Update: We Now Have A Dodge Journey

"Bman76 (hates WS6 hoods, is on his phone and has 4 burners now)" (bman76-4) 12/22/2019 at 16:18 • Filed to: None

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I don’t understand why these exist.  Are people’s masculinity really so fragile that they intentionally buy wildly less practical/useful vehicles? The Caravan we had before this had so much more space both in the seats and the trunk.

The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock > Bman76 (hates WS6 hoods, is on his phone and has 4 burners now) 12/22/2019 at 16:26

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They are stupid popular in Canada still, that’ s why they exist .

Boxer_4 > The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock 12/22/2019 at 16:38

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And in the US apparently:

Most of these must be fleet sales at this point, such as Bman76's rental.

Meanwhile, in Canada:

Boxer_4 > Bman76 (hates WS6 hoods, is on his phone and has 4 burners now) 12/22/2019 at 16:46

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I believe this was effectively the replacement for the short wheelbase Caravan, which was discontinued with the introduction of the RT platform vans for the 2008 model year. It also took over some dutie s of the Magnum and original Pacifica to a degree.

Not saying that it makes sense, but that was Chrysler’s justification back in 2008.

Who is the Leader - 404 / Blog No Longer Available > Bman76 (hates WS6 hoods, is on his phone and has 4 burners now) 12/22/2019 at 17:27

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I can’t believe these are still sold new. However, they are really cheap and decently useful without being a minivan.

EDIT: It’ s your new rental. Gotcha.

Under_Score > Bman76 (hates WS6 hoods, is on his phone and has 4 burners now) 12/22/2019 at 17:41

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What an upgrade from the Trans Am in terms of age!  Though it may not be the best car in the world, a family car is a family car. I hope it lasts for the years to come, and I’m glad you found something that works for you! Why not a Highlander, though?

/s

Bman76 (hates WS6 hoods, is on his phone and has 4 burners now) > Under_Score 12/22/2019 at 18:37

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Oh god no I’d be never own one of these things.

Under_Score > Bman76 (hates WS6 hoods, is on his phone and has 4 burners now) 12/22/2019 at 19:35

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Hence the /s

Thisismydisplayname > Boxer_4 12/22/2019 at 19:41

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They also throw a ton of cash or incentives on the hood of these to move them off the lots.  I always see stupid cheap adverts for these, especially leases.  Some people just need transport.  And it’s tough to beat a sub $200 payment for a new car.  

HammerheadFistpunch > Bman76 (hates WS6 hoods, is on his phone and has 4 burners now) 12/22/2019 at 20:04

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my condolences

Boxer_4 > Thisismydisplayname 12/22/2019 at 20:32

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True. Chrysler is basically using this now as their entry level vehicle, taking the place of incentiv ized Neons and Calibers.

Long_Voyager94 > Who is the Leader - 404 / Blog No Longer Available 12/23/2019 at 07:05

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They are a minivan......

They actually took the Caravan’s place as the swb 7 seater!

Long_Voyager94 > Bman76 (hates WS6 hoods, is on his phone and has 4 burners now) 12/23/2019 at 07:06

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As much as I hate denial minivans, the Journey in GT trim is one I could actually consider buying.

not for canada - australian in disguise > The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock 12/23/2019 at 21:24

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Canada is basically the reason why Dodge still exists. We’re even getting the new Voyager as a next gen Grand Caravan because we hate buying any minivan without a badge that says “Caravan”.

What a silly country this is.

oldmxer > Bman76 (hates WS6 hoods, is on his phone and has 4 burners now) 12/23/2019 at 23:21

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everyone that rates vehicles says these are trash, too bad, i’ve always thought they looked like an entry level jeep and i like the idea of having an suv that looks different than all the cookie cutter offerings out there, but alas i will have to defer to the majority

winterlegacy, here 'till the end > Bman76 (hates WS6 hoods, is on his phone and has 4 burners now) 12/24/2019 at 00:30

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The Dodge Journey is well on its way to becoming the 21st century’s equivalent of the Volkswagen Beetle - sometimes it changes, but it’s one of the cheapest forms of transport you can get, parts are literally everywhere, and it’s overstayed its welcome yet it still sells.