Dodge Journey Prices Paid and Buying Experience
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However, The Journey is a left over form Daimlers ideas on how to make more money, but make cheap. The insides of the Journey have the same old cheap plastic as in the Jeep Compass/Patroit/ Caliber. The seats were smaller than other brands of vans this size, and fit and finish were ok but sure lackes a quality look and feel. The out side is quite plane and no chrome except the grill.
The Journey I saw had the three row seating, air. and the 2.4L 4 cyl 4 speed outo trans. The price was just below $24,000.
The 2.4 L engine is at best not very powerful, but with the added weight of a van it's not a good choice!
My take, if Chrysler LLC. does not get some quality interiors in their vehicles then KIA has a better chance of becoming #4 in sales, not Chrysler LLC. I am very glad we bought the Pacifica which gets a honest 22 to 25 mpg.
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My dealer had 1 red R/T, a silver base model and a white SXT and a green SXT. Interiors on the upper models looks good to me. I have an 06 Ram so I am familiar with the Dodge interiors. I would like to see one close up on the inside before I make a final judgement. The interior of the base model looked a little spartan though. Seats in the upper models looked comfortable as well. I have found seats in different manufacturers fit body types and definitions of comfort differently. I think my Ram is comfortable, as was the PT Cruiser we had. But I have had a 4Runner that I thought was fine, but others could not bear but a short trip in.
I'd like to drive one, but I am concerned about the power and torque on the 4 cyl. I am very disappointed in the mpg rating in the 6, 16 & 23?? That's terrible if you ask me. When we replace the Passat in our fleet I'll still be looking for something that gets 20 mpg minimum in the city and still has some get up and go.
Why didn't the US get the 2.7 V-6? It may not have made 20 mpg but a better compromise that the 2 engine offerings out there now.
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The only one I saw was the base with the 2.4 and the CHEAP interior and it was $ 23,000.+ and it had no chrome except the Dodge Ram badge on the front. Everything on this one look cheap. Made in Mexico, so fit and finish on the outside was very good. I believe it would be even better if made in the USA!
Perhaps Chrysler LLC. will see that DCX was going cheap to make more $, and correct some of this cheap ill fitting plastic junk, and make some real quality molded plastic that fits and looks and feel nice.
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So far I love it! None of the issues others have mentioned on the various feedback sites. Maybe I'm the beneficiary of waiting to have mine built this past January after the shut-downs. They had ample time to straighten out some of the early first year issues.
So far, so good!
We bought for 18,910 (without TTL before trade with destination) with financing at 2.9% for 4 years.
I had them give us an extra $750 for our trade in, a 9 yr old GMC Safari.
Overall we are pleased. The SXT really seams loaded, dual sided ac/heat control, back ac/heater control, can coolers, dual exhaust, 3.5L with 6 speed tranny. If you want a CUV that you don't ever see around this is one for you.
We like the vehicle. We loaded it up with 3 adults and 2 kids and got about 24 mpg on a 300 mile roadtrip, which was hard to get in the Murano.
Its not perfect but at the price it was totally worth it.
Desire a 2009 SXT or RT with 3rd row option. With the 2010 model year coming fast, l am looking for a dealer that will offer a strong price break to move an 09 off the lot. I am in Texas but would consider working with an out of state dealer.
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JUST IF THIS HELPS ANYBODY.
Does any body else knows about this problem?
Thanks,
Have you neen in US branch of service? If so Chrysler also has a discount. Go to www.yarkcjd.com this is a very large dealer that sells at prices lower thn I have ever see. The prices a r shown with the discount. I think most dealers should cmepretty close. ( I don't work for Yark, or have bought a car from Yark. I just used their prices to geta dealer match.)
Run, don't walk to grab '13 Journeys at current offers. If you want a thrid row crossover even remotely close to this price, FUHGEDDABOUT anything else. Hyundai and Kia have stupidly priced themselves out of contention with third row options. :confuse:
Let's pray reliability matches the looks, drive and price....
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2013 SXT BLACKTOP brand new 2 miles on odometer
4cyl
Base price: 23,095
Total price: 27,680
Options: leather, black top, 3rd row seating & big screen Uconnect.
Total sale price after negotiating for the vehicle before tax
$22,231
2013 3.6 L Dodge Journey SXT - about 28,000 km.
On June 1, 2014, was getting off a highway onto a ramp, stepped on brakes to slow down to ramp speed limit and then the brakes locked suddenly, and the vehicle came to an abrupt halt with the ignition still running. As expected everyone in the vehicle lurched forward. What a major scare! Have not had another incident since then. Have limited confidence in the vehicle now and am not willing to take it on long distance trips.
2015 Crossroad
Quite loaded.
Leather
Nav
Sunroof
$0 down
Only 1st month & DMV due at signing & tax in ea monthly payment - this is how I do all of my leases...
$385 / month
36 months
12k miles / year
So, on delivery I paid $750 total which was my $385 first month + DMV fees. When I went back a few weeks later to p/u my plates they gave me back DMV refund of $99.
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Discounts & rebates. <8991>
Throw in TTL. $1793
Extended warranty. $2300
Trade very rough 07 Ford 500 <1200>
Out the door cash price $25782
Options Preferred Pkg 28V, Nav & Backup, 3.6liter
We show $4,000 in incentives making the True Market Value average price paid for a random zip code $26,636. Your quote is more like $22,900 before TTL and the rest. Sounds killer from here, congrats!
Some people like to wait until the factory warranty is close to expiring before buying an extended warranty, in case they wreck the car or wind up trading it for some reason. May want to check the paperwork and see if it's refundable in case that happens to you - might get some of it pro-rated back (people often qualify but forget to check a few years down the road when someone smacks into their car).
Enjoy the Journey!