New Car Choice (Help & advice sought)
Nov 1st 2005, 1:28 pm
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Re: New Car Choice (Help & advice sought)
Originally Posted by TN-Dave
Although if you're going to look at from the 'Merikan point of view - the Toyota is the way to go as it seats 7 and has 16 cup holders !!!!!!!!!!!!
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Nov 1st 2005, 1:28 pm
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Re: New Car Choice (Help & advice sought)
Originally Posted by TN-Dave
We used to own the Dodge Grand Caravan, and now have a Jeep Grand Cherokee instead. The caravan was great for room and for gas milage - I drove it through snow in the winter without too much problem as it's front wheel drive. The jeep is big inside as well, and handles great in the winter, just gets less miles for your dollar. If you need 4WD, I'd suggest the jeep, otherwise sgo for the minivan, as you can never have tooooo much room.
) and I really recommend the Caravan. We get great gas mileage and we've taken it on a few trips and its always very comfortable, to drive and sit.
Nov 1st 2005, 1:36 pm
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Re: New Car Choice (Help & advice sought)
Originally Posted by rushman
Just aint worth near as much money as a Honda of the same year, spec and condition.
and is worth $2k more at re-sale.. pretty much negates it...
Nov 1st 2005, 1:38 pm
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Re: New Car Choice (Help & advice sought)
Originally Posted by HoosierDaddy
- Chrysler Pacifica
- Chrysler Town & Country
- Jeep Grand Cherokee
- Chevy Trailblazer / Ford "Exploder"
- Chrysler Town & Country
- Jeep Grand Cherokee
- Chevy Trailblazer / Ford "Exploder"
Nov 1st 2005, 1:41 pm
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Re: New Car Choice (Help & advice sought)
Originally Posted by Ray
A quick check reveals a NEW Honda of a similar spec is $2k more to buy ..
and is worth $2k more at re-sale.. pretty much negates it...
and is worth $2k more at re-sale.. pretty much negates it...
Now look at "used' car prices and not "new' car prices, thats where you'll find the depreciation.
According to KBB
2005 Honda Odyssey EX with Air, leather, DVD player and sat nav
MSRP $34,845
Invoice $31,397
New car KBB value $33, 451
2005 Chrysler T & C Air, leather, DVD player BUT does NOT say incl Sat nav
MSRP $36,360 ($1515 more than Honda)
Invoice $33,271 ($1874 morethan Honda
New car KBB value $33,271 ($180 less than a Honda)
I quoted my source
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Nov 1st 2005, 1:57 pm
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Re: New Car Choice (Help & advice sought)
Originally Posted by rushman
Now look at "used' car prices and not "new' car prices, thats where you'll find the depreciation.
Nov 1st 2005, 2:02 pm
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Re: New Car Choice (Help & advice sought)
Originally Posted by Ray
I did ... a used honda 2000 model was about $2k more than the chrysler
See previous editted post!
Nov 1st 2005, 2:07 pm
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Re: New Car Choice (Help & advice sought)
Originally Posted by rushman
According to KBB it's the T & C that's nearly $2K more expensive on the 2005 models which I assume is nearer to the OP's target year of manufacture.
See previous editted post!
See previous editted post!
Nov 1st 2005, 2:10 pm
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Re: New Car Choice (Help & advice sought)
I bought a Pacifica over the weekend and collect it this afternoon. I will post my experiences with it over the next couple of days if needed. By all means ask if there are any questions. Back in the UK, I had a couple of Chrysler Grand Voyagers. Fantastic for carrying anything. Shite to drive. I am hoping that the Pacifica is a good blend of those two core features.
As for money, I paid $25789 for a 2006 Touring FWD with leather. Seems cheap to me.
As for money, I paid $25789 for a 2006 Touring FWD with leather. Seems cheap to me.
Nov 1st 2005, 2:49 pm
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Re: New Car Choice (Help & advice sought)
Originally Posted by Ray
There all nonsense prices ... and you know it .. our T&C we got this year was listed at $29k + tax, tag and title... we got it for $23K including tax, tag and title... although its harder to get a decent size drop on the Honda price..cos there are less available it seems
I quoted the source of my nonsense!! I don't think the less chances of getting a decent drop in the Honda price is because there's less available, I'm more inclined to think it's because it is a better quality product and justifies the higher price.
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Nov 27th 2005, 1:29 am
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Re: New Car Choice (Help & advice sought)
Thanks for all your input(s). I went with a Chrysler Pacifica as I had a supplier discount through my employer and it won my heart & mind over the Town & Country.
