Chrysler Town & Country Prices Paid and Buying Experience

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  • rmbalisarmbalisa Member Posts: 129
    i think technically you have 3 days to take it back less the wear and tear and mileage. check your contract. but since the dealers were closed today, you'd have until tomorrow. i'd check it out...
  • delthekingdeltheking Member Posts: 1,152
    Even if you lose 4000,,it is definetely worth it .Chrysler minivans are so inferior compared to Honda or Toyota. I drove all 3 of them and the difference was so obvious right from the drive to the interior.You probably would lose 4k but its OK,,,bcos if you wait 1 or 2 more years you wont even get 50% of the value of the trade.They have horrible resale values.Also they have lots of minor nagging problems.
    If you absolutely want a new one,,,go in for a toyota.It`s quieter than the Honda.But test drive both before making a choice as it comes down to personal preference.You won`t go wrong with either.
    If you dont mind used cars,,I would suggest you go in for for a 1 or 2 year old toyota/honda bcos that way you wont lose a lot of money for a very low mileage used car.You could get a loaded version too instead of just the base no frill models.
    Hope this helps.
  • dlseekdlseek Member Posts: 22
    '> Chrysler minivans are so inferior compared to Honda or Toyota.
    > I drove all 3 of them and the difference was so obvious right from the drive to the interior

    This is your opinion. Please don't present it as fact.

    We drove all the vans, and we liked the T&C the best.

    Especially when you factor in that it was $4000 less than the Toyota, and the Honda.

    We love our T&C.

    Now, whether Chrysler will be in business to honor their lifetime warranty; that is another issue.
  • krojaskrojas Member Posts: 11
    thanks the t&c drives great with only 300 miles,and there are lots of extras that we will be giving up on top of the money loss, the past few days we have been dealing with this issue thanks again
  • dlseekdlseek Member Posts: 22
    Can you tell us why you decided you like the other vans better?

    Is it just because of resale value?

    How long do you plan to drive the van? How long, historically, have you kept your vehicles?
  • krojaskrojas Member Posts: 11
    our last veh. we got it 13 yrs ago and we still have it. we just got caught in a fast paced situation and did not do all the proper research on the t&c. The veh. might turn out to be a great car. the msrp was 33k and we got it for 23k without hagling. Right now we can get out of it and buy a toyota (not a nicely equip), but the longer we wait the lest our t&c might be worth thanks
  • dlseekdlseek Member Posts: 22
    If you just plain like the Toyota better, then go for it.

    If you are worried Chrysler will bankrupt and you won't be able to get warranty service, then go for one of the others.

    If you are worried about the resale value of a car you might keep for 13 years.... well, I'm not sure what to tell you.

    Remember, the T&C comes with a life time power train warranty. The Toyota's power train warranty is 5 years, 60k miles.

    I can tell you this:
    We did all the research on the T&C, and all the other vans, and we chose the Chrysler.

    Let us know what you decided to do, and how it worked out. (just curious)
  • krojaskrojas Member Posts: 11
    In reality the tnc rides very nice and we cannot get that equipment on no other car for that $$$ and we get 5 good years out of it we will be happy. I just dont want to live with buyers remorse and whenever the something goes wrong we will second quess ourself . The should've, could've , would've syndrome thanks again
  • delthekingdeltheking Member Posts: 1,152
    Yes,each one feels differently about a car they drive.If you plan to keep it for more than 10 years then resale is not an issue.But if it is for 4 or 5 years then it becomes a query.Also the drive and comfort levels are different for different people.
    I was stating from experience.I had Dodge caravan, a twin of TC,, and it had no major problems,,but it had so many minor issues,-- small part break,small leaks, etc.Again nothing major but each trip to the dealer cost about 200$.And not to mention that is was with the mechanic for 1 or 2 days.The first 40000 miles or so,,there wont be any problems.After that its a different issue.But if you like it,,you should buy it.
    But if you plan to trade it within 3 or 4 years the resale takes a real beating.
    Plus Chrysler is in such disarray now,,,i dont know if it`s a safe option to buy one now.B`cos if they file for bankruptcy,,,then they need not honor any warrantys,,,and regular maintenance with parts would be difficult,,,specially if it`s a problem with electronics or computer.
    Good luck.
  • urblurbl Member Posts: 5
    >we just got caught in a fast paced situation

    ROTFL :P

    Why did you go to the dealership if not to possibly buy a car? Don't tell me you were "just looking." THEY GOT YOU TO BUY A CAR.

    >The veh. might turn out to be a great car.

    In EXACTLY the same way, the Toyota "might" have problems or even leave you stranded. OH, THE HORROR! Owning a vehicle might not be a completely pain-free experience! Someday I might even - gasp! - have to CHANGE THE WIPER BLADES!

    http://townhall-talk.edmunds.com/WebX/.f1117cc/0!make=Toyota&model=Sienna&ed_mak- eindex=.f1117cc

    Sorry for tearing you a new one, but look at what you're doing... You're experiencing buyer's remorse, which every human being has, and you're talking about giving back the vehicle you just got FOR $10,000 UNDER MSRP and taking a $4000 loss on it? The dealership just sits there and giggles, because they'll be able to turn around and sell it for $23k again.

    Now, while we were waiting for our GC to come from the factory, we rented a stripped-down version (Stow-N-Go the only option) for our Thanksgiving road trip. 2100 miles later, we're more stoked than ever about getting the vehicle, which may be in today.
  • krojaskrojas Member Posts: 11
    If you dont mind me asking, besides the mpg issue, how has your overall experience been with your your Town and Country. Thanks
  • nm_socalnm_socal Member Posts: 29
    Location: Southern California

    Dear Friends. I am also stuck in the same analysis, of picking one over the other. Haven't jumped the gun yet (or bitten the bullet - you pick your metaphor!), but planning on going for it by this weekend (Jan 5th).

    My best options for comparable minivans (all 2009; all with leather seats, DVD, navigation, blue-tooth, reverse camera):

    Chrysler T&C Touring with package 25L.
    * Power-fold 3rd row seat
    * Stow'n go 2nd row captain seats
    * Two DVD screens ... huge plus, in a family with an 8-year old and a 5-year old
    * 20GB (or is it 30GB) hard-drive instead of CD changer

    Toyota Sienna XLE with package 4
    * Moon-roof
    * Power lift-gate

    Honday Odyssey EX-L wtih RES and NAV
    * Power liftgate

    PRICES:
    Chrysler ... MSRP $37k ... Best price: $27k
    Toyota ... MSRP $34,850 ... Best price: $31k (w/ 2.9% for 5yrs) or $30k (no sp financing)
    Honda ... MSRP $37,525 ... Best price: $33,795 (w/ 3.9% for 5yrs)

    I am inclining towards Toyota ... but am open to thoughts and suggestions. I intend to keep the car for 6-8 years (or longer) and while resale is not a concern, the longevity and reliability of the car sure is.

    My editorial: Historically speaking, Toyota/Honda retain their value better, and are less prone to problems. Notwithstanding the anecdotal observations that oppose this, I, therefore, would support Chrysler for a 4-5 year term, and Toyota/Honda for short- and long-term. Comments?

    Lastly, whatever happened to Nissan Quest? Endangered specie???

    Thanks.
  • delthekingdeltheking Member Posts: 1,152
    Your best option is the Toyota sienna xle.It is the best of all the minivans out there.The interior with the wooden trim,leather seats, and the quiet ride is great.I have a Sienna now and i previously had the Dodge caravan which had so many problems.
    I test drove the 2008 Caravan and the TC minivans too. The ride was harsh and the road noise was very audible.The interior was too much hard plastic.For $20000+ , I would expect better.Also if reliability,durability and trouble free maintenance is important,,definetely go with the Sienna.You just won`t go wrong .
    Also I would consider the long term viability of Chrysler with their bankruptcy status..If you are spending $ 30 k,, make a good reliable trouble free choice with the Sienna.
    Good luck.
  • nm_socalnm_socal Member Posts: 29
    I agree ... Sienna wins this battle hands down. Which is a shame. Here is a potential buyer (or many, on this forum alone), who walks into your showroom, receives good service, is willing to purchase the higher-end version of your product, even in this economy. They find that it's $4,000 cheaper than their competitor, and yet, they walk away. Really a shame, specially at this time, when the company is hurting like it is. How can one hope for a recovery?

    Signing off from my soapbox!
  • krojaskrojas Member Posts: 11
    Dear friends in cyber autoland, PLEASE, PLEASE think twice before making the final decision between Chrysler, toyota or honda. Do not find yourself in my situation having bought a 2008 T&C signature series and trading it in three days later. I cannot blame no one but myself for not researching the product carefully. Long story/short the economy is too critical to make mistakes. If you like your chrysler product then thats good for you, but if there is any doubt go with the sure shot. After spending 23k +fees on our T&C three days later I was offered 17k trade in for it. Of course I ran out of there...... . Luckily a kind hearted toyota dealer in town offered us 21k trade in towards a 09 sienna le, cutting down my loss to $3500.00. He allowed us to take the sienna home overnight and see how we feel about it. Tomorrow I am camping at the dealership and closing this chapter. Good luck to all of you friends!
  • ifsandbutsifsandbuts Member Posts: 16
    Heck, where do you live and what color is the T&C? I'll buy it from you!
    I'm in the opposite situation -- bought a 2007 Honda Odyssey EX after having T&Cs for 8 years. HATE the Odyssey and looking at trading it in. have had NUMEROUS problems (repeated battery issues, cruise control doesn't work, etc.) with it, it doesn't have near the convenience features that the Chrysler products had, it is amazingly harder to use and less comfortable than the American cars I have driven (stupid things like no chime when you are low on gas and the gauge is directly behind the steering wheel so I don't see it regularly -- I've almost run out of gas many times. Or the AC/heat controls are awkward and counterintuitive and the heat doesn''t really blow on your feet -- my feet are always cold in this car. You can't lock the sliding doors with the keyfob until they shut completely, and they are SLOW, AND the range isn't very good, so you have to stand there and wait for the doors. It's much slower than just doing it manually. And NO ability to pick the options you want -- because I didn't want leather and a sunroof, I also couldn't get power liftgate, compass, etc.)
    Honestly, I am shocked that people like the Hondas as much as they do. I fell for the hype and this was my first Honda and will definitely be my last. And in this economy, the resale value seems more theoretical than anything else...It's in good shape and low miles and KBB is more than $20,000 private party and I owe $18,000, but I am being offered $14,000-$15,000 or so on a trade-in (from 3 different places), so I am stuck with it for awhile.
    If I could get the deal you got on a T&C I'd take the hit and trade this one in in a minute.
    You seem to be lurching from one impulsive decision to the next, but I hope your next choice works out better than the last one -- and better than mine!
  • krojaskrojas Member Posts: 11
    Sorry to hear about your Honda Odyssey , we also drove an Odyssey my wife liked it I was not really impress with it. On our town and country is really a beautifull veh. I personally like the interior better than any other van out there.. We are in Georgia the van has about 360miles,wht, leather, MyGig radio, 1 year free sat radio subscrisption remote starter,power side and hatch doors, ,it tells you how many miles you can drive with the gas in the tank. Interested? let me know thanks
  • Desi4LifeDesi4Life Member Posts: 2
    08 T&C Limited with 9600 miles (a DEMO)...in MI.
    The MSRP is 39,500 and the invoice is 36,000. They offered it for 33,750.
    I offered them 26,000. After some discussion, the dealer agreed. Havent bought it yet. but have to decide by tomorow. I AM GETTING A GOOD DEAL??

    Its Black in color and fully loaded. second and third row 9" DVD screen. premium leather seats. first and second row heated seats. chrome exterior and chrome wheels. Sat TV and Sat radio for one year from the date I buy. moon/sun roof. Dual Power Seats. in very good condition. Drove for 20 miles or so and had a smooth ride.
    waranty will be for the remaining 26,000 miles.
    Any thoughts on this price?
  • 1sebringnow1sebringnow Member Posts: 136
    I would check the Galves report - spend a few bucks and see what the wholesale price is on the vehicle. Sounds like a lot of money still at $26,000K. If you see the wholesale price more than $2,500 below what they are selling it to you for - walk away or renegotiate. Great vehicle yes, but is it worth the price of depreciation at 26K? The www.galves.com will help. If you are really looking for used and are going to buy in the next month. Spend a few bucks and get the month pass to research cars and see what the wholesale costs are.

    Have to bet in this Market the dealer will not want to take this vehicle to auction. Great time to buy (you are in the real drivers seat)- horrible time to sell. Best of luck to you in the new year!
  • krojaskrojas Member Posts: 11
    My friend if you really like the T&C and you are not concern about resale, deppreciation, and since you are not getting the life time warranty then negociate untill there,s nothing left. The dealer knows how low they can go. Dont fall for that decide by tomorrow crap. They are nice veh and the ride is smooth, but you will take a bath on the price . Keep in mind that you are buying a used veh. and the next day that veh. will be worth less than 20,000 We went through a real shocker in the last 4 days after finding out that our veh. went from 23k to 17k the same day we bought it brand new with 15 miles. Do your homework and make sure thats what you want and the risk involve
  • Desi4LifeDesi4Life Member Posts: 2
    Galves says no market value established for this vehicle.
  • getinmycargetinmycar Member Posts: 16
    I just did an auction report for you on a T&C Limited.42 have sold at auction in the last 30 days.

    2008 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY LIMITED. min selling price $16,700, max selling price (Super clean, 589 miles) $25,700, average selling price $22,052..

    If the vehicle is super clean than the 26k you offered is pretty close. I would try for another grand or see about some free services and that extended warranty. With the rise of the crossover (new minivan) minivans are or are going out of style. Expect a greater than normal depreciation as more and more larger crossovers hit the used market.
  • delthekingdeltheking Member Posts: 1,152
    26k for a TC -used with 3000 miles-- I would say it is expensive and not worth it.You dont get the lifetime powertrain warranty-- thats a big negative--Chrysler has lots of engine and transmission problems.Also ,I dont know if you have test driven the Sienna or Odyssey.They are much much smoother and refined than the TC.You can get a much better loaded sienna /odyssey-- late model ,low miles for 20k or less.
    Also ,chrysler is in a bankruptcy scare-- so dont know about long term viability with parts etc.
    My suggestion- Go for sienna/odyssey.Also the TC takes a real beating on the trade in value.within 5 years its total junk.And it has a lot of recalls with poor reliability.
    Check out the sienna xle or odyssey touring before buying TC.
  • macusermacuser Member Posts: 23
    Why do u say: "Chrysler has lots of engine and transmission problems", what is it based on? Most likely people w/problems will report it on this forum, but the multitude who have no problems, don't!

    I had a 2005 Grand Caravan SXT for over 3 yrs w/ approx 50K miles on it. Never had a problem. Traded it in for a 2008 T&C only because of more features, i.e. windows that open, side air bags, stabilizer, MyGig. Got it the end of Aug and have over 7,000 miles on it already. No problems...yet...Thank goodness!
  • chuckflarhuchuckflarhu Member Posts: 18
    Well our 2008 T&C Signature was totaled yesterday. Wife in a bad accident. She's doing ok, some injuries not critical.

    Can't wait to see how hosed I get with insurance money and trying to buy a new one. Anyone getting any good deals lately? I think I want to get the same on.

    T&C with dual dvd nav etc.
    I really dread having to reseach all this stuff again, but at least my wife is ok and the kids weren't in the car.
  • dans2dans2 Member Posts: 9
    Sorry to hear about the accident.

    In response to your question, though, the deals now are very good. We got a new 09 T&C Touring for $10k below the $33K MSRP in December. I would think the deals now are even better. If there are still folks with 08s on the lots, those were a good $2 - $3k less than the 09s.

    Let us know how the insurance treats the depreciation. It seems that the Blue Book prices are higher than the market right now, and not reflecting the discounts that dealers are offering, but the insurance folks probably know this and have ways to compensate. We just had a $4500 collision repair on our 04 Malibu and I was curious how close this was to the "totalled" value of the car.
  • chuckflarhuchuckflarhu Member Posts: 18
    good to know. thats better than i paid for mine in august, and I know i got a good deal.

    Cant wait to see what insurance does myself. The other driver who is at fault has a near "no name" carrier. We have SF tho so should be ok in the end.

    ill post back when i hear.
  • mfletou1mfletou1 Member Posts: 508
    I'm a veteran of these forums myself but helped my parents today.

    By way of background, I personally own a 2007 Honda Odyssey EX-L purchased in 11/07 for $25294 (new). Our van has close to 20k on it now and we're happy with it. Within the first couple hundred of miles, the power steering pump failed and was replaced, but that has turned out to be an isolated incident (the dealer thought that the part was just screwed up from the get go for whatever reason) and the van has been flawless since. No squeaks or rattles have developed--so far so good.

    My parents had a 2006 DGC SXT. It had 45k and was having problems--need some work on the steering unit, which out of warranty was expensive--and some routine stuff--new brakes and tires. Altogether, they were look at close to 2k worth of work, so they figured they might try to upgrade to the new bodystyle after we got a decent CarMax price on it.

    Today we purchased a 2009 Chrysler Town and Country Touring 25L with a $33735 MSRP for $25112. We actually live in VA and I cross shopped every Chrysler dealer I could find that had one in MD and VA, and couldn't get anyone to come closer than $2k to that price. I know going back that prices were probably a bit lower, but that's what I was looking at now. Frankly, I'm actually happy to get them a car with a build date of 12/08--on these, the later the better as far as I'm concerned. Hopefully some of the problems have been worked out.

    Now personally, I would stick with the Honda. It just so happens that my parents are the people that Stow N Go really was decided for. My dad uses his van as a combo taxi for grandkids and bascially a work truck. He puts the seats down and hauls everything from trash to furniture to tvs in that thing. My Ody, on the other hand, is almost exclusively a passenger vehicle.

    I tried to get my parents to consider Honda and Toyota (Sienna would actually be a better fit given the softer ride), but I just came back to the fact that I didn't want my dad as he's getting older sitting there with a screw driver trying to lift a 50 pound seat.

    The new T&C does have some cool features--dual dvds, the uconnect tunes system, etc. The double heated seats is extremely nice and my mom is thrilled. But the build quality-plastics, etc--is clearly not even close to our Honda. Also, the 3.8 engine is really not particularly comfortable for this van--its what he had in his '06, and it is a little quieter than the 4, but accleration is still too slow for my taste. Once its up to speed, its fine.

    I hope to God they have good luck with theirs--I know of the problems that others have had. Its a bit of a risk. But they did get a good deal, and certainly the new one is more likely to stay in good shaper longer than the their old one--plus its safer with ESP. So, in their situation it might sense. The dealer matched the CarMax price on the trade, so it was an easy, great deal--but of course we were using one of the most respected dealership groups on these forums so that is no surprise.
  • chuckflarhuchuckflarhu Member Posts: 18
    Well, good ones are out there. My 2008 T&C touring signature had absolutely no issues and saved my wife's life in a front end 60 mph wreck. So the safety ratings are no BS.

    I do understand your concerns though and I share them as I begin the new car search again. Can I get one with no issues again? sigh.......
  • nursekevnursekev Member Posts: 18
    I live in Howard County, MD and am seriously considering an 09 T&C Limited. How much negotiating did you have to do on your Touring? Does anyone know if the dealers will still go down even more on the current employee pricing plus all the other rebates? The Limited we're considering is around 34 or 35K, down from 42 or 43K with all the incentives. Still, that's a lot of money.

    Kevin
  • chuckflarhuchuckflarhu Member Posts: 18
    Right now I have a quote of 24,900 on a Touring with 25L and swivel and go and sirius backseat tv.(which i dont want but is hard to get without)
    That was a no negotiation price, I hope to get it down to about 23,500 tomorrow night.
    A long shot, but I'm going for it. I think they need the sales.

    I paid 26,100 last august for my Touring with Nav, swivel etc. I found a mistake on a dealer site and got them to honor it, but now they don't return my calls for a new one.
  • ifsandbutsifsandbuts Member Posts: 16
    Dang, that's way better pricing than I am seeing in the Tulsa area -- lowest anyone has come on a 2009 touring with 25L is about $27,500 -- and that is without Swivel & Go, which I really DON'T want. If I could get below $25,000 I'd probably buy, even with all the uncertainty over Chrysler.
  • chuckflarhuchuckflarhu Member Posts: 18
    I went out tonight to do some comparisons.

    I had never looked at the dodges. So I was a bit unprepared but went in anyway.
    I told them what I had on my totaled 2008 T&C and they had a pretty comparable caravan. It didnt have swivel, (which I seem to be the only one in the country who likes it) but it had dual dvd, 17", 4.0, leather.

    They seemed genuine and told me I was going to be blown away by the price. I took a look at the van and then they showed me the price......27,900$. I laughed and told them I paid 26,100 for a comparable town and country last august. They could not believe it. Granted the dealership I bought from honored a mistake, but these guys were pretty genuine.

    When I revealed that I had a quote(only on the phone) for 24,900 for a somewhat comparable T&C they were adamant that it was a ploy to get me into the dealership. All in all they were good guys and we chatted for a long time about pricing and dealer schemes and whatnot.

    So tomorrrow I will call the original 24,900 quoting dealership and talk to the sales manager. I am betting that they will say that vehicle is gone but I should come in and check out the others. If so, I will buy from the dodge guys.

    It really hurts that if they are scamming me it looks like I will be paying more for my new 2008/2009 van than I paid for my very nice 2008 T&C signature value.

    But it is looking more and more that the pricing you are seeing is the best you can do now.

    This blows. But, it will be nice to have 0% financing.
  • dans2dans2 Member Posts: 9
    We didn't do a ton of negotiating on our 09 T&C Touring, but we did do some waiting. Chrysler was then (and probably still is) introducing new incentives every month, so we would call or email about a week into the month to two local dealers and check their prices. We did have to forgo the low interest rate offers to get the price down, but that was our preference anyway.

    The dealers were empty when we visited and more than happy to talk $$s with us. They were vey open about what the Employee Price was (note - it is lower than the employee price as advertised). They were not willing to get down to the "real" employee price but they were within about $750 of it (and below the "advertised" Employee price)

    Good luck to you!
  • rmbalisarmbalisa Member Posts: 129
    the "real" employee price is always listed on the invoice next to EP. ask to show their invoice to get the true number. now deduct from there the regional incentives and the CF bonus cash and that should be the base line for your price. there are some areas that had a car show, so that extra couple hundred might apply for a further discount. just for a note, real employees can get up to an extra $1000 off specifically on these minivans. you might be able to have the dealership apply this to you but who knows, you'd have to ask. and dont forget that the 0% for 48 months should be the deal breaker for people with A+ credit. think of that as an extra $3k-4k incentive to buy a chrysler/dodge/jeep
  • mfletou1mfletou1 Member Posts: 508
    Why don't you go to www.fitzmall.com and price both the Dodge and the Chrysler. The prices are right out there in the open, and your 27.9 dealer will see that a comparable vehicle can be had for less.

    I had the same experience for my parents though. The dealer most local to us was adamant that nobody could beat 27.5 or so on the car...and then when we did the deal with fitz, was like...sometimes you just can't beat them.

    Yeah, pretty much...

    BTW--so far, they like the thing. My father apparently got almost 25 mpg on his first tank, and my mother is having fun with the radio and the heated seats.

    Personally, I'm sticking with my Honda, but I will say its a step up from the previous gen Dodge vans. I still think the interior quality is cheap though.
  • jktmjktm Member Posts: 5
    This probably is too late of a reply to help you, but we bought a brand new 2008 T&C Touring, with 6 miles on it from a dealer in CT (Hartford area) this week. We paid an OTD price (including 6% tax) of $23,900. This van is loaded with the 25M package, which means, heated front and second row seats, hard disc drive, sat radio for 1 year, 3 zone heat, all leather, you can down load over 10000 songs photos..., rear back up camera, remote start.plus Navigation and UConnect and an auto dim rear view mirrot(great for high beams at night). The kids love the 2 dvd players. 2 movies at the same time or 1 movie and 1 ps2. We got the full life time warrenty and 0% financing for 48 monthes. The sticker price on the window was 35,850, that is almost $12000 off ! The only thing we didn't get was the sun roof, but my husband is tall and the sunroofs don't usually work for us.
    Good luck with your purchase.
  • jktmjktm Member Posts: 5
    This probably is too late of a reply to help you, but we bought a brand new 2008 T&C Touring, with 6 miles on it from a dealer in CT (Hartford area) this week. We paid an OTD price (including 6% tax) of $23,900. This van is loaded with the 25M package, which means, heated front and second row seats, hard disc drive, sat radio for 1 year, 3 zone heat, all leather, you can down load over 10000 songs photos..., rear back up camera, remote start.plus Navigation and UConnect and an auto dim rear view mirrot(great for high beams at night). The kids love the 2 dvd players. 2 movies at the same time or 1 movie and 1 ps2. We got the full life time warrenty and 0% financing for 48 monthes. The sticker price on the window was 35,850, that is almost $12000 off ! The only thing we didn't get was the sun roof, but my husband is tall and the sunroofs don't usually work for us.
    Good luck with your purchase.
  • atrajanatrajan Member Posts: 27
    that is a great deal ...i am in the market to make a purchase tomorrow.

    can you tell me the name of the dealer? I have been quoted for a similar configuration 2009 around $28K OTD. I live in NJ and will not mind driving up to CT to pick one at your price
  • atrajanatrajan Member Posts: 27
    is this a good price?

    it has all the features except for Power sun roof, sirus TV and Sviel and Go.
    From dealer in NJ
  • billyk1billyk1 Member Posts: 16
    Doesn't seem like a great deal. Just paid 22,495 before tax/title for an 09 Touring w/dual dvd, navigation, all leather, 3 zone temp control, uconnect phone 0% for 48 months etc. You can do 1500 better than me if you are a current chrysler owner. PM me and i'll give you the name of the dealer and the salesperson.
  • atrajanatrajan Member Posts: 27
    Hello Billy,

    $22495 is a great price. you can also email me at atrajan "@" yahoo.com . I would like to make the purchase today or monday.

    appreciate the help.
  • chuckflarhuchuckflarhu Member Posts: 18
    Wow, there was nothing like that happening around here. I tried to get anyone below 27k from a MSRP of a little over 35k and couldn't do it.

    I had to have a car Wed to replace an accident car so there was no time to screw around.

    What is this owner loyalty 2000$ off BS. Apparently it is completely random. I bought an 08 T&C last august and wasn't on the list. We even called chrysler about it but they wouldn't do it. Still the 0% is great.

    I would say the deal in CT is almost unbelievable, I would think they would be more expensive there.

    Oh well, I still like the Grand Caravan SXT i ended up with, loving the 4.0 engine I didn't have before. All in all, I feel good.
  • jktmjktm Member Posts: 5
    This was our 4th car from the dealer, I believe customer loyalty helped us out a lot in negotiating our price. Plus I shopped around and told them the best prices I had received.I dealt with the manager directly. I do love the extra features we got this time. This is my 3rd mini van and I gotta love the uconnect phone, it is wonderful.
  • chuckflarhuchuckflarhu Member Posts: 18
    Yeah, I love the uconnect as well. Too bad I rarely get to drive the van.

    Some of the VES stuff has quite a clumsy interface, but it really is great when you get it going.

    I am really digging the 4.0 engine over the 3.8 in our totaled T&C. It's just nice to not have that feeling that your van's power is the equivalent of an '89 Ford Escort with 88 horse.
  • jillmijillmi Member Posts: 2
    So great a deal! Michigan only has $27500 for 2009 town and country touring 25L. I don't care the travel. Could you give me an email about the dealer information?
    Thanks a lot
    My email: jillsd@hotmail.com
  • huffyhuffy Member Posts: 10
    I was just quoted a price of $28,609 for a 2009 T&C Touring with 25L package, swivel seats, booster seats in the 2nd row, backseat TV, and the 4.0L engine. (MSRP = $35,555) Price quote = $28,609 before tax, tags, etc.

    I was hoping to get exterior chrome trim added (for cost) plus 3 additional wireless headphones for no charge. Does that seem reasonable?
  • anneannahsanneannahs Member Posts: 3
    Hi,
    I'm sorry I cannot find the pm button. I would really like to know where you purchased your vehicle. Our Jeep broke down two weeks ago and we would like to get it replaced. :sick:

    Thank you very much
  • nursekevnursekev Member Posts: 18
    Does it have GPS? SIRIUS radio? 28,609 seems like a very good price to me. Where do you live?

    Kevin
  • huffyhuffy Member Posts: 10
    I've actually switched gears a little and I'm now considering getting a 2008 T&C Limited leftover versus a 2009 Touring. How much of a discount do you think I should expect from a dealer that has one of more 2008s still on the lot?

    I have found so far that they just want to take an extra $1k off. Is it unreasonable to think they should be reducing it more for a 2008? Why wouldn't I just take a 2009 if it is only going to cost me $1k more? I thought they'd be more willing to unload the 2008s.
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