reason not to get one, minivans are the one thing Chrysler does right

 

[itguy08]

Originally Posted By: CKN
Originally Posted By: itguy08
Originally Posted By: FirstNissan
I am looking to add a minivan to the fleet within the next 6 months-1 year. I will be putting approx 5000 miles per year and hope to keep the van for 7-10 years easily. I had been looking at the Odyssey but the cost difference is pretty huge between it and the DGC.

Any opinions?


Kia Sedona - looks good, has a 100k powertrain warranty.


Those things for the "Sx" model are like $45,000.00..........


According to Kia's website they go from $26,400 to $39,900. Not sure what kind of discounts or whatnot you can get but the warranty alone would make it worth the look.

 

[CKN]

Originally Posted By: itguy08
Originally Posted By: CKN
Originally Posted By: itguy08
Originally Posted By: FirstNissan
I am looking to add a minivan to the fleet within the next 6 months-1 year. I will be putting approx 5000 miles per year and hope to keep the van for 7-10 years easily. I had been looking at the Odyssey but the cost difference is pretty huge between it and the DGC.

Any opinions?


Kia Sedona - looks good, has a 100k powertrain warranty.


Those things for the "Sx" model are like $45,000.00..........


According to Kia's website they go from $26,400 to $39,900. Not sure what kind of discounts or whatnot you can get but the warranty alone would make it worth the look.



Don't know what prices you are looking at-but I was at the Kia dealer and those are the MSRP. A decent "Sx" will cost you $45,000.00.

 

[CKN]

According to Kia's website they go from $26,400 to $39,900. Not sure what kind of discounts or whatnot you can get but the warranty alone would make it worth the look. [/quote]


Don't know what prices you are looking at-but I was at the Kia dealer and those are the MSRP. A decent "Sx" will cost you $45,000.00. I would suggest a trip to the dealer when your looking for some entertainment. Kia is pricing these things like Sedonas or Odysseys.

 

[itguy08]

Originally Posted By: CKN

Don't know what prices you are looking at-but I was at the Kia dealer and those are the MSRP. A decent "Sx" will cost you $45,000.00. I would suggest a trip to the dealer when your looking for some entertainment. Kia is pricing these things like Sedonas or Odysseys.


Could very well be a regional thing:
http://www.mccaffertykia.com/new/Kia/201...8486a64148f.htm
http://turnerkia.com/details/2016-Kia-Sedona-Harrisburg-PA/10477648?cid=2
http://turnerkia.com/details/2016-Kia-Sedona-Harrisburg-PA/12442376?cid=2

 

[CKN]

The LX are very plain. You have prices on the "EX". I was discussing the better equipped one the "Sx". With that being said-Utah is "mini-van land" due to larger families and they are not discounting here as much.

 

[Andrew1972]

I am sure there is niche for this vehicle like commercial and folks who don't try anything else. This vehicle should be priced $15k-$25k otd.

 

[nthach]

Originally Posted By: madRiver
I am sure there is niche for this vehicle like commercial and folks who don't try anything else. This vehicle should be priced $15k-$25k otd.


Rental car companies will buy them and fleets that need more room than a Transit Connect/NV200/City Express but don't want the Sienna/Odyssey.