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I just bought a very basic 2005 Chrysler Town & Country for the same purpose. They seem to last. I like the simple pushrod engine. My friends has 190000 miles on his. I'm a new fan of Chrysler/Dodge minivans. Mine was $2500.
IMO a Sienna L would be a good choice. According to my salesman they can haul a 4x8 piece of sheet rock/ plywood etc. with the hatch closed. I'm not sure if many mini vans can still do this.
I just bought a very basic 2005 Chrysler Town & Country for the same purpose. They seem to last. I like the simple pushrod engine. My friends has 190000 miles on his. I'm a new fan of Chrysler/Dodge minivans. Mine was $2500.
I had to check twice, but I did see some 400,000+ miles caravans for sale online, with one being 550000 miles used. Are those T&C really that long lasting?
If buying new, Dodge Grand Caravan will have the best price by around $5k. It is the only van besides the Chrysler Pacifica, that has "stow and go" seating - a patented system where all the second and third row seats fold flat into the floor. This creates a lot of room for carrying stuff.
If buying new, Dodge Grand Caravan will have the best price by around $5k. It is the only van besides the Chrysler Pacifica, that has "stow and go" seating - a patented system where all the second and third row seats fold flat into the floor. This creates a lot of room for carrying stuff.
I guess the question is do the stow'n'go come in the stripped down version? I know the rear air/separate temp control isn't in all (ie stripped/cheapest version).
I guess the question is do the stow'n'go come in the stripped down version? I know the rear air/separate temp control isn't in all (ie stripped/cheapest version).
Stow and Go is standard. It's a deal-maker if I'm a van buyer.
IMO a Sienna L would be a good choice. According to my salesman they can haul a 4x8 piece of sheet rock/ plywood etc. with the hatch closed. I'm not sure if many mini vans can still do this.
The Ford Transit Connect is about 5 grand cheaper then the Toyota. If that makes any difference.
The Ford Transit Connect is made in Spain or Turkey. The Toyota is made in the USA. If either of this makes any difference.
My guess is that the Toyota would have a much higher resale or trade-in value later on.
Note: I own two Ford vehicles - both purchased used. Love them. But if I were to purchase anything new I would get the Toyota. Simple economics.
I guess the question is do the stow'n'go come in the stripped down version? I know the rear air/separate temp control isn't in all (ie stripped/cheapest version).
It is possible to get one with stow and go, but many have a bench seat. It takes a little hunting to find one. I wouldn't be surprised if it is much, much cheaper than any other choice.
IMO a Sienna L would be a good choice. According to my salesman they can haul a 4x8 piece of sheet rock/ plywood etc. with the hatch closed. I'm not sure if many mini vans can still do this.
Thanks for all the replies. I was dickering with an out of town Ford dealer on a new 2016 Transit Connect LWB Wagon, but the out-the-door price was still $28K even though it's a 2016 and the "sleeping" area was a little odd even with the seats folded. But the local Ford dealer has an unbelievably pristine 2016 Chrysler Town & Country with 20,000 miles for $21,000 before tax and license. It has all the gadgetry we don't need - but good Lord, the inside with the seats stowed is bigger than most rooms in my house!
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