2005 Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan Pros and Cons at TrueDelta: Owner Pros and Cons by larryblasingame
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Feature availability
Stow N Go seating, DVD with multiple disc
Cargo capacity
Stow N Go seating allows for a lot of cargo and versatility, able to pull a camper well without lugging down.
Price or payments
Price is reasonable compared to the competition
Rear seat room & comfort
Seating for seven allows us to travel with family members in one vehicle instead of taking two.
Discounts & incentives
Incentives were good and made payments affordable.
Reliability & durability
Engine uses almost 1 quart of oil per 1000 miles. Dodge says this is "normal". Had to switch to synthetic oil to minimize problems. Makes me question long term durability of the engine. Had front end problems early on (tie rod ends, struts and strut mount
Depreciation
Vehicle seems to depreiciate quickly. Does not hold its market value
Brand reputation & image
Web reports/research states that oil consumption problem is not normal and one should worry about long term durability of the engine. Other research shows Daimler-Chrysler has overall quality and safety issues.
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