2019 Dodge Grand Caravan GT 61000 miles $26k -- is it a deal?

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C(-)ris-

You make a good point that I totally agree with.

The devil you know....blah blah.

Subarus will blow a head gasket at 100k miles.

Volvos have electric/AC gremlins.

Ford's CVTs are terrible.

So if you can live with the probability of transmission woes, then Chrysler minivans might be an adequate solution.

I also agree that this is a TERRIBLE time to buy used...unless you have to!

If i had to buy transportation for a young family, I would try for a 1-3yr solution.

I would look for something uber reliable with high mileage and try to spend less than $15k.

Stay well.

Rob

[Racer X]

A good trans rebuild can be 5 grand these days. There hasn't been a 1K trans rebuild since the turn of the century.

[jdc]

Racer X wrote:
A good trans rebuild can be 5 grand these days. There hasn't been a 1K trans rebuild since the turn of the century.

100%. Had our basic Camry v6 done 10 years ago….$3000.

[Bill in NC]

C(-)ris wrote:
[quote=Racer X]
Chrysler has had transmission issues in minivans as long as they have been making minivans.

I'd rather have to do a transmission rebuild at 100k miles than be plagued by engine and electrical issues for the lifetime of the vehicle.
Biggest "problem" with Chrysler minivans is that they use their own proprietary transmission fluid...can't use GM or "universal" ATF w/o major problems.

~150,000 miles on my 3rd generation Dodge Grand Caravan & only just now needed a leaking solenoid pack replaced...for DIYers, Transmission Shift Solenoid Pack Service Kit w/ Speed Sensors A604 41TE 21380 is ~$100 off eBay...people take these to 300,000 miles...Pacifica redesign has proven less reliable.