2008 Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country: Test Drive

17. Town and Country clanging - call 800-992-1997 to complain!
We also have a problem with the "clanging" that the T & C makes after being shut off. I got into an argument with the service mgr of our dealership yesterday when I was told "that's normal for this car and a lot of cars." I couldn't believe my ears, this sound is not normal for any car and I asked him if Chrysler was planning to sell T & C's next year with the same obnoxious noise. People you shuttle around town with or friends all look at the car like it's a piece of junk. The fact that Chrysler seems to not want to fix this problem is outrageous and everyone who has this issue should SPEAK UP! This is an otherwise great car but the noise is embarrassing and annoying. Call Chrysler's service center at 1-800-992-1997 to file your complaint!

16. RE: 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country: Test Drive
Just to add to the frustration...my 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan makes the same annoying pinging noise described in 13, 14 and 15. On a daily basis complete strangers tell me there is something wrong with my vehicle. Although Dealer says it's normal, I find it a terrible annoyance on an otherwise great vehicle :(

15. RE: 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country: Test Drive
my 2008 chrysler t&c is also making the pinging sound when running and after shut off just as reader comment #13 stated. I went in to macy's today for one thing and came out & it was still pinging, at least 5 minutes...have you had it corrected reader comment#13? I only have my van for 2 weeks & had it in once and they could not verify the noise

14. RE: 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country: Test Drive
my 2008 town and country also makes a loud pinging almost clanging noise when runinning and cooling down it is much worse. The dealer service rep said this is a normal sound for the vehicle. It is a disgrace for a new vehicle.

13. RE: 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country: Test Drive
My 2008 town and country has a loud pinging noise in the exhaust while running and while the engine is cooling. It can be heard across the parking lot.

12. RE: 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country: Test Drive
I wonder why everyone thinks a mini van should look like a crossover. I hvae liked vans since my old VW Bus. This new style leaves me cold. I am shopping for a new or newer van and like the 2007 looks better.

11. RE: 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country: Test Drive
I still own a 1996 Dodge Gran Caravan with nearly 195k miles on it and after looking at SUVs and Crossovers, I think the Dodge Grand Caravan might be better for me. Hopefully the new 4.0 V6 lives up to its promise.

10. RE: 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country: Test Drive
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Traded our 2006 Chrysler minivan for a 2008 for the lifetime warranty. The transmission scrambled at 2000 miles! May have been bad to start with but I'm not very happy with that. Other then that nice ride.

9. RE: 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country: Test Drive
I had two Dodge Caravans, a 1998 and a 2003. Now we bought a 2008 grand caravan SXT. This car is very comfortable and better than Honda and Toyota.

8. RE: 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country: Test Drive
I am thinking new car . Thinking Mini van . Short wheelbase . All of a sudden . Not available .?? Lifetime warrantee ? They have stiffed me on 2 top line dodges with a 3 year / 36000 mile mile bumper to bumper warantee that covers nothing . Not sure what next car will be . Someone will have to do a h--- of a selling job .

7. RE: 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country: Test Drive
I have a 2004 Grand Caravan and minivans are the best family vehicle ever! Does anyone believe that KIA with their low reliability will challenge Chrysler in minivans? I prefer my van to not leave my family on the side of the road as a freind's KIA did.

6. RE: 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country: Test Drive
You are targeting the wrong audience. Most retirees don't mind paying for beds when traveling, but as a retiree, I would love to use a van with these features. Most parks offer restrooms and drinking fountains, but many of us prefer to bring our breakfast or lunch. In the cooler months being able to sit inside to eat is a convenience. Check the parks after Sep 1 when school starts. Retirees who don't want the expense of a large travel trailer or motorhome should be your market. (I have a '99 Grand Caravan and a 1972 Dodge Motorhome...Mobil Travler). Am shopping for a replacement.

5. RE: 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country: Test Drive
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I have a 2008 Town & Country - I love it, but it hurts my neck when I drive it. The head rests are NOT comfortable.

4. RE: 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country: Test Drive
Lets see, very expensive gas, so let's make them even bigger. These "grand" versions were like driving a bus before, I can't imagine what these are like now. No short version, then no Chrysler in my future. I want something that fits in my garage. There are a lot of people out there that want a van but not these behemoths. Bring back the short version.

3. RE: 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country: Test Drive
The Town & Country swivel seating is great for the deaf. No more neck straining trying to sign (talk) between passengers in 2nd and 3rd rows!

2. RE: 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country: Test Drive
I don't get it. The "new" caravan looks just like the one my parents bought back in 1985. It looks like the took the 1989 model and just freshened it up a bit. I get this strategy when it comes to iconic cars like Mustangs/Camaros/Challengers, but a "Classic Dodge Caravan"?? I'm not buying it.

1. RE: 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country: Test Drive
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I think the new minivans from Chrysler look great! However, I question whether they can maintain their marketshare lead by discontinuing the short wheelbase model. Kia is now going to take that market and pose an overall long term challenge to Chrysler supremacy in this area.

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