Topic: Used Vehicle Review: Dodge Grand Caravan, 2008'2013

[bombastic]

Spec 5 Worked out to about a $100 difference per month I think for me when I bought mine - probably a bit more if I would have cared enough for the GC to bother haggling.
Hmm, is it for the similar model, finance or lease, for how long? Obviously 100$ that you mention says nothing.

[Threader]

Own a 2012 Dodge GC base model Canadian Value Edition since Feb 2012. Bought new for $18000 no transport fee + taxes.

Added Full set Husky All weather car mats and swapped in matching 2011 middle row Stow-N-Go captains chairs for the oem Bench.

Video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DFtQ5Yd5efI 

I have kept fuel logs (smart phone app) since new. Best 8.43 Worst 12.59 and average 10.42 L /100kms. with 18,000kms so far.

No major problems to report but I have developed a front end squeak/groan noise when braking in low speed (traffic) situations. Waiting for something more serious to go wrong before going to dealer.

Initially started using the ECON button but after a month of experiencing hard shifts I have stopped using it and have not noticed any difference in fuel economy. I definately drive this van smoothly and coast to stops as much as possible and rarely floor it. Long trips to P.E.I. and Delaware fully packed with 4-5 people with baggages have been great.

Compared to driving my 435hp STI my van is a fuel miser 

No brake problems to report yet.

[Spec5]

Spec5, Same with Honda Odissey. Tranny issues as well. Isn't it?

I read that somewhere - though not nearly on the same scale as previous generations of Caravan.

[bridgecity]

Spec5, Same with Honda Odissey. Tranny issues as well. Isn't it?

I read that somewhere - though not nearly on the same scale as previous generations of Caravan.

Up to about '03-'04 trannies were weak.