Originally Posted By: geeman789
Originally Posted By: Tegger
Originally Posted By: Papa Bear
Dodge Caravan to cease in 2016
Remember how cool the "garageable van" was in 1984? It was cool enough that Ferris Bueller's mom drove one in the movie.
Fast forward to last week: My wife thanked me for opposing her desire to purchase a minivan after our daughter was born in 1997. Between 1984 and 1997, the whole minivan concept went from ooh to ugh. And it has gotten ugh-er since.
Gotta disagree on this one. We own a 6 year old Honda Odyssey "mini-van"... there is not a more practical car on the planet for a family. Seating for 6 + , carries a ton of sfuff in a pinch, ok mileage, power side doors are fantastic...
And anyone who thinks an SUV is somehow different from every van / station wagon etc is simply in denial. SUVs are tall station wagons, nothing more...just like our minivan is!
I'm perfectly happy to get a minivan from the motor pool. Comfort, visibility, mileage, and with a Pentastar V-6, loads of power. They handle a lot better than most SUVs. The Grand Caravan with the Pentastar is one of the best bargains in the automotive world.
http://www.truecar.com/prices-new/dodge/grand-caravan-pricing/2014/EEC9B63D/
A lot of people have psychiatric issues with minivans. A lot of people are afraid of spiders, too, but they don't brag about it. These can be very capable vehicles.
http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/2010/11/review-2011-chrysler-town-country/
Not a more practical car for an old person, either. The big doors make it easy for arthritic people to get in and out and sliding doors are helpful in tight parking spaces.
I see this as a price increase by Chrysler. They don't want to give away a vehicle like that for $19K. So now its only in the Town and Country.