by "Phyrxes once again has a wagon!" (phyrxes)
Published 08/22/2017 at 19:10
by "Phyrxes once again has a wagon!" (phyrxes)
Published 08/22/2017 at 19:10
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STARS: 3
Disclaimer: Dodge wanted me to drive this thing so badly that they sold this “murdered out” black over black minivan to Enterprise who conveniently had no small cars left when my insurance company scheduled my rental.
To facilitate the rental a Civic (shockingly not a Mustang) attempted to juke (no not the SUV) our Corolla as I was waiting in a line of traffic. Clipping the right rear quarter panel and bonus points for bending the steel rim later I was filing my claim and signing up for rental car hell.
Styling: 7/10 - It is a previous generation FCA Minivan so normally it would get a 5/10 at most. But I’ll give them two points for putting nicer wheels and black over black as the rental spec.
Quality and Ergonomics: 6/10
The infotainment system was horrible and the shifter on the dash drove me nuts. Additionally the layout of the stalks was confusing and I found myself spending way too much time searching for basic things like how to turn on the wipers.
Comfort and Technology: 6/10
It is a loaf of bread on wheels, and in rental spec the only cool toys were the power doors and liftgate.
Performance: 5/10
Upon further review childish giggling from mashing the go pedal with eco off does not warrent a higher performance rating.
With “Eco” selected I was able to get 20 miles or so to the gallon. With “Eco” off it was actually fun to drive, sadly I was commuting so “Eco” stayed on.
Value: -3/10
No way would I buy this thing over a Sienna or Odyssey if I was in the market for a minivan.
Verdict: C
It is a box and holds stuff but damn is it plain.
"Shoop" (shoopdawoop993)
08/22/2017 at 19:43, STARS: 0
“Performance 8/10"
You need automotive thereapy
"Phyrxes once again has a wagon!" (phyrxes)
08/22/2017 at 19:48, STARS: 0
But but it’s the fastest minivan in the world. And true that should be like 5 but meh. Stomping on the gas in it made me giggle, it was the only redeeming thing about driving it.
"LastFirstMI is my name" (donstone13)
08/22/2017 at 20:00, STARS: 0
It’s the best looking minivan. But that’s like when I tell women “I’m the best looking chubby bald over-40 guy”
"Highlander-Datsuns are Forever" (jamesbowland)
08/22/2017 at 20:06, STARS: 0
They aren’t even trying with these any more. I think they are getting phased out.
"Phyrxes once again has a wagon!" (phyrxes)
08/22/2017 at 20:13, STARS: 1
Yeah the new Pacifica is much better and can actually compete with the Odyssey and Sienna.
"Carbon Fiber Sasquatch" (turbopumpkin)
08/22/2017 at 20:30, STARS: 0
Does anyone know if the 5.7 fits in these? I’m honestly surprised that Dodge hasn’t done it yet
"Shoop" (shoopdawoop993)
08/22/2017 at 20:52, STARS: 0
The fastest minivan in the world is probably the Tesla model x
"Steve in Manhattan" (blogenfreude01)
08/22/2017 at 20:57, STARS: 0
Isn’t that thing called the Pacifica now?
And my sister had two of them over 20 years while rearing her kids. There were few, if any problems. Drove the ‘03 while ferrying the kids around - it was fit for the purpose. If I had shit to schlep, I could do a lot worse.
"Phyrxes once again has a wagon!" (phyrxes)
08/22/2017 at 21:08, STARS: 0
Nah the new one is a Pacifica, not sure what model year they are calling it. This is the holdover of the previous generation for primarily fleet usage or something.
They actually tried with the Pacifica.
"Marcus" (mahdigga)
08/22/2017 at 21:48, STARS: 1
Same thing happened to me at enterprise. I promptly drove to another enterprise and switched it out for a Ram 1500.
It was Brand new with 320 miles but I couldnt stand it.
"mazda616" (mazda616)
08/23/2017 at 09:05, STARS: 0
My mother-in-law has a 2012 Chrysler Town & Country and it’s amusing to me how the infotainment and all the buttons in this brand new van are exactly the same as her five-year-old one.
"Turbineguy: Nom de Zoom" (will-alib)
08/23/2017 at 14:04, STARS: 0
Dodge Caravan GT. Dodge. Caravan. GT .
::sigh::
Sorry, I just can’t..
"Phyrxes once again has a wagon!" (phyrxes)
08/23/2017 at 14:37, STARS: 0
I still have no idea what makes it a GT.