Chrysler Town & Country Prices Paid and Buying Experience

boesman1

When they start choking on inventory later in the month, the same if not better incentives and deals will be on the table. With the credit markets tightening up the way they are, ALL manufacturers and dealers are hurting and will continue to hurt for the foreseeable future. Sad but true, these economic times are not good for the automobile industry. Incredibly they still spend outrageous money on television advertising, simply amazes me who many car ads there are on TV

peavs

Picked up my new Grand Caravan, Friday last week. (9/26) (Yes, I know this is the T&C price forum but I'm posting here too because it seems to be more active on pricing, deals, CDI's, supplier discounts etc.) Everything has been great so far. It is missing 1 option that I wanted (power 3rd row seat) and had 1 that I did not want (SIRIUS BackSeat TV) but, it was as close to perfect and as close to home that I could find. :shades:

Here's the deal that I got:
2008 Grand Caravan SXT Base price
$ 27,140
Light Sandstone Metallic Paint
$ 150
Customer Preferred Package 28M
$ 3,785
Swivel'n Go Seating Group
$ 495
Trailer Tow Prep Group
$ 600
Premium Interior Group 1
$ 370
Dual Screen DVD Entertainment System
$ 1,525
2nd-Row Bucket Seats with Child Boosters
$ 225
4.0-Liter V6 SOHC Engine
$ 630
SIRIUS BackSeat TV
$ 495
DESTINATION CHARGE
$ 770
MSRP
$ 36,185
My deal:
Employee Price
$ 31,935
Program Fee
$ 200
Go 1193 miles to pick it up fee
$ 1,130
Dealer "Customer Service" fee
$ 149
Trade in
$ - 2,000
$ 31,414
TAX -- 7%
$ 2,198.98
Total
$ 33,612.98
Dodge Midwest Rebate
$ - 3,000
Chrysler Financial Rebate
$ - 2,000
OTD
$ 28,612.98

I also got 3.9% for 60 months through Chrysler Financial.

I bought it out of my state so, Title and Transfer were additional and I paid 3/4% higher tax.

Obviously, if I could have found one closer and in my state it would have been cheaper. (around $1,436.23 :surprise: ). But the only one in my state, with the above minimum options, was fully loaded with 28N package, sunroof and navigation. That's almost $5,000 :surprise: more at employee price. I had a very hard time finding Trailer Tow and Booster Seats with in a 500 mile search radius. (Thanks to tedebear for the tip on how to use "Advanced Search" on the Dodge website.)

Also looks like I bought at the right time. Dodge Midwest Rebate went up $500 (to $3,500) but, Chrysler Financial rebate is gone and 60 months is 5.9% now. (According to the Doge website.)

peavs

This might change now that the bailout or stimulus or whatever you want to call it package was passed by Congress and the President. Let me give an example specific to this. I work for a company that makes parts for Chrysler and other auto makers. My project is a part that goes in the T&C and GC. Monday (9/29), we were going to run 2 shifts that day and 1 shift only 9/30 through 10/8 then back to 2 shifts for the rest of that week. Then a possible shut down week of 10/13. About an hour after the House failed to pass the package on 9/29, all the orders from Chrysler disappeared. We only ran 1 shift 9/29 and are shut down until 10/20 (at least).

The $2000 rebate for using Chrysler Financial is gone and available CF interest rates went up on 10/1. I think all this can be related to tight credit markets. I just hope (for my job) that it's not directly related to the viability of Chrysler.

One good thing is that Employee Discount (CDI) still applies to Supplier numbers for September. :shades:

bocababe2

If the orders for parts disappeared, then there is going to be a shortage of the Chrysler and Dodge minivans, that is probably why the rebates went down too.

I am also thinking something good may happen for us who have bought the Chrysler or Dodge minivans with the lifetime bumper to bumper warranty. Maybe the resale price will now be better because we are going to be able to afford to maintain our minivans and fix everything that breaks immediately.

A friend of mine just leased a 2009 VW Routan minivan. The VW Routan is actually a Chrysler T&C with a nicer interior and a german suspension. Otherwise it is the same minivan and is being made in Windsor, Ontario where my T&C was made. She said they are really giving good deals on it, they are desperate to get them on the road.

tedebear

That VW minivan was originally planned to be built at the St. Louis area minivan assembly plant, where I work. Last year Chrysler invested 1/2 billion (yes, BILLION) dollars into making it into a flexible manufacturing facility. State of the art everything. The VW would have fit right in. Politics came into play and it is now being built at Windsor.

They are working 3 production shifts at Windsor to keep up with demand. Meanwhile, the St. Louis plant will be shutting down in 4 weeks - probably forever. No amount of data that has shown the company that it is cheaper to build the units in the US than to import them across the border has convinced them to change their minds.

I feel sorry for the thousands of people who will be losing their jobs over this. Unlike most of them I work in skilled trades and I found another job opportunity fairly quickly. Still, it is not fun having to start all over after having been with one company for 25 years.

lklein1

Any idea what the monthly payment is and how much down on the Routan lease?

skr2

Anybody has any new pricing quotes for the T&C? any model? Wanted to get an idea on what is going on in October?

mv08

I just purchased T&C Touring Value package , dual dvd, swivel n go, for $24,438 before taxes and fees (includes $4,500 rebate), Sticker was $32,995 ...Basically they honored a quote from last month using empee pricing (I don't have empee pricing just said I knew what it is) and last month's 5K rebate. Now...I'm wondering if the rebates will increase for November :confuse: but I was ready to pull the trigger and not be doing this numbers thing anymore All in all I think it was a great deal and know it was the best deal from any dealer in my area.

skr2

Thanks for the reply. Can you post a breakup of your purchase, dealership name and state, i am in dallas. Did you use any chrysler financing?

Thanks again

joebert

I think you got a good deal, sleep well.

There is no guarantee that the incentives will get any better than they did last month, so with the employee pricing + rebate, you are getting a good deal.

CarMan@Edmunds

Hi boesman1. For October Chrysler is providing

0% to 7.9% financing plus $2,000 customer cash

OR

$2,500 - $3,500 Customer Cash (the amount varies by trim level and region)

AND

up to an additional $1,000 bonus cash in select regions.

I can tell you exactly what incentives are available in your area if you tell me what state you are in.

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CarMan@Edmunds

Congratulations on getting your new Town & Country, peavs. Thanks for taking the time to share the details of your deal with everyone. Make sure to stop by the Dealer Ratings & Reviews section of Edmunds.com to share your thoughts on your recent dealer experience with others as well. Enjoy your new ride!

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isellit

I have a $500.00 discount coupon good for most any 2008-2009 Dodge/Chrysler or Jeep product. We will not be in the market for one. If anyone can use it email me at y2kcorvettes@aol.com.

gio7

You didn't mention if it was an '08 or '09, But to get a limited at that price is AWESOME!! Get it. I wanted the limited so bad but couldn't get a darn deal down to that level!! I got the 25L instead for $26,000 out-the-door. I love it. and there's not much difference between the L & M package, so I'm happy.

peavs

I hate to burst your bubble but, look at the date of captnroger's post: July 30 2003. :surprise: I could not get that low on an '08 even with employee pricing and 5000 rebate last month.

isellit

I just got an incentive from Dodge good for 1% below factory invoice on most any new 2008-2009 Dodge Jeep or Chrysler. It says all other incentives and rebates apply.
Has anyone else got this ? Does anyone else have a need for mine as I do not plan to use it.
Info on the coupon is at www.chrysleraffiliates.com. I have the codes and it says it can be transferred to friens or family.

boesman1

Thanks for your help

I am located in Northern NJ and in the market for a Touring w/leather and stow & go.
Not ready to pull the trigger as I am in an 05 touring with about 33k on it, however I could be swayed if the right deal comes along

thnks again

es350buyer

I am about ready to pull the trigger on a 2008 chrysler town and country touring that is pretty loaded down. I would love the coupon if you aren't going to use it. I'm sure it would save me a lot of money. You can either send it to my account here or email it to andygreen29@hotmail.com. Thank you so much!

snewsie

Can someone tell me the most current incentives for an 08 T&C. The dealer told me 3k or 3,5k ( varies by trim/package) $750 lease loyal and Employee Pricing. I'm in the Chicagoland area. Sound about right? Also, I feel like I would be getting a great deal with all those incentives on top of employee pricing. Is it still wise of me to try to negotiate or is this the best offer? I'm a female...
Thanks!

rmbalisa

find the current incentives either on edmunds.com or on the chrysler home page. just enter your zip. on a side note, employees were just notified of extra bonus cash for employees and their immediate families. $1000 for the Touring and $4000 for the limited. Now it really makes me want to get one!

jhia

I have a CDI certificate, but I'm wondering if it is a good time to buy now or wait until early November. Looking to purchase a T&C Limited.

1sebringnow

I am just wondering if there is any Chrysler employee or retiree out there that has an extra EC code for this year. I would like to purchase the vehicle this week. Thanks in advance! I want to surprise my wife (it will be our 20th anniversary).

snewsie

I am in Chicago and I just purchased an 08 Touring yesterday. I was given the employee discount on TOP of all the current rebates for being a lease loyal customer. I also see other dealers in the area are offering EE pricing and have extended the sale into this week too. I got an amazing deal on mine....I just couldn't pass it up. Sticker was 33k and I paid 25k (approx).

1sebringnow

Thanks for the post, was that 25 K out the door including taxes, registration and all of that?

mkc04

I already purchased a 2008, but the prices at the Carmax website look really great with over $10k off on the T&C. That is without any discount numbers. If Carmax can sell for so little surely your local dealer should be able to come close. I have never dealt with Carmax so I don't know if they really are a no hassle way of purchasing a car. But if for no other reason than to use their numbers to negotiate with your dealer of choice it seems worth a visit.

Karen_S

An advertising agency would like to speak with satisfied Chrysler Town and Country drivers. If you own or regularly drive one of these vehicles, please respond to jwahl@edmunds.com with your daytime contact information no later than Friday, October 31st.

pbg9

My dealer in IL told me to find someone with a friends and family discount number to save on a new 2008 town and country. About to have my second kid and am going to moving to van in the next week or so. Can ANYONE please help? Thanks...

wrobbins80471

send an email to fp AT peninsulaite.com I can help.

pbg9

tried emailing you...but it didn't go through...here is mine....pbg9 at hotmail.com
Thanks!

tkirchner

Can anyone offer suggestions on extended warranties? I recently purchased a '08 Dodge Grand Caravan with a 7 yr/100K extended warranty from Fidelity Warranty Services through the dealer. The dealer called me the other day and indicated that the plan I paid for is no longer offered, so I have to decide on whether to go with some other coverage or cancel all together.

Is it best to buy the warranty through the dealer (Chrysler or third party) or just go on the Internet and look around? If so, what should I expect to pay for a 7/100k or lifetime wrap warranty with a $100 deductible and what companies are known to be reputable? The last thing I want to do is buy a warranty and find out later I am going to have problems when trying to file a claim.

One last thing, do most extended warranty companies cover the cost for a covered
repair directly minus deductible, or do you have to pay up front and then submit a claim for reimbursement?

Also, in general, is it worthwhile to purchase a maintenance package that covers oil changes, etc. or is it best to just skip it? I have not priced such a thing out myself yet and I was wondering if anyone out there can offer some suggestions.

Sorry for all the questions and thank you so much!

rmbalisa

in my honest opinion, warrantydirect.com is the best 3rd party extended warranty business out there. i believe they are the largest one out there and i have heard nothing but good things about them. and they actually have a plan that is supplements the lifetime engine warranty. its pretty inclusive as well. you can choose the level of deductibles as well.

the way they work claims is that you charge it to the company's credit card, minus your deductible. so no out of pocket for the whole thing. i wouldn't purchase a maintenance package because prices may vary, but that's me.

wrobbins80471

Just wondering how much did you pay?

urbl

We're about to pull the trigger on a T&C or Grand Caravan... If anyone has a Friends program PIN available, I'd love to have one. Send me a note at stuff {at] urbl {dot] net and I'll let you know whether I still need one. Thanks!!! :P

urbl

Never mind... We talked the dealer down to 1% under invoice without a PIN. We're ordering a Caravan SXT from the factory with the exact config we want. Sure, we have to wait a few weeks, but we never walk into a dealership HAVING to get a vehicle THAT DAY.

Now we keep our fingers crossed that the incentives for 2009's will go up when the vehicle comes in... :shades:

wrobbins80471

Hello,

Have you been here http://www.chrysler.com/hostc/eaf/employeeVehicleSelector.do?pricing=friend%2Cem- ployee_advantage to build out your van to ensure it's the same as the Friends Program discount? If not let me know and I can get you a control number.

Thanks,

Will

urbl

No, but thanks for the link... That page comes up with the same price we calculated, once you remove a $750 incentive that only applies to people returning a Chrysler vehicle from a lease.

Will advise if we actually need the control number, but for now it appears we negotiated that same price without it.

jdeering16

I had a question about the pricing I see on CarMax.com It seems too good to be true. Is the pricing they have listed the price I can purchase the vehicle at? Anyone know? On another note, I see several posts asking for a pin/code for employee discount pricing...how much do you actually save? No sob story here, just looking to save some extra money in these tight times. Thanks!

hp7434

MSRP 42,285
Dealer rebate 6,885
customer rebates 3,500
Price of van $31,900
add fees 265
tax 2301
OTD $34466
this is for a 2008 TNC Limited inferno red; flex seating; ent. group 3; power roof; power 3rd seat; mygig with nav; $38,969 orig. invoice price.

all i really wanted was the flex seating.

kvanhowe

Try Chrylerwarranties.com. I got a lifetime bumper to bumper coverage with a $100 deductible for about $1600. Just hope Chrysler's lifetime is long.

ifsandbuts

I don't understand these crazy carmakers -- prices seem to have gone up for both the remaining 2008s on the lot and the 2009s, compared to a month or two ago. I was pretty close to buying at end of October and waiting until Nov. 1 and everything jumped in price! I have been checking on and off over past few weeks bu no movement around here.
I am hoping to buy a 2009 Touring with 25L package...
Are there any coupon or other possibilities still out there? And is there still a place where you can find employee pricing? That link posted earlier now goes to a dealer locator page. I have found one dealer that says they give employee pricing to AARP members....figure I can sign my husband up if it make s a big enough difference!
Thanks!

oceana143

Would be surprised if I was the only one with this issue, but here it goes:

My lease agreement says that a $450 disposal fee will be waived if I purchase or lease another Daimler Chrysler vehicle and finance the vehicle through Daimler Chrysler Financial Services. I just returned a Town & Country and did not get another Chrysler vehicle because I could not get a lease. Regarding the disposal fee, I am justifying not paying it based on the following:

1) I could not lease through Daimler Chrysler Financial because they stopped doing leases on August 1, 2008. Is it my fault they did this?
2) I tried to get a lease through another source and was rejected, even though my credit score is way higher than it was when I got my Town & Country 27 months ago. And yes, I did keep the rejection notice. Is it my fault even people with near 700 credit scores cannot get a Chrysler lease due to the credit crunch?

Look, we can rationalize anything, but I really wanted a 2008 Town & Country and did everything a reasonable person could be expected to do to make this happen. I think I have grounds to not pay, at least based on the fact that they got out of the leasing business. A person should not be forced to purchase vs. lease if they want to get out of the disposal fee.

Do you agree with this assessment? I am planning on writing them a letter and if they say no, would take my chances having it sent to a collections agency and then negotiating. Or, to be honest, would agree on a settlement that would bring the $450 down just to avoid the time and effort.

kyfdx

Do you have a lawyer that works for less than $425?

Don't take a chance on screwing up your credit.. Call them, and ask to talk to a manager. Possibly, they will reduce the charges, which I doubt, but it never hurts to ask.

If it gets sent to collection, you'll do much more damage to your credit than this will be worth.

regards,
kyfdx

oceana143

I don't have a lawyer but if you have a legitimate grievance and do not do anything, big companies get the dollars everytime. I plan on sending a letter vs. asking to speak to a manager.

ifsandbuts

Does anyone know how I can find Chrysler employee pricing so I can see what the employee pricing should be through this AARP program.
Thanks!

dans2

It is a great time to be buying. Salespeople very helpful, eager to deal.

We're picking up our 09 T&C Touring w/25L package for $25750 out the door, MSRP $33,750. We are supposedly receiving employee pricing, although we are not employee or related.

lbryan

Hi - we are very close to purchasing an 08 T&C - Signature Series. I followed your link and got a slightly lower price than we negotiated - what exactly is this site and how does it work? Thanks so much for any help you can provide.

hp7434

anyone getting a low MPG. Low as in 10-11MPG? Our TNC only has about 600 miles on it.

nm_socal

Greetings, dear friends. Walked into a dealership in Southern California today. Excellent service. No pressure. No "sales" gimmicks. Selected a Touring with package 25L plus AJB (Security Group) and ANF (Premium Group).

MSRP: $37,215
Final price being offered: $27,974

Good deal? Go for it? Try to get them to come down a bit more? I was hoping to get the 3yr 0% APR, but they can't offer it with this price. Also, is it worth taking the gamble to see if I can get a better deal in 4-6 weeks?

My brother (the "car guy" in my family) is insisting that I consider, instead, an '08 Honda or Toyota, with comparable options. He reasons the Japanese cars will retain more of their value.

Please advise. Thanks.

bocababe2

I'm getting approx 14.5 mpg city and 17 mpg highway with my 2008 T&C. I have approx 2900 miles on the speedometer. I am very disapointed that it is so much lower than the EPA estimate.

krojas

Thinking of trading our 2008 3 day old Town and Country Touring Signature series purchased at 22,995. plus fees/ for a 2009 toyota sienna Le. Will loose about 4,000 dollars. Loose Now or later! What do you suggest?........ :confuse: :confuse: Thanks