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I am going to wait a while, but I can see attaching a grabby loop to the center of the cover to make it easier to grab. If they could put one on the back of the row 2 seats for the row 3 passengers, they could of added one to the cover.
As you can probably tell, I have zero experience with a carrier. Looking for any info I can.
Thanks....
Thanks for your participation!
Revka
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http://www.detnews.com/2003/autosinsider/0307/30/a05-227135.htm
We leased our Pacifica for 36 month's and 15,000 miles per year. The low money factor and high residual combined with the $1,000.00 incentive were to good to pass up.
We ended up a little over $5,000.00 under MSRP (MSRP $36,465.00 Cap cost $31,200.00). I had an excellent sales experience and if anyone in so. California is interested in the dealer and contact info, send me an email. I was in and out of the dealership in 45 minutes and that included a thorough inspection, test drive, paper work signing and car introduction. This is without a doubt the smoothest, quickest car purchase transaction I have ever experienced.
I will post my impressions of the vehicle once I get a few miles on it.
So far, so good!
A few months later, he bought his own Thule box for the vehicle (an Evolution). He took his family skiing and on the way to VT hit some black ice and flipped the rig. The box CRUSHED through the roof. Everyone in the SUV was fine, but they were very unsettled to see the rig, when it was turned back over, with a Thule-shaped indentation in the roof that went all the way down to the top of the headrests.
Is the Pacifica a more stable SUV? Time will tell. I saw pics of the Lexus, and it cured me of ever wanting one of those pigs (SUVs in general).
If anyone has one of these that they can't use and would be willing to "donate" to me . I would greatly appreciate this. My wife will probably like it even more!
Matt Nadler
mnadler@kc.rr.com
ps- love this site!
I just bought my Pacific on the Demo Program....when I asked about the loyalty rebate, and the nav program certs, I was given the royal runaround. I called Chrysler direct, and they suggested that i write them a letter and attach all the appropriate paperwork (purchase reciept, window sitcker, old and new vehicle registration) and explain the situation.
If Chrysler wants to play in the league of the big boys of BMW, Lexus, Audi, Mercedes, Infiniti, then they are going to have to deal with people like us who found out about these deals so late in the game that it was impossible to get the dealers to give us the deals -- and thats IF the dealer even knew about it.
Wondering if anyone else has had this situation happen to them and how Chrysler responded to it.
I pretty sure I remember you from the 300M discussion a few years back. Just picked up a Black AWS Pacifica to replace our '96 Windstar and am pretty happy so far.
I will keep using my Infinity G35 for daily cruising and fun, but the Pacifica will be a be a nice addition for family road trips.
Hope all is well with you
pfschim
I did just that. They claimed they knew nothing about it and I faxed them a copy. They claimed it would take two weeks for them to "evaluate" the situation. On Wednesday, 7/30, I called corporate back and asked about the status of my inquiry. They said it was passed up "the chain" and they would get back to me. I gave them my cell phone number so as to be sure not to miss the call. I'm still waiting!
How can corporate be so ignorant regarding their own promotions? In this day of computers everywhere, doesn't seem odd that they can't even look it up? I'm sure glad the vehicles are far better than the corporate support.
Thanks for letting me vent <G>.
Exterior;
IMHO this is the most stylish family hauler on the market. It still catches my eye and says smooth every time i look at it. I have noticed that the side rear view mirror attachment plates are a little loose at the top where it mounts to the A pillar. Very minor nitpick. has anyone else noticed this? Absolutely love the power liftgate. My wife is disabled so every time we make a run somewhere, I haul out her walker and the liftgate is awesome. I'm having the tow hitch installed later next week for our bike rack.
Interior;
Ergonomically, this vehicle is extremely well thought out. After 2 Volvo's (quirky Swedish engineering) and most recently an '02 mountaineer (decent ride, but typical Ford cold & sterile. Sold to my dad which was the plan from the start), I find the Pacifica to be a breath of fresh air in that all the controls are not only logically placed, but have a solid quality feel to them. Mercedes seat adjusters on the door are great. The memory remotes for the seats, mirrors and pedals make switching drivers a breeze. The sound system is very strong. I can't even imagine how the Infinity 5.1 could sound much better, but I'm no audiophile. Our 9 year old loves the DVD entertainment system.
While the Pacifica does have some large blind spots, proper mirror adjustment has eliminated any concerns. If anybody is having troubles with the blind spots, adjust the mirror out to just past where you can see the side of the car. Many people have their mirrors turned way to close and see the side of their car in half of the mirror. This is not an efficient or proper use of the mirror. It may take a while to get used to, but it will give you much better vision of what is going on around you.
Performance;
My FWD only has 500 miles on it, but it will pick up and go when I need it to just fine. This is a family hauler for me not a stop light drag machine. If I want to haul butt, I'll hop into my G35. The Pacifica handles like a car half it's size. I am very impressed by the suspension tuning and handling. The ride quality is excellent. None of the stiff jouncy bouncy ride like an SUV and none of the floaty boat top heavy body roll of a minivan. I have not been following the MPG closely as I will wait until the motor loosens up a little more.
Summary;
My initial impression is that the Pacifica seems to be the perfect blend of all of the best attributes of an SUV, minivan and station wagon all rolled into one tight, stylish and clean package.
I hope this feeling continues after the honeymoon phase wears off.
Only time will tell.
Sorry for the long rant.
Have you tried lowering the power seat?
The Pacifica was introduced in May incentive-free, but it did not sell in target numbers until it joined the competition in rebates in June. Only higher-priced all-wheel-drive Pacificas are
currently available, and Eberhardt indicated that lower-priced two-wheel-drive models won’t be
available until this fall.
Is this an indication that the lack of knowledge about the Pacifica at the dealer level starts at the top of the corporation?
I have noticed that the engine really gets spunky OVER 3000 RPM. Did anyone else notice this?
If I used it, I'd be terrified I'd shift at the wrong time and wreck the transmission.
Try it. It can be handy. I had it in my 300M, but my T&C does not have it, wish it did.
I read the manual, but I'm still confused by it.
I have noticed that when I have been driving in the Auto-stick mode in 4th gear (OD) and forget to downshift when I stop for a light, it is already in 1st. The transmission took care of downshifting anyway. Like ed12 said, you can't hurt it.
Pre-select a lower gear before pulling out to pass
When you want a lower gear without flooring it
To slow down when the light ahead is red
You can't hurt anything, so go ahead and try it!
First some stats; I was very impressed as we averaged 17.2 mpg on a tight motor with climbs over 7,300' elevation. Much of the drive was flat terrain through the central valley of California. It was a good mix of mountain and flat driving. I drive between 70-80mph on the average freeway sections.
Next some subjective impressions; our Pacifica is quiet and rock solid. Not a squeek, rattle or sound out of place. It ran like a champ, handled like a vehicle half it's size. I was in heaven driving the twisties up and down the Sierra's. So far this thing has exceeded every one of my very high expectations. My son loved the DVD system and the wife loved the quietness plus the sunroof and fact that we could still listen to the single CD or I could listen to the ball game on the radio while junior was watching a video. I am still learning more about the vehicle as I go along. More updates to come as the honeymoon phase wears off.
Anyone else have a vehicle report they'd like to share? It would nice to see some more in here. I posted this before, but for those that missed, here's a template you can use:
1. Total miles to date.
2. MPG & Driving habits. Any improvements?
3. Any additional accessories & mods?
4. Maintenance issues to date.
5. Any interesting trips or cargo experiences?
6. Overall impressions (pros/cons) of your vehicle since you first purchased...
Share as much (or as little) information as you'd like. I'm sure other Pacifica owners/shoppers, passing through here, would find the information quite interesting, if not helpful.
Also, as twoof1 has been doing, you can report back every once in a while to update again. Thanks for your participation! ;-)
Revka
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Yeah, that's pretty inconsequential.
mrl11777,
I did not mean to trivialize getting carjacked. I choose not to have that feature activated. It is very simple to have it either on or off. To each his own.
yes, to each his own, but it's not a bad feature
With my Acura TL-S or Lexus RX300 there is no such feature at all.
I am guessing the Nav will get less mileage per gallon. Resale value probably neither is better as far as percentage of resale vs price paid to buy (especially with the good deals on pacificas and the rebates) ... You can get pretty much 99% of the options on the Pacifica that you can on the Navigator.
so if you manually lock the driver door ... the others are still open
did some experimenting and you can open a locked door from the inside on the driver and passenger doors but NOT the rear doors. so even the autolock will not stop you from getting out in an accident if you are the front two passengers... so for carjacking its a good option to enable for me... and like I said I have mine set to unlock all doors when I get out of the car.
If you enable the KIDS lock in the back doors they wont open no matter if its locked or not from the inside. Only able to open from the outside if unlocked.
Are you tired of a big truck?
Would you like a more comfortable ride?
Would you rather slide in than climb in?
Want to be able to pass a gas station?
You pays your money, and you takes your choice!
I love my Pacifica so far and its kinda of a thrill when I do see someone else driving one. I am used to mine now but when I see another one coming down the road it reminds me why I liked the Pacifica in the first place. They have a unique look and with their jacked up appearance, they still really stick out from the crowd.
I wish Chrysler all the best and hope the Pacificas keep selling but frankly I like being one of the only ones around driving a Pacifica. I thought the PT Cruiser was pretty unique when they came out but now every 3rd vehicle you see is one and they kinda lost there appeal IMO. How many other Pacificas have you seen about? Also, I just got the stainless steel door entry guards and boy they give a nice look to anyone getting in the vehicle, anyone else get these yet? They just became available.
There is a lot of talk that the Pacifica is too expensive. You'll pay less for a Honda Pilot or Buick Rendezvous, but that's like buying a Chevy. Chrysler has done a great job matching or exceeding the luxury offered by Lexus, Acura, Infiniti, BMW and Volvo for far less money, even at MSRP. If they had better marketing people, Chrysler would be riding high in the saddle. I feel sorry for their engineers, who had to see their marvelous creation fumbled in the end zone. But I predict the Pacifica will be recognized as being at the top of its class in the near future. The competition will be copying what Pacifica has to offer, especially its interior features. Could that be why Cadillac's SRX was not released in June?
Within the last week I have seen a bunch of Pacificas on the road. Until then, I haven't seen any. In a way it felt good to see another one around. Yes, it's good to feel special, but on the other hand, it also feels good to see others thinking the same as you and liking what you like.