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My lease on the 98 Venture is coming up soon.
There is no van out there today that tickles me.
(INCLUDING the Odyssey)
Any news on the Chrysler vans due this fall?
There is no van out there today that tickles me.
(INCLUDING the Odyssey)
Any news on the Chrysler vans due this fall?
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PS=====I own a 1998 Chevy Venture LS with 39300 miles on it and it has been a great van!
Uhm...2001 T&C?
Quite frankly, I think this mini-van horsepower race is based more on manipulation of people's egos instead of legitimate performance concerns.
jpotoff: I drove a 3.3 for 7 years and was very happy with the reliability and power, what it lacked was torque. shifted down on hills. my 99 has the 3.8 and that problem is solved. the 3.3 is really a nice engine though. I never had a moments problem with it.
TARGETGRN: Sure you meant to post in this topic?
Good luck.
For MY '01 Caravans:
ALL CARAVAN TRIM LEVELS:
STANDARD
- Next Generation driver and front-passenger airbags
- Front air dam
- "Dodge" badge on front doors
- Brake-park interlock: Cannot shift out of Park unless brake pedal is depressed
- Front and rear 5 mph bumpers
- Cargo net: Located between front bucket seats
- Driver and passenger side rear sliding doors
- Carpets, passenger and cargo area
- 20-gallon fuel tank with tethered cap
- Front and rear seatback grocery bag hooks
- Exterior lighting: Halogen headlamps
- Interior lighting: Cargo compartment, dual liftgate flood lamps
- Front and rear power outlets, 12-volt
- Easy Out Roller Seats
- Rear floor silencer
- Power rack-and-pinion steering
- Under front passenger seat, lockable storage drawer
- Normal duty suspension
- Spare tire, compact
- User-Ready Child Seat Tether Anchors: Top, located at each back seat position to minimize child seat movement
- Windshield wipers: Variable intermittent front, intermittent rear
OPTIONAL
- Supplemental side airbags for front and rear occupants
- Engine block heater
- Heavy-duty engine cooler
- Roof rack
- Security alarm and Sentry Key Engine Immoblizer
- Smoker's Group: Front and rear ash receivers and cigar lighter
CARAVAN SE FWD - C PACKAGE
STANDARD
- 150 hp 2.4L I-4 with 3-speed automatic
- Manual single-zone air conditioning
- 140-amp alternator
- Front and intermediate passenger assist handles
- 600-amp battery
- Power front disc/rear drum brakes
- Tinted glass
- Intermediate bench with rear three-passenger bench
- AM/FM stereo radio with cassette player and 4 speakers
- 215/70R15 BSW All-Season tires
- 15" steel wheels with Kinetic wheel cover
OPTIONAL
- 180 hp 3.3L FFV V6 with 4-speed automatic and 500 amp battery
- 4 wheel ABS
- Climate Group II: Sunscreen glass
- Electric rear window defroster and windshield wiper de-icer
- Deluxe Convenience Group: Speed control and tilt steering column
- Power door locks
- Front and rear floor mats
- Power Convenience Group: Highline door trim panels, foldaway power heated mirrors, power windows and power door locks
- Remote keyless entry system
- Intermediate bench with two child seats and rear three-passenger bench
- AM/FM stereo radio with CD player and 6 speakers
- Load levelling and height control
- Full size spare tire
CARAVAN SPORT FWD - F PACKAGE
STANDARD
Same as Caravan SE FWD, plus:
- 180 hp 3.3L FFV V6 with 4-speed automatic
- 500-amp battery
- 4 wheel ABS
- Electric rear window defroster and windshield wiper deicer
- Speed control
- Tilt steering column
- Power door locks
- Front and rear floor mats
- Tachometer
- Dual folding power, heated mirrors
- Rear fascia scuff pad
- Intermediate deluxe bench with rear deluxe three-passenger bench
- Deluxe cloth seat trim
- AM/FM stereo radio with cassette player and 6 speakers
- 15" steel wheels with Crossfire wheel cover
OPTIONAL OR WITH H OR K ORDER PACKAGES
Same as Caravan SE FWD options, plus:
- Dual zone temperature control with particulate air filter
- Fog lamps and 160 amp alternator
- Overhead console
- Passenger side power sliding door
- Light Group: Ignition time delay, glove box and overhead ash tray/cup holder lamps
- Headlamp off time delay
- Dual illuminated cover visor vanity mirrors
- Intermediate deluxe bench with two child seats and rear deluxe three-passenger bench seat
- Intermediate Quad Command roller bucket seats and rear deluxe three-passenger bench seat
- Intermediate Quad Command roller bucket seats with one child seat and rear deluxe three-passenger bench seat
- Intermediate Quad Command roller bucket seats with one child seat and rear deluxe 50/50 split three-passenger bench seat
- Power eight way driver's seat
- AM/FM stereo radio with CD player and 6 speakers
- AM/FM stereo radio with cassette player, CD player and 6 speakers
- AM/FM stereo radio with cassette player, CD player and Infinity Acoustic 10 speaker system
- AM/FM cassette player with 4-disc, in-dash CD changer and Infinity Acoustic 10 speaker system
- Sport Touring Group: 4 wheel disc brakes with ABS, bodyside molding, woodgrain instrument panel bezel, fog lamps, 160-amp alternator, leather wrapped steering wheel, touring suspension, 215/65R16 LBL All Season Touring tires and 16" Europa aluminum wheels
GRAND CARAVAN SPORT FWD - F PACKAGE
STANDARD
Same as Caravan Sport FWD
OPTIONAL OR WITH H OR K ORDER PACKAGES
Same as Caravan Sport FWD options, plus:
- Climate Group III - Sunscreen glass, manual tri zone temperature control, rear air conditioning and particulate air filter
- Center removable console with power outlet
- Power liftgate (requires Remote Keyless Entry and power passenger sliding door)
- Trailer Tow Group - 160 amp alternator, 600 amp battery, 4 wheel disc brakes with ABS, heavy-duty engine cooling, load levelling and height control suspension, full size spare tire and trailer tow wiring harness
GRAND CARAVAN ES FWD - P PACKAGE
STANDARD
Same as Grand Caravan Sport FWD, plus:
- Tri zone automatic temperature control with particulate air filter
- 160 amp alternator
- Front and intermediate passenger assist handles
- Sunscreen glass
- Power four wheel disc brakes
- Overhead console with trip computer
- Driver side power sliding door
- Passenger side power sliding door
- Fog lamps
- HomeLink® Universal Transceiver: Programmable, 3 function, with remote controls for garage door opener, interior/exterior home lighting and security devices
- Intermediate Quad Command roller bucket seats and rear 50/50 split bench seats
- Power eight-way driver's seat
- Premium cloth seat trim
- AM/FM cassette player with 4-disc, in-dash CD changer and Infinity Acoustic 10 speaker system
- 215/65R16 LBL All-Season Touring tires
- 16" Europa aluminum wheels
OPTIONAL OR WITH S ORDER PACKAGE
Same as Grand Caravan Sport FWD options, plus:
- 215 hp 3.8L V6 with 4 speed automatic and 600 amp battery
- 215 hp 3.8L V6 with 4 speed AutoStick and 600 amp battery
- Center removable console with power outlet
- Power liftgate (requires Remote Keyless Entry and power passenger sliding door)
- Automatic day/night mirror
- Front heated seats (requires leather seat trim)
- Leather seat trim
- Steering wheel mounted audio controls
- Touring suspension
- 215/60R17 BSW All-Season Touring tires
- Low speed traction control
- 17" Chrome Titan chrome aluminum wheels
GRAND CARAVAN SPORT AWD - H PACKAGE
STANDARD
Same as Grand Caravan Sport FWD H Package, plus:
- 215 hp 3.8L V6 with 4 speed automatic
- Tri zone temperature control with particulate air filter
- Power four wheel disc brakes
- Fog lamps
- Sport Touring Group: 4 wheel disc brakes with ABS, bodyside molding, woodgrain instrument panel bezel, fog lamps, 160-amp alternator, leather wrapped steering wheel, touring suspension, 215/65R16 LBL All Season Touring tires and 16" Europa aluminum wheels
- Load levelling and height control
OPTIONAL
Same as Grand Caravan Sport FWD H Package options
GRAND CARAVAN ES AWD - P PACKAGE
STANDARD
Same as Grand Caravan ES FWD P Package, plus:
- 600 amp battery
- Load levelling and height control
OPTIONAL OR WITH S ORDER PACKAGE
Same as Grand Caravan ES FWD P Package, minus:
- Touring suspension
- Low speed traction control
- 17" Chrome Titan chrome aluminum wheels
However, I am glad to hear that DC will offer 4 wheel disc brakes on Trailer Tow-prepped, performance and premium FWD models in addition to AWD. I have a '98 T&C LXi AWD and the lease is up next August. AWD is nice, but where I live, I only benefit from it when it rains. So for me, it's not worth the extra money, even with the 4 wheel discs and multi-leaf rear suspension. My van just happened to be the last '98 T&C available in the province. I would have got a '99 T&C Limited, but there was no special lease rate available.
cesarp - According to DC, there are 4 different HVAC setups:
- Manual
- Dual zone (driver/front passenger) with NEW particulate air filter
- Tri zone (driver/front passenger/rear) with particulate air filter
NEW - Automatic tri zone (driver/front passenger/rear) with particulate air filter
And again, these specs may be only preliminary and not finalized, so I would expect changes.
grath - At this time, the 230 hp, 250 lb-ft torque 3.5L V6 is limited to mid-'01 production T&C Limited's until engine production can be increased. Or maybe the 3.5L is limited to T&C Ltds. UNTIL mid-'01 production, I'm not positive. The 3.5L V6 must also be shared with the Prowler, 300M, LHS and Intrepid R/T, in which it is the only available engine.
For those of you interested in purchasing an '01 model, the Windsor minivan plant will begin production of the all-new Chrysler Grand Voyager and Grand Caravan on July 24th. The high end Chrysler Town & Country and the budget priced Chrysler Voyager and Dodge Caravan won't start rolling off the line until October 2nd.
And one '02 minivan change has already been announced, and that is the availability of a power moonroof.
I have been in my uncle's dodge grand caravan sport 1999 like 20 times and I know its a good van and it had no problem... but having the third row seat is like a must and we can get odyssey for $800 over invoice...
my dad drives the van he needs my help everytime taking the back seat off like twice a week its really annoying both of us hate it
you would rather ruin your transmission first before your brakes? i believe brakes are cheaper than a new transmission. Downshifting from high speeds wreaks havoc on your tranny. i would never do such a thing.
The 2001 SE seems to be the new entry lever model replacing the older Base model. The new 2001 SE appears to only be available in the short wheelbase length with 150HP 3.0L and 180HP 3.3L engine options.
The 2001 Sport appears to absorb the options of the previous SE + Sport, and is available in both short and extended lengths. The 215HP 3.8L engine and AWD are available for the extended length Sport models.
The top of the line extended length only 2001 ES seems to replace the previous LE & ES models, and is available fully loaded with every option imaginable under the sun except the 3.5L 230 HP engine. I bet Dodge will offer the 230 HP 3.5L in a Caravan R/T model at a later date; got to leave something for future production. ;-)
Something interesting I noticed on the options list was the mention of side airbags for the "REAR" occupants. Anyone know if this is true?
Now all we need is for Edmund's to provide pricing information for the new 2001 options so we can see how things stack up.
http://www.4adodge.com/caravan2001/specs/specs_optional.html
Do you have a DC vehicle with AutoStick? I do and I'm here to tell you its most useful when DEcelerating. Acceleration is faster, more efficient and smoother leaving it in auto mode and just putting your foot to the floor.
http://www.daimlerchrysler.com/news/top/2000/t00629_e.htm
you are referring to the Mopar Rear Seat Video® entertainment system option. From the sounds of it, I think it is installed by the dealership. Was the vehicle you saw at the autoshow an Inferno Red GC ES? The one at my show was roped off, but I don't remember seeing the video console. The PT Cruiser SHOULD have been roped off, as one of them wasn't nearly enough. I never saw fewer than 30 people at a time gawking at the car.
More info on the new AV system, which can also be retrofitted to 98-00 minivans, can be found at:
http://www.car-truck.com/chryed/news/n091499.htm
Downshifting prior to every stop light in the suburbs, however, will cause undue stress on the tranny - and as stated before, brake linings are cheaper than transmission overhauls.
Can I assume by your name that you are from the home of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway? If so, then enough said. Enjoy your autostick!
BTW, is Eli Lilly still experimenting on the homeless? ;-)
If you order now, your dealer can send it in along with his initial allocation for stock. He may want the deposit, but it doesn't mean you have to give it to him. If you seem serious enough and then don't end up taking the car, he can just add it to his own allocation. Keep in mind that you'll have to do all this without benefit of price information, since the Preliminary Prices haven't been released yet.
I ask because my wife's lease on her '97 T&C runs out in early September. We were planning on leasing a 2001 in the fall when the new models are typically introduced. We might have to change those plans if the wait will be much longer than that (unless I can extend the lease on a month-to-month basis).
dwg