08 Minivans

[slicknickis3]

Originally Posted by Ctowner

Read a few reviews myself the last few days. All looked pretty good. I've also seen a few blog postings raving about the interior space and storage as well as how well it handles for a large minivan.

What do you think about the new standard Powertrain warranty? I think its great. Has Chrysler always had the lifetime standard?

No, Chrysler just introduced the Lifetime Powertrain warranty maybe 1-2 months ago. Previously they had a 7/70k and before that it was 7/100k for the Powertrain.

[Mark77]

I just read a test about the new minivans. They liked alot about the new Chrysler minivans, but said the interior felt very cheap.

[paul34]

Originally Posted by SpoiledMan

I only have two kids so the swivel seats wouldn't do us much good. It's a neat idea though. I will say that you owe it to yourself to drive an Odyssey before you put down the cash.

No doubt. The Odyssey is unarguably the true King/Queen of minivans. Features and all aside, if any of you have ever driven an Odyssey - you know what I'm talking about. EXCELLENT, classy interior with very good driving dynamics for a minivan. Very classy design elsewhere.

The new T/C is good, a significant improvement on the previous generation - but unfortunately, Dodge still has yet to learn that a Rubbermaid interior, regardless of design, just isn't the best way. Of course, that's my opinion - I know people who actually like the feeling of living in a hard, plastic box .

If you look past the interior, though (which is hard to do - afterall, where do you spend time with the car?), the 08 TC is a solid van.

Regardless, if I was forced to buy a minivan, I'd buy a new Odyssey without thinking about it twice.