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I see it as an alternative to the Saab, Audi and volvo wagons as its bigger and holds more.
Perhaps not as refined.
Its a stylish alternative to a mini-van.
Its better ergonomically than Than explorer.
At low to mid 30s, its a compromise vehicle to what is available in differnt areas. Not a heavy duty suv, not a refined 40k wagon, not fully sized as van, not a mini suv, etc.
This one was silver, with 2-tone grey interior.
It had a single, round, polishet exhaust tip.
The 3 Pacificas at the Detroit show last month had one black oval tip.
Guess Chrysler is wrestling with saving a nickel!
It is a segment buster no doubt and i would be first in line to lay a deposit down when the time comes.
http://www.media.daimlerchrysler.com/gms_frame
Maybe now we'll get real specs, options, etc. It's (large object built to hold back water and generate hydroelectric power) sexy !!!
As soon as they are able to order i have to do a 500 dollar deposit and wait 4 to 6 weeks.
Salesperson also commented that availibility somewhere at the end of March.
Does anyone have some suggetions as to which Dallas dealer would be best?
Give them a deposit and they can either write their own deal when the car comes in, or refuse to refund your deposit.
Get on several dealer's list, and work your best deal when the vehicles start arriving.
The local Chrysler rep (Western New York) says the factory will be shipping loaded cars to the dealers for a while before accepting retail orders. I'm going to try for one of these as my 300M lease is up. Good luck!
It's pretty east to spot a Pacifica in Rush Hour traffic. While it may have "borrowed" its looks from 2 (You name 'em) SUVs, it still holds a distinctive look.
Obviously, it was some Chrysler Exec., because he didn't like me looking at him, in his car...
No 0-60 numbers yet, but even with some lower gearing it won't be real quick.
Compared to the 300M, the Pacifica is:
1 inch longer overall
3+ in. longer wheelbase
5 in. wider
10 in. taller
has all wheel drive.
All this adds weight. 300 HP would be about right!
What will you Do?
Maybe they will come up with a gas strut kit for the hood too!
The dual exaust would have been a nice touch!
BUt then it would have needed two polished tips.
Anyone know when the first teaser test drive production models hit the showrooms?
Also found out and had in writing that the 500 deposit is refundable and all it was for was to insure that i was at the top of the list when the first models arrive.
I also feel that the 3.5 will do just fine at 250 HP. Remember that the T&C has 200 HP at approximately 4300 LBS curb weight.
So much for affordable!
Not to many cars with that level of equip goes for much less.
This is a luxury vehicle and the 25k plus statement was either ignorant or taken out of context. Should be interesting to see what level of equipment is standard. Somehow these things are always more expensive than you think.
Personally, I would be pleased with upgraded stereo, leather, power tailgate, moon roof. Hold the chrome on the wheels! I like nice wheels, just don't like the glitz of chrome. Nav is great and the integration in the speedo is nice, but if its 2k, then I just continue to either take a laptop or print out mapquest prior. Hold the overpriced phone. Great if your in sales and spend a lot of time on the phone. We don't, so I'd rather not spend the $1,600. Dvd, I would love to have it, especially with 5.1 surround, but there are plenty of alternatives. I don't know if we would use it more than 20 hours a year.
Current tv gets used maybe one half the trip time.
And we don't and would not use it on trip less than 3 hours long. call me cruel, but family trips are not like going to the dentist! Idea is to be together.
If we hold a car 3 years and only use it 20 hours
for years, thats $33 per hour of use if its costs $2000. Ok, even at 10$ per hour it sounds high to me.
35-38k sounds about right to me with a decently equiped Pacifica. I look forward to its intro. Sorry for the values statement!
Such as:
Leather seating $780
Heated seats $500
HID headlights $500
6 disc CD changer $395
Cargo rails/net $300
And, while I'm at it, what's with the cheapo hood prop rod instead of gas struts?
Just my $0.02 worth.
Resale value tends to follow the base price, and options don't add much to resale value.
One reason Honda and Acura resale values are so good is because there are very few optopns; each model has it's own resale value.
Chrysler has told their dealers that the pricing policies for the Pacifica are designed to maintain a high resale value. This means no rebates or special pricing.
I hope it works!
Personally, I would be looking keeping the price to about 35k and keep some of the toys down.
I just do't want to spend over 35k for a chrysler. Sounds stupid, but just an impression. Have yet to drive the thing or sit in it so I'll hold judgement until then.
Demand will be the key to the Pacifica and i can tell you from what i have seen of the vehicle it should be real good.
I know of 5 Pacifica's which will be at my location in mid March.
If one of these vehicles matches what you want, the rep can have it sent to your dealer.
I have had one offered to me, but it was not the color/interior I wanted, so the dealer is trying again.
hands free cell-275, cargo pkg.-300, HID lights-500. The dealer expects 2 to arrive early March.
The Pacifica fills that void between SUV and minivan that I'm looking for. Even at $38-$40K, it should be a good market. Nothing else has seating for 6 in this type of package, especially when the back seat will be great for small kids while 4 others enjoy captains chairs.
Tom, I would like the silver w/taupe interior.
If you want to read the whole article, I believe it is in the March issue, though I'm not sure since there's no date printed on the cover. Just look for the blue Mazda RX-8 at the newsstands.
4600 lbs is pretty porky...can the 3.5/250 HP handle it?
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wagon the last good one. Back to Honda and Toyota
Basically, 17's provide a very stable rolling base for most cars, not so small that the car is tipsy and not great around corners, but not so large that you feel every piece of dust on the road.
Then again, this is a luxury SUV crossover! If anything, 17's should be a base, with 18's optional for added sport. Now, back to the Pacifica!
My grandfather had an imperial in 1960. Great Car!
A lot of the same technology used in that 72' wagon went into the pacifica.
The Satillite you had, was that a lease?
I would like to have taken my family and all got in the car without having to go to a dealership, whenever it finally gets the Pacifica.
Login as guest, click on Chrysler Group, and then the kit you want to see on the far right. I haven't checked out Crossfire's info, but Pacifica's is pretty extensive, including 27 pictures and long descriptions of some of the vehicle's features, including the navigation system, Sirius Satellite Radio, UConnect and more.
Still waiting to see one in person. I'll do my best not to hit anything the first time I see one on the road!
But back on topic...Chrysler rep still looking for a Pacifica for me.
I hope he can find a "pre-spec" silver /taupe unit that comes close to my needs...my 300M lease is up in 2 weeks!
There is a wealth of product info I have not yet seen elsewhere.
Makes me want one even more!