I like how he commented on the psychological part getting beyond the minivan Part. We have a hard time getting our Kids in our Highlander in our small garage sometimes!
Just purchased a 2016 Grand Caravan very same color as the one above. Had a new 2006 Town and Country and put 280,000 before head engine went out. Only thing I ever did was an occasional water pump or alternator every 75,000 miles. Transmission was still good at 280,000.
I got a 2015 Grand Caravan new. Did a TON of research on it and others and a big selling point for me was the Stow N Go. LOVE that feature. I use it often. I also prefer the sporty design of the GC. I got the Blacktop package. I stayed away from getting too many bells and whistles. I am 6' 9" and I enjoy driving the GC for long road trips. The interior is not the best buy any means and is outdated but I'm ok with that. I like the overall sporty style and the Stow n Go is amazingly useful. I knew the Pacifica was right around the corner but I NEVER buy a new car the first 2/3 years a new model/generation is introduced. Overall I prefer the Pacifica for it's interior but I prefer the Grand Caravan for it's exterior design. And the van is almost paid off so not looking to start over again with a car note. Bought the lifetime warranty so I'll be driving it for a long while. Glad I purchased it.
Yup stow and go is just such a game changer in terms of practicality if you wanna use the cargo to its full potential. For me, even if other brands like Toyota may be better overall in terms of parts and machine quality that stow and go adds so much value, especially for roads trips, camping and as a utility vehicle.
Agreed. They managed to make such a buttery smooth column shifter, too. Much prefer it... though the gated one they use is still preferable to the dial/buttons.
Thirsty Fox Yeah I miss the Column shifter. I hear they were smooth. Like the Chrysler Aspen Column shifter should have at least went on to the 2008-2010 Dodge Grand Caravan/Town and Country. It’s probably because of the stupid manual shifting - + they wanted to put.
Good stuff guys! My 14 Grand Caravan w/126,000 miles (bought w/45,000) has been great. Other than a few minor problems it's been very dependable. It's funny how "disrespected" these things are. Considered dated, bland, soccer mom rides, etc., they're the butt of many jokes. When I was in high school, if you had a vehicle with almost 300 hp, disc brakes, good stereo, 6 spd tranny; you had a hot car! Like Wranglers, they should keep pumping em out without messing with them. They're kind of like the last of the "old school" breed. That appeals to me and why I'd choose one over the "gimmicky" Pacificas and Voyagers.
I like the Dodge Grand Caravan as well! It’s nice and the Pacifica as well but I go the Dodge Grand Caravan I have one in real life I have had it for a year no problems at all nice van!
I wish they had AWD... Or an off road van.....I own a 2006 grand caravan ,still runs great.... For me it's a work vehicle but also use it as a camper for hunting & fishing.....
When I'm on McDonald's Pemberton I saw a Chrysler Pacifica it has electric mode I cannot hear the sound I can always hear the starting mode but it's too little me to hear that
I prefer the classic squared look of the Grand Caravan. The Pacifica is very nice, my neighbor just bought a new 2023 Pacifica Pinnacle, for $55,000.00! They traded their 2018 Cadillac Escalade for the Pacific, and like it much better than the Cadillac.
I bought mine brand new in 2019 SXT premium plus. A fantastic van, seats 7, seats are all stow n go, has a DVD player, heated seats, remote starter, leather seats. Etc. There’s soo much it offers for the price that no other van offers. Honestly Honda and Toyota are overly hyped and priced.
Oasfpoji Well, I think you are mistaking the fact that dodge sells it’s Vans not just where you live. I live in Canada and I have a Dodge Grand Caravan 2019 - SXT PREMIUM PLUS.
Made in Canada matters. I did a lot of research. As a family always "Best-Bang for the Buck" is in the back of my mind. Honda, Toyota, Hyundai/Kia. Not worth the extra money. Your not just paying extra, your paying interest on the extra. Unless you walk into a dealership with 40K + cash in your pocket. your paying interest. All imports rust.All imports get stained by kids. Import parts and labour is more expensive, because your showing your mechanic you are willing to pay more. A -ha. Chrysler Caravans made in Windsor-Ontario-Canada, are fantastic people-tires-tools-plywood-groceries-friend moving day-day at the beach-cottage-vacations to USA-extended family-even ...even...compost(wife almost left me-(1 full day to steam and clean later). Building and selling 30 Years going. Number 1 selling mini-van Hundreds of Thousands can't be wrong. Canada CVP off the lot 22K all in beat that.5 years no issues.10 on my previous even sold it off for $600 he took it for the engine??? For the money will the Honda last 20 years, if it does, do your really want it to last 20 years....for stains...odours...fit...and repairs.Do the math over 20 years of repairs..$$$$$$ Remember repairs over the lifetime of a vehicle will always be more expensive than a replacement. Best Bang for the Buck....Hummmm research and you decide. Homework is yours.Don't be lazy! Or.......... Repeat after me......"Why didn't i get one sooner". Dodge Caravan ....Duuuu. LOL! Kids are getting to me..
I bought a 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan R/T 3.6L i got all the bells and whistle on my van with discount rebates i got my new van around for $28,000 plus taxs the deal was too good to let it pass by me do 2years later i am still in love with my dodge. Toyota and honda there over price vehicles models are starting at 31k for a Base models.
@2013 Dodge Grand Caravan Yes, the reason in the Caravans in the rental and commercial fleets are normally sold off just after warrenty, that's 65,000klms. The lot are full of them, that's why the Caravan has poor trade in value!
@2013 Dodge Grand Caravan That works only if you do All the repairs yourself, and you are very lucky to be able to get that mileage. These issues are known facts with the Caravan. The car lots are full off 5 year old vehicles, for good reason, cant find reliable repair shops, and when you do, you cant afford them. This is the norm.
I recently went shopping for new minivan , and looked at the Sedona and Grand Caravan. The Grand Caravan was $45.000CDN and the Sedona was $34.000CDN with comparable features. The Caravan was knocked down to $35.000CDN for year end incentives. It did not take much reaserch to end up buying the KIA. I wonder if Chrysler was able to overcome the transmission issues related to Dodge Caravan ?
I bought a '16 Grand Caravan SXT premium plus for 44k plus tax. I love everything about it, the engine is smooth and powerful, great on fuel and dependable. The kids have a DVD player for long (or short) trips to keep them entertained. It's white with the granite alloy wheels which looks really good lol I've put 36,000kms on it so far with zero issues.
2015 Grand Caravan and got it with al the features I wanted/needed minus a compass(I didn't want to spend the extra just for a digital compass). I love it. I enjoy driving it, especially on long trips and glad I made the purchase. The new Pacifica, while nice, I don't think I like the design that much. But the interior is very nice. Loving the sporty look of the GC, for a minivan it looks clean, simple, nice, IMO.
@2013 Dodge Grand Caravan Who allowed a Dodge Grand Caravan access to TH-cam and permission to post comments? To be fair, it's on a Grand Caravan video so I'm OK with it.
I have a 2017 Chrysler Pacifica with 110 thousand miles and it already has Camshaft sensor problems, the bad thing that the mechanics can't fix it because it has so many senors and they need sophisticated equipment I went to the dealer and they gave me an appointment for 15 days because they are full 🤦♂️ I recommend the Dodge grand caravan, the parts are easily found, they don't have as many sensors and the mechanics fix it easily. 👍
The Pacifica and the Caravan both aren’t going anywhere anytime soon. In fact the Pacifica is just a rebranding of the Chrysler Town and Country. It’s the same vehicle, just upscaled. The question is if they’re going to keep the 3 options they have now or if they’re gonna drop one.
I bought a new 2015 Grand Caravan and love it except for the horrible gas mileage and I’m a slow driver. No major problems after 3 years. Only problem was a window regulator.
How big is the rear cargo area on the Grand Caravan with all the seats stowed? can you fit a 4'x8' foot piece of plywood in the back when all the seats are stowed?
Yes, absolutely. My 2011 GC right now has ten sheets of 4x8ft. insulation board in it with rear gate closed, just back from Lowe's. Operating the Stow and Go seats is fast and a snap.
Between Pacifica and Grand Caravan, which of the two has more space for a family with 6 people traveling, carrying suitcases and with the seat of 1 seat in the third row (there are 2+1 in the third row) retracted ???
The Pacifica needs the gear - / gear + buttons on the steering wheel like RAM trucks. Not being able to manually shift the transmission is a deal breaker. I'll stick with the GC.
Pacifica is 50,000? Where's the built in video? Is there a rear heat and air? Are the rear seats push button sto and go? Are the engines similar horsepower? Looks like the Pacifica is just dressier, not more of anything else.
If I spent $60,000 on a Pacifica, and it only lasted 20,000 miles is several here in the Detroit area before the transmission is having issues, mostly because they put a 9 speed transmission in that doesn't have enough clutch plates to actually do the job. I'd be really tempted to Ram it up the company presidents ass. Put a 4-speed transmission with an Overdrive. The 3.6 is more than capable of getting the same fuel mileage regardless of which of those two Transmissions is in it.
Whan you want a van... You want a work horse not a swan. The caravan does the job and the town and country was the step up... A decent step up. Pacifica is design more as a shuttle with commercial applications hense the luxury feel. I still can't get over the fact that they let the gear shift melt into an electronic knob. Totally wrong.
I had a similar issue with my 2005 Grand Caravan SXT and it's replacement, a 2012 GC R/T. The 2005 SXT seats were cloth and Very comfortable. I did many 2000 + mile trips with nary an issue. The 2012 R/T had leather and was uncomfortable after 2 hours of driving. I traded the R/T for a 2017 Pacifica Limited and I'm back with comfortable seats again.
I drive both iterations for work every day, I actually prefer the 2015.. It's not trying to pretend it's not a minivan, now the Pacifica is nice but the grand caravan just fits me better!
The Grand Caravan is the better van, they should have just kept building the Town and country which was the same van just more fancier options. The Pacifica is ugly. The Grand caravan is so versatile even if you don't have a family . I love mine . With stow and ago seats I can easily haul my historic displays, music equipment when I am gigging. Haul trays of bread for the VFW. and can open the floor up and bingo have seats again to haul people when needed with out having to lift and pull out seats like you do with the Honda,toyota, kia vans. Many are used as taxis, corporate vehicles ,delivery etc. even the U.S. Postal service has some. The ride is better than most cars on the market today. I am 6ft 2 tall and 250 1bs and ride very comfortably in the Grand Caravan have owned a 1993.2008, and currently a 2013. I say you cant go wrong with one. The only minivan I like. Didn't like the 1996-07 caravans though hated that egg shape.
@oldschoolbbass | My favorite Dodge Grand Caravan is the 1987 thru 1990 1st. gen, always liked its styling and durability. Ridden in one with the 3 Litre V-6, 3spd. auto with 230 000miles and used as an ex. newspaper delivery truck.
All the light's on the dash all went on, and the wind shield wipers, in my 2014 Town and Country van. Drove me crazy, still can't find the reason. Do you have any tips??? Any video's you recommend?
i got the 2010 dodge caravan with the 3.3 engine and 4 speed auto lots of room for techs to work on the engine and simple transmission only problem BRAKES very bad!!!!!!!!!!!!! 2013 FCA finally updated the brakes all round with bigger rotors and 2 piston calipers !!!! Also updated Engine with 270 HP ( Very tight Engine Bay ) hard to change plugs !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Who would Spend $60k on a Minivan ??????????????? Would get a F150 for that price !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@@Slacksfifth Guess not ! Mine`s a reliable `93---all original powertrain, radiator, alt, a/c compressor, etc...Power windows, locks, mirrors & driver`s seat still work fine. Everyone on the assembly line must have gotten laid the night before they put my 'Jeny' together, LOL !!!
@@blusnuby2 Wow! that's great man. I take it that your caravan is the 2nd gen(91'-95). Also have the 5th gen(18') brought brand new. The interesting thing about the 5th gen is that it ''mimics'' styling cues from the 2nd gen caravan. How many miles are on your caravan?
@@Slacksfifth Yep, Jeny`s a second generation Grand Caravan with 95k original miles. I know what you`re thinking, but i have talked with 2 people whose Grand Caravans went to 300k or more miles, also trouble free, before they got rid of them. Although i don`t believe in 'riding my equipment hard & putting it up wet,' the first 50k on her were HARD miles, encompassing hauling TONS of items from homes to storage facilities, several times over, while also criss-crossing the country in between. She has never let me down. But i maintain her the Old School Way: by the book. Jeny is also RUST FREE & garage kept. Good Luck with your GT Caravan !
Sophisticated, nice looking, modern, better driving, pretty, more features. vs Same practicality and uglier with basically the same platform. WHICH ONE IS YOUR STYLE? Are you willing to pay more? The Grand Caravan is the ONLY UBER Value package van, with a powerful V6 (the same one that powers the more powerful full size RAM Promaster) that more people can afford and therefore it has staying power. Having said that, it is NOT sophisticated and feels cheap when compared to the Pacifica, Toyota's Sienna, Honda Odyssey or the Korean Offerings.
It's not arrival they're the same car.... Do you not realize that they brought back the Pacifica with the same body style that the original Dodge caravan was and that's why that they replaced the Dodge caravan in Town & country with the new body style for the Pacifica for the same car the same company same platform they're not rivals at all do your research better
Now if they kept the old Swivel N' Go chairs as an option and the Table and satellite T.V option, it would've been -WAAAYY- better than the Pacifica (not way better, but more like a budget limo lol)
I prefer a 2017 Chrysler Pacifica as my future van. 3 Reasons: 1) A very luxury, reliable and affordable van that gets me around where I want/need to be. 2) I can carry many passengers and carry a lot of stuff with me. 3) Really decent on gas and better mileage. I recommend anyone who wants to buy a brand new 2017 Chrysler Pacifica as their van. Your future van is waiting for you. Don’t do nothing, get your van today right now.
I agree but the problem for me is NEVER buy a first or even second year run of a new car/model. Let them iron out the bugs first if possible, of which they have already had some but that's with cars in general I know. I Personally I prefer the overall design of the Caravan but I do like the interior design of the Pacifica more.
Kia is really out-dated, and not great for long lasting either. Pacifica is getting 5 out of 5 stars everywhere, getting awards all years. Kia got none.
I looked at the Kia but being 6' 9", it just didn't have the room for me. And I am not a fan of the Honda's overall look/style. And the Sto N Go is a Amazingly convenient/nice feature that I use often. It is a huge reason of why I went with Dodge/Chrysler.
I had to get the Dodge Caravan because it was affordable, designed for what it can do, and is very simple.
I like how he commented on the psychological part getting beyond the minivan Part.
We have a hard time getting our Kids in our Highlander in our small garage sometimes!
Just purchased a 2016 Grand Caravan very same color as the one above. Had a new 2006 Town and Country and put 280,000 before head engine went out. Only thing I ever did was an occasional water pump or alternator every 75,000 miles. Transmission was still good at 280,000.
This car/van can be a classic, its been on roads in many numbers and for years its going to be memorable car.
I got a 2015 Grand Caravan new. Did a TON of research on it and others and a big selling point for me was the Stow N Go. LOVE that feature. I use it often. I also prefer the sporty design of the GC. I got the Blacktop package. I stayed away from getting too many bells and whistles. I am 6' 9" and I enjoy driving the GC for long road trips. The interior is not the best buy any means and is outdated but I'm ok with that. I like the overall sporty style and the Stow n Go is amazingly useful. I knew the Pacifica was right around the corner but I NEVER buy a new car the first 2/3 years a new model/generation is introduced.
Overall I prefer the Pacifica for it's interior but I prefer the Grand Caravan for it's exterior design. And the van is almost paid off so not looking to start over again with a car note. Bought the lifetime warranty so I'll be driving it for a long while. Glad I purchased it.
how long and wide is the rear area with all the seats stowed? can you fit a 4' x 8' piece of plywood in it?
777dingo Not sure the exact measurements but yes you can fit a sheet of plywood in the back with all the seats folded down.
Yup stow and go is just such a game changer in terms of practicality if you wanna use the cargo to its full potential. For me, even if other brands like Toyota may be better overall in terms of parts and machine quality that stow and go adds so much value, especially for roads trips, camping and as a utility vehicle.
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They should’ve kept the column shifter on the Dodge Grand Caravan. Would have been nice to have that design again.
Agreed. They managed to make such a buttery smooth column shifter, too. Much prefer it... though the gated one they use is still preferable to the dial/buttons.
Thirsty Fox
Yeah I miss the Column shifter. I hear they were smooth. Like the Chrysler Aspen Column shifter should have at least went on to the 2008-2010 Dodge Grand Caravan/Town and Country. It’s probably because of the stupid manual shifting - + they wanted to put.
What is not mentioned is the Dodge Grand Caravan to date is the most popular conversion vans for wheelchairs which keeps it relevant.
Good stuff guys! My 14 Grand Caravan w/126,000 miles (bought w/45,000) has been great. Other than a few minor problems it's been very dependable. It's funny how "disrespected" these things are. Considered dated, bland, soccer mom rides, etc., they're the butt of many jokes. When I was in high school, if you had a vehicle with almost 300 hp, disc brakes, good stereo, 6 spd tranny; you had a hot car! Like Wranglers, they should keep pumping em out without messing with them. They're kind of like the last of the "old school" breed. That appeals to me and why I'd choose one over the "gimmicky" Pacificas and Voyagers.
I'm in love with the Grand Caravan!!😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍
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Imagine they still used the column shifter too? It would have been perfect!
Gran caravan 2000 and 2010 😍 gran caravan 2011 and 2018 ❌❌❌❌ guacala.
I like the Dodge Grand Caravan as well! It’s nice and the Pacifica as well but I go the Dodge Grand Caravan I have one in real life I have had it for a year no problems at all nice van!
I wish they had AWD... Or an off road van.....I own a 2006 grand caravan ,still runs great.... For me it's a work vehicle but also use it as a camper for hunting & fishing.....
Ths 21 pacifica offers all wheel drive.
La 2006 sale MUI buena..la tengo ya más de diez años y con 275 millage y aún jala y económica además Dodge Grand Caravan
Love Grand Caravan Limited Edition -193,000 miles and no major repairs
You are very lucky, as the trans usually give problems just out of warrenty, 65,000klms !
202,000 miles no issues
I did change tranny filter and fluid at 100,000 and its time to do it again .
They should continue the tradition with them sharing the smae body style.
When I saw a Chrysler Pacifica it was white on Pemberton McDonald it's so quiet I cannot even hear the sound on outside the Chrysler Pacifica
They should have compared the Dodge in a beautiful wine red color with the Pacifica in the boring silver color. Which van looks better than?
My dad booked Chrysler Pacifica for our trip from LA to Seattle on July with an overnight stop in Oregon. Excited to see scenic view
How was it ?
it replaced the Town & Country not the Caravan
When I'm on McDonald's Pemberton I saw a Chrysler Pacifica it has electric mode I cannot hear the sound I can always hear the starting mode but it's too little me to hear that
I prefer the classic squared look of the Grand Caravan. The Pacifica is very nice, my neighbor just bought a new 2023 Pacifica Pinnacle, for $55,000.00! They traded their 2018 Cadillac Escalade for the Pacific, and like it much better than the Cadillac.
I bought mine brand new in 2019 SXT premium plus. A fantastic van, seats 7, seats are all stow n go, has a DVD player, heated seats, remote starter, leather seats. Etc. There’s soo much it offers for the price that no other van offers. Honestly Honda and Toyota are overly hyped and priced.
No such thing as an SXT Premium Plus
nahyan86 The Dodge Grand Caravan is sold in three trim levels: SE, SE Plus and SXT.
Oasfpoji There’s SXT, SE PLUS, SXT PLUS, SXT PREMIUM PLUS, CREW, 35th anniversary addition and GT.
nahyan86 No... Those are older years... the 2019 doesn’t even have a GT or an RT or Crew trim level.... dodge does too many changes to their cars
Oasfpoji Well, I think you are mistaking the fact that dodge sells it’s Vans not just where you live. I live in Canada and I have a Dodge Grand Caravan 2019 - SXT PREMIUM PLUS.
Made in Canada matters. I did a lot of research. As a family always "Best-Bang for the Buck" is in the back of my mind. Honda, Toyota, Hyundai/Kia. Not worth the extra money. Your not just paying extra, your paying interest on the extra. Unless you walk into a dealership with 40K + cash in your pocket. your paying interest.
All imports rust.All imports get stained by kids. Import parts and labour is more expensive, because your showing your mechanic you are willing to pay more. A -ha.
Chrysler Caravans made in Windsor-Ontario-Canada, are fantastic people-tires-tools-plywood-groceries-friend moving day-day at the beach-cottage-vacations to USA-extended family-even ...even...compost(wife almost left me-(1 full day to steam and clean later).
Building and selling 30 Years going. Number 1 selling mini-van Hundreds of Thousands can't be wrong.
Canada CVP off the lot 22K all in beat that.5 years no issues.10 on my previous even sold it off for $600 he took it for the engine???
For the money will the Honda last 20 years, if it does, do your really want it to last 20 years....for stains...odours...fit...and repairs.Do the math over 20 years of repairs..$$$$$$
Remember repairs over the lifetime of a vehicle will always be more expensive than a replacement.
Best Bang for the Buck....Hummmm research and you decide. Homework is yours.Don't be lazy!
Or..........
Repeat after me......"Why didn't i get one sooner".
Dodge Caravan ....Duuuu. LOL! Kids are getting to me..
No compost !
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Which was is roomier when seats are removed? Looking to convert one into a minicampervan.
I want the Chrysler Grand Caravan because it was so cool he has electric mode
I bought a 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan R/T 3.6L i got all the bells and whistle on my van with discount rebates i got my new van around for $28,000 plus taxs the deal was too good to let it pass by me do 2years later i am still in love with my dodge. Toyota and honda there over price vehicles models are starting at 31k for a Base models.
Toyotas and Hondas don't fall apart and become junk after 3-4 years of driving.
@@NaveenKumar-oj7xh dont make me laugh! Maintained cars dont fall apart no matter the brand
You cant compare Asian quality with North American, that's been proven since the 80,s
@2013 Dodge Grand Caravan Yes, the reason in the Caravans in the rental and commercial fleets are normally sold off just after warrenty, that's 65,000klms. The lot are full of them, that's why the Caravan has poor trade in value!
@2013 Dodge Grand Caravan That works only if you do All the repairs yourself, and you are very lucky to be able to get that mileage. These issues are known facts with the Caravan. The car lots are full off 5 year old vehicles, for good reason, cant find reliable repair shops, and when you do, you cant afford them. This is the norm.
The Grand Caravan GT is the 1 for me
I recently went shopping for new minivan , and looked at the Sedona and Grand Caravan. The Grand Caravan was $45.000CDN and the Sedona was $34.000CDN with comparable features. The Caravan was knocked down to $35.000CDN for year end incentives. It did not take much reaserch to end up buying the KIA. I wonder if Chrysler was able to overcome the transmission issues related to Dodge Caravan ?
@CJ Wilemon I can tell you make good choices 🤣
Had the 2014 caravan now got the 2017 Pacific and only paid 28 thousand but both vans are great
Hey Brian does the Caravan have more cargo space than the Pacifica ?
I bought a '16 Grand Caravan SXT premium plus for 44k plus tax. I love everything about it, the engine is smooth and powerful, great on fuel and dependable. The kids have a DVD player for long (or short) trips to keep them entertained. It's white with the granite alloy wheels which looks really good lol I've put 36,000kms on it so far with zero issues.
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2015 Grand Caravan and got it with al the features I wanted/needed minus a compass(I didn't want to spend the extra just for a digital compass). I love it. I enjoy driving it, especially on long trips and glad I made the purchase.
The new Pacifica, while nice, I don't think I like the design that much. But the interior is very nice. Loving the sporty look of the GC, for a minivan it looks clean, simple, nice, IMO.
Who use kilometers I use miles
@2013 Dodge Grand Caravan Who allowed a Dodge Grand Caravan access to TH-cam and permission to post comments?
To be fair, it's on a Grand Caravan video so I'm OK with it.
How's the van now?
The reason why the GMC Acadia is bulky is because the GMC Acadia is a full-size crossover SUV. GM Lambda platform trucks are big full-size crossovers.
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I have a 2017 Chrysler Pacifica with 110 thousand miles and it already has Camshaft sensor problems, the bad thing that the mechanics can't fix it because it has so many senors and they need sophisticated equipment I went to the dealer and they gave me an appointment for 15 days because they are full 🤦♂️
I recommend the Dodge grand caravan, the parts are easily found, they don't have as many sensors and the mechanics fix it easily. 👍
Keep rear bench seats makes life easier
I LOVE the Grand Caravan.❤️❤️🥰
You should buy one I have a 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan it’s so nice and it’s not expensive!
The Pacifica and the Caravan both aren’t going anywhere anytime soon. In fact the Pacifica is just a rebranding of the Chrysler Town and Country. It’s the same vehicle, just upscaled. The question is if they’re going to keep the 3 options they have now or if they’re gonna drop one.
I bought a new 2015 Grand Caravan and love it except for the horrible gas mileage and I’m a slow driver. No major problems after 3 years. Only problem was a window regulator.
I've found using the econo button helps especially in city driving or cruising on the highway at or slightly above the speed limit.
I don’t understand your trouble, the 3.6 Pentastar have a VERY Good gas mileage…
Toyota & Honda is on the top of this category of vehicles, but the Chrysler/Dodge will always be numero UNO for me. #MiniVANmurrica✊
Toyota interior is very cheap plastic compare to Pacifica!
@@manuelkorivu3966 I prefer the Sienna overall due to the AWD, as well as its reliability. The Caravan is mostly due to nostalgia.
How big is the rear cargo area on the Grand Caravan with all the seats stowed? can you fit a 4'x8' foot piece of plywood in the back when all the seats are stowed?
Yes, absolutely. My 2011 GC right now has ten sheets of 4x8ft. insulation board in it with rear gate closed, just back from Lowe's. Operating the Stow and Go seats is fast and a snap.
Between Pacifica and Grand Caravan, which of the two has more space for a family with 6 people traveling, carrying suitcases and with the seat of 1 seat in the third row (there are 2+1 in the third row) retracted ???
The same, Pacifica is a luxe grand caravan
The Pacifica needs the gear - / gear + buttons on the steering wheel like RAM trucks. Not being able to manually shift the transmission is a deal breaker. I'll stick with the GC.
Paddle Shifters? Yes please.
My Mom Used to have a dodge grand caravan now she has a gmc terrain
Pacifica is 50,000? Where's the built in video? Is there a rear heat and air? Are the rear seats push button sto and go? Are the engines similar horsepower? Looks like the Pacifica is just dressier, not more of anything else.
50 grand for the Pacifica, bought a brand new caravan CVP for 19 thousand dollars.
If I spent $60,000 on a Pacifica, and it only lasted 20,000 miles is several here in the Detroit area before the transmission is having issues, mostly because they put a 9 speed transmission in that doesn't have enough clutch plates to actually do the job. I'd be really tempted to Ram it up the company presidents ass. Put a 4-speed transmission with an Overdrive. The 3.6 is more than capable of getting the same fuel mileage regardless of which of those two Transmissions is in it.
How long will they build the Pacifica?
I like the style of the grand caravan as the pacifica is ugly. The Grand caravan was around for 36 yrs which is one hell of a run.
Caravan has a truck like suspension, stiffer than Toyota Sienna.
I like how both of these cars are made of the same company.
Where should I go or Check (web pages or links) to buy a minivan 2004 to 2010 minivan?
Where should I go or Check (web pages or links) to buy a minivan 2004 to 2010 minivan?
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I would watch it, but the "ahm" before every sentence drives me insane.
All new minivans are very high prices for me still the caravan a good van
I love them both but I like the caravan the best. Still, I have to admit the Pacifica looks good in red. I hope I can get one of these someday.
2017 Dodge Grand Caravan?
Whan you want a van... You want a work horse not a swan. The caravan does the job and the town and country was the step up... A decent step up. Pacifica is design more as a shuttle with commercial applications hense the luxury feel. I still can't get over the fact that they let the gear shift melt into an electronic knob. Totally wrong.
I just bought this grand caravan what do you mean they are planning to scrap it in the near future.
Calypso Eros its amazing how u know all the details about the different models! Thanks for sharing
The dodge grand caravan is now called chrysler grand caravan. It has the Pacifica body now. They also increased the base price.
I had town and country since 1998 and the 2012 and Up. seat are not as confortable as the 2006 and older models.
I had a similar issue with my 2005 Grand Caravan SXT and it's replacement, a 2012 GC R/T. The 2005 SXT seats were cloth and Very comfortable. I did many 2000 + mile trips with nary an issue. The 2012 R/T had leather and was uncomfortable after 2 hours of driving.
I traded the R/T for a 2017 Pacifica Limited and I'm back with comfortable seats again.
That's the most fastest minivan but faster than Caravan but faster than the KIA Carnival
I drive both iterations for work every day, I actually prefer the 2015.. It's not trying to pretend it's not a minivan, now the Pacifica is nice but the grand caravan just fits me better!
The Grand Caravan is the better van, they should have just kept building the Town and country which was the same van just more fancier options. The Pacifica is ugly. The Grand caravan is so versatile even if you don't have a family . I love mine . With stow and ago seats I can easily haul my historic displays, music equipment when I am gigging. Haul trays of bread for the VFW. and can open the floor up and bingo have seats again to haul people when needed with out having to lift and pull out seats like you do with the Honda,toyota, kia vans. Many are used as taxis, corporate vehicles ,delivery etc. even the U.S. Postal service has some. The ride is better than most cars on the market today. I am 6ft 2 tall and 250 1bs and ride very comfortably in the Grand Caravan have owned a 1993.2008, and currently a 2013. I say you cant go wrong with one. The only minivan I like. Didn't like the 1996-07 caravans though hated that egg shape.
oldschoolbbass Why doesn't anyone believe this
@oldschoolbbass | My favorite Dodge Grand Caravan is the 1987 thru 1990 1st. gen, always liked its styling and durability. Ridden in one with the 3 Litre V-6, 3spd. auto with 230 000miles and used as an ex. newspaper delivery truck.
the Pacifica is a lot safer, so is the better choice
Could have at least done the T&C
how are they rivals if they're under the same company
Aren't they competing in the same segment?
DODGE!!
Pacifica: Top Safety Pick+
Grand Caravan: Poor On Small Overlap
Almost anything designed before the small overlap test was introduced did poorly on it
samin90 True, true
The Pacific and the Grand Caravan are Basically Brothers.
All the light's on the dash all went on, and the wind shield wipers, in my 2014 Town and Country van. Drove me crazy, still can't find the reason. Do you have any tips??? Any video's you recommend?
i got the 2010 dodge caravan with the 3.3 engine and 4 speed auto
lots of room for techs to work on the engine and simple transmission only problem BRAKES very bad!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2013 FCA finally updated the brakes all round with bigger rotors and 2 piston calipers !!!!
Also updated Engine with 270 HP ( Very tight Engine Bay )
hard to change plugs !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Who would Spend $60k on a Minivan ???????????????
Would get a F150 for that price !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Yep, Dodge/Chrysler were always known for their anemic brake system. Glad to hear they finally got their act together with that.
@@blusnuby2 Chrysler/Dodge didn't believe that anyone needed to stop their cars. lo. Proud GT caravan owner .
@@Slacksfifth Guess not ! Mine`s a reliable `93---all original powertrain, radiator, alt, a/c compressor, etc...Power windows, locks, mirrors & driver`s seat still work fine. Everyone on the assembly line must have gotten laid the night before they put my 'Jeny' together, LOL !!!
@@blusnuby2 Wow! that's great man. I take it that your caravan is the 2nd gen(91'-95). Also have the 5th gen(18') brought brand new. The interesting thing about the 5th gen is that it ''mimics'' styling cues from the 2nd gen caravan. How many miles are on your caravan?
@@Slacksfifth Yep, Jeny`s a second generation Grand Caravan with 95k original miles. I know what you`re thinking, but i have talked with 2 people whose Grand Caravans went to 300k or more miles, also trouble free, before they got rid of them. Although i don`t believe in 'riding my equipment hard & putting it up wet,' the first 50k on her were HARD miles, encompassing hauling TONS of items from homes to storage facilities, several times over, while also criss-crossing the country in between. She has never let me down. But i maintain her the Old School Way: by the book. Jeny is also RUST FREE & garage kept. Good Luck with your GT Caravan !
Too bad they stopped selling the Grand Caravan in The USA!
Sophisticated, nice looking, modern, better driving, pretty, more features.
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Same practicality and uglier with basically the same platform.
WHICH ONE IS YOUR STYLE? Are you willing to pay more?
The Grand Caravan is the ONLY UBER Value package van, with a powerful V6 (the same one that powers the more powerful full size RAM Promaster) that more people can afford and therefore it has staying power. Having said that, it is NOT sophisticated and feels cheap when compared to the Pacifica, Toyota's Sienna, Honda Odyssey or the Korean Offerings.
basically just a review for the pacifica
Not necessarily so.
It's not arrival they're the same car.... Do you not realize that they brought back the Pacifica with the same body style that the original Dodge caravan was and that's why that they replaced the Dodge caravan in Town & country with the new body style for the Pacifica for the same car the same company same platform they're not rivals at all do your research better
50 grand for a minivan ehhhhh not really fealing it I have to go with the Dodge Grand Caravan
Now if they kept the old Swivel N' Go chairs as an option and the Table and satellite T.V option, it would've been -WAAAYY- better than the Pacifica (not way better, but more like a budget limo lol)
both made in Canada by proud Europeans.
Dodge caravna for the dad
Chrysler pacifica for the mom
I prefer a 2017 Chrysler Pacifica as my future van. 3 Reasons: 1) A very luxury, reliable and affordable van that gets me around where I want/need to be. 2) I can carry many passengers and carry a lot of stuff with me. 3) Really decent on gas and better mileage. I recommend anyone who wants to buy a brand new 2017 Chrysler Pacifica as their van. Your future van is waiting for you. Don’t do nothing, get your van today right now.
I agree but the problem for me is NEVER buy a first or even second year run of a new car/model. Let them iron out the bugs first if possible, of which they have already had some but that's with cars in general I know. I Personally I prefer the overall design of the Caravan but I do like the interior design of the Pacifica more.
looks like Opel Zafira
Dodge caravan is now dead 💀 RiP great van built for many years dodge is stupid for doing that that was the best selling van
The pacifica should have been the new grand caravan, what a dumb move by FCA
The grand caravan looks way nicer. The Pacifica looks like a piece of melted plasticine that was shaped with a hairdryer.
Ha gotti
what a terrible review
IDK why anyone would purchase the Pacifica when the Kia Sedona and Honda Odyssey exist
stow n' go is a very good invention
Kia is really out-dated, and not great for long lasting either. Pacifica is getting 5 out of 5 stars everywhere, getting awards all years. Kia got none.
Pacifica is top safety pick+
Russell Robinson Idk why anyone would purchase the Sedona and Odyssey when the Pacifica exists... :/
I looked at the Kia but being 6' 9", it just didn't have the room for me. And I am not a fan of the Honda's overall look/style. And the Sto N Go is a Amazingly convenient/nice feature that I use often. It is a huge reason of why I went with Dodge/Chrysler.
Chrysler and Dodge are owned by Fiat Chrysler automobiles
This is true.
Big mistake by Chrysler and Dodge!
Town and country is better grand caravan is cheap and it sucks
Town and country and GC are the same the TC is just more luxurious
Pacifica is better
The caravan and tnc are classics,I don’t know why they replaced with the stupid Pacifica 😢😢😢😢😢