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2008 Dodge Grand Caravan
Dodge Grand Caravan impresses with ride quality, handling and features.
Carlsbad, California - It’s not easy to keep children contentedly entertained on long trips.
As evidenced by two little monsters behind me on a recent plane ride, it can take only minutes before boredom sets in and results in bickering, shouting and kicking of seats.Any much more of that abuse, and I’d have happily departed, mid-flight.

It’s a simple concept, really–keep them entertained, comfortable and happy, and the trip will go smoothly.

Not that I was much better. We didn’t do any flying when I was little, but the old Dodge Caravans my family loyally used through three iterations never managed to keep me occupied for long. This was in the days before rear-seat DVD players and wireless headsets, satellite radio and Swivel-n-Go seating. These now-available options grant Caravan the ability to keep your kids blissfully preoccupied on the road.

One in about ten vehicles sold in Canada is of the minivan species–a creature unmatched for its versatility, value and convenience. This year, its creators have revamped the machine that started it all, and are more than slightly determined to maintain its position as a best-seller.

It starts off with a new look–both inside and outside. Lead designer Ralph Gilles says that the Grand Caravan and Town & Country have been “boldified” with the trademark Dodge furrowed-brow and Chrysler winged-logo grille, and a set of shorter windows which create a more proportionate look. The new generation is wider (read: more stable), and longer too.

Only the Grand Caravan designation is available now, and gone is the short wheelbase model and available all wheel drive system. The latter was evicted by the floor-pan hogging storage compartments required to stow the various tumbling, twirling acrobatic seats. Read Article
2008 Dodge Grand Caravan



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Will_Will_ - 8/10/2007 9:08:16 AM
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You don't find these minivans sleek and sexy? Open your eyes! Not even the Nissan Quest can match the beauty of these. Chrysler will takeover GM in no time...

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EL34EL34 - 8/10/2007 12:06:24 PM
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There's not a single van on the market I find sleek or sexy.

I do like the Mercedes R-Class though.


r15mohdr15mohd - 8/10/2007 9:44:42 AM
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Best minivan on the market right now is the Honda Odyssey. It came back into the scene and literally crushed mopars minvan hopes. The latest design is a very sleek and appealing minivan to the likes of comfort, reliability, technology, options, and looks. Honda hit a home-run with the odyssey.

Coming second would be the Sienna...down the list you'll find the rent-a-car kings of Chrysler/Dodge. Though they pretty much developed the minivan segment, they've become 2nd tier to the land of JDM.

on another note, I personally refuse to purchase a vehicle that is mainstream in the rental world.

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WoohooWoohoo - 8/10/2007 10:22:35 AM
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By the way, the website http://3ada.com/blog has copied this article directly off Auto123.com without permission. The original article can be found here: www.auto123.com/t187676

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bokuchinbokuchin - 8/10/2007 1:51:04 PM
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the only vans i would consider buying are:
1.) Nissan Elgrand
2.) Honda Elysion
3.) Toyota Alphard
4.) Mitsubishi Delica
5.) Toyota Estima

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snatchandgrabsnatchandgrab - 8/13/2007 10:52:15 AM
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1> Toyota Sienna (fewer problems and better looking and roomier interior than the Oddyssey.
2> Honda Oddyssey (beautiful exterior..great engine..history of Tranny and sliding door problemsl


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snatchandgrabsnatchandgrab - 8/13/2007 10:54:16 AM
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El34 The Rclass is one ugly vehicle. It's a mini van thats afraid to admit to being a mini van. The Pacifica looks 20 times better. I think people who buy that only buy it because they are Mercedes fans....the sh*t is ugly..wouldn't be caught dead in that crap.

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