Originally Posted by KrisZ
Originally Posted by wag123
The Pacifica is a nice van, but I would be more than a little concerned about whether or not FCA will still be in business in 6 or 7 years. Jeep is carrying the entire company right now. If Dad wants to try and help save the company by purchasing a new vehicle from them, so be it. As a long term investment, purchasing an FCA product is an iffy proposition IMO.
The Sienna is easily the most reliable van and will definitely last the longest, it comes standard with Toyota Safety Sense and Star Safety Systems, plus, it is made in the USA (if that means anything to Dad).
The 8 speed transmission in Sienna, which is shared with Highlander has many reported problems already, so does the Odyssey 9 and 10 speed versions.
Your point about FCA going out is ridiculous. Olds, Saturn, mercury, Pontiac, all went out, yet there are still plenty of these cars on the roads.
A car will not automatically become useless just because the company that made it went out of business. 6 to 7 years from now will mean the warranty is gone, Chrysler don't have to be around to get more years out of the van at that point.
I just got rid of my highlander because of that terrible 8-speed. Took a loss on it too but I'm happy I don't own that vehicle any longer.