As a caveat, Vanna has got us where we need to go. And she has successfully entertained our kids by way of her DVD player, but overall, she has sorely disappointed. I will list just a few reasons why you should never by this car (or really any Town and Country .... Unless you really want to ... Then PLEASE buy ours):
- We have had to replace the rack-and-pinion ... TWICE. Most mechanics say cars NEVER have to have that replaced. So having to fix it twice ($600) is like watching Cheech and Chong win dancing with the stars ... It should never happen.
- We have had to replace the window motor ... Twice! (See pic above to see how we used packing tape to secure the window ... Über ghetto). Do you know how embarrassing it is to have to open your door at the drive through at McDonald's to order, let alone be caught ordering at McDonald's at all? Windows should always work, period.
- The tailgate won't lift when it's cold. It's like this car has attitude and when I push the button to open the lift gate, it responds," Meh." And don't you think that 10 degree weather is certainly the time you need your liftgate the most? When you are glove-bearing and Christmas-package laden? Nope. Chrysler doesn't care.
Now for the laundry list:
- Cracking leather seats
- Tail lights that, after 2,000 miles of traveling decide they are done and literally just fall off on the highway.
- 11 mpg in the city, 18 on the highway
- Automatic doors that never close when you want them to but will crush you in a heartbeat if you get in their way.
- Buttons that spontaneously fall of your remote
- A battery that will die at the most inopportune times
Seriously, it's like our car hates us. In fact, I hope she's not reading this ... It make her even more stubborn ...
You've convinced me. Never! On the other hand- we are now on our 5th dodge grand caravan and have LOVED them! The best thing is- if you buy it as a certified used the have a new warranty- UNLIMITED MILES for an unlimited number of years. Covers everything (almost...no brakes, wiper blades, etc.) $150 deductible fixes the windows or lift gate or engine or just about anything. I don't think that they counted on Mormon's and their ability to drive cars into the ground and our "un" need to buy a new car every 5 years ;) Good luck Greg and Hayley- hope that you find a new family member some time soon.
ReplyDeleteWhat's wrong with yours? I really like mine! The DVD player doesn't work but the only thing we've really had to fix on ours was the brakes, which you have to do on every car, and a belt a few months ago. Oh and the side door when I scraped up the side of a brick wall, don't ask. But that was obviously my fault. So sorry that yours hasn't been good.
ReplyDeleteLuckily we will be buying no mini vans of any variety any time soon.
ReplyDeleteyou should buy a minivan Brian- just for the coolness factor ;)
ReplyDeleteWe are stricly Toyota people. Have never owned anything else and we go through vehicles more than an average person. Adam just likes new trucks and suv's I guess. They are the best overall. -Steph-
ReplyDeleteI agree on the Toyotas. Our little Ruthie has been great for us. Plus, if you have to get a mini van, who doesn't want the Toyota Swagger Wagon?
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