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What was the review of the 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan?

What was the review of the 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan?

The 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan receives praise for its large interior, innovative seating arrangement and wide array of kid-distracting gadgets. Still, most reviewers find its restyled appearance unexceptional.

Is the Dodge Grand Caravan a family car?

The 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan is loaded with practical features that families on the go will use and appreciate, but it’s not the most luxurious minivan out there. The family-car experts at TheCarConnection.com studied the latest road tests to write this conclusive review of the new 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan.

What are the problems with a Dodge Grand Caravan?

Started to lose oil, and eventually had more small gasket leaks than I could count. Also had problems with the body starting to rust out, the electronic door locks, the brakes and alignment, and finally lost the starter, the exhaust system, and the radiator at 146,000 miles.

How big is the wheelbase of a Dodge Grand Caravan?

The Dodge Grand Caravan weighs over two tons, so power is an important component of overall driving safety and satisfaction. The Grand Caravan’s long wheelbase of 121.2 inches affords a spacious interior with comfortable seating in all three rows.

The 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan receives praise for its large interior, innovative seating arrangement and wide array of kid-distracting gadgets. Still, most reviewers find its restyled appearance unexceptional.

The 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan is loaded with practical features that families on the go will use and appreciate, but it’s not the most luxurious minivan out there. The family-car experts at TheCarConnection.com studied the latest road tests to write this conclusive review of the new 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan.

Started to lose oil, and eventually had more small gasket leaks than I could count. Also had problems with the body starting to rust out, the electronic door locks, the brakes and alignment, and finally lost the starter, the exhaust system, and the radiator at 146,000 miles.

The Dodge Grand Caravan weighs over two tons, so power is an important component of overall driving safety and satisfaction. The Grand Caravan’s long wheelbase of 121.2 inches affords a spacious interior with comfortable seating in all three rows.

What’s the difference between the Dodge Grand Caravan SE and SXT?

SE models get a 3.3-liter V-6, while the SXT has a 3.8-liter V-6. A 4.0-liter V-6 is optional for the Dodge Grand Caravan SXT. As the table below shows, there’s very little difference — and in some cases no difference — in gas mileage estimates among the three engines despite significant horsepower and torque differences.

What kind of engine does the Dodge Grand Caravan have?

All Grand Caravans have front-wheel drive, but buyers have a choice of three V-6 engines. SE models get a 3.3-liter V-6, while the SXT has a 3.8-liter V-6. A 4.0-liter V-6 is optional for the Dodge Grand Caravan SXT.

How big are the wheels on a Dodge Grand Caravan?

The Grand Caravan looks blocky from the sides, and the rounded D- pillars don’t really hide the fact that the Grand Caravan has a frumpy rear. But hey, it is a minivan. Sixteen-inch wheels are standard; the base SE trim level gets steel wheels and hubcaps, while the uplevel Dodge Grand Caravan SXT comes with aluminum rims.

Is the 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan a good car?

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SE models get a 3.3-liter V-6, while the SXT has a 3.8-liter V-6. A 4.0-liter V-6 is optional for the Dodge Grand Caravan SXT. As the table below shows, there’s very little difference — and in some cases no difference — in gas mileage estimates among the three engines despite significant horsepower and torque differences.

All Grand Caravans have front-wheel drive, but buyers have a choice of three V-6 engines. SE models get a 3.3-liter V-6, while the SXT has a 3.8-liter V-6. A 4.0-liter V-6 is optional for the Dodge Grand Caravan SXT.

The Grand Caravan looks blocky from the sides, and the rounded D- pillars don’t really hide the fact that the Grand Caravan has a frumpy rear. But hey, it is a minivan. Sixteen-inch wheels are standard; the base SE trim level gets steel wheels and hubcaps, while the uplevel Dodge Grand Caravan SXT comes with aluminum rims.

Is the Dodge Grand Caravan a good car?

The old Dodge Grand Caravan’s cabin was overdue for an update, and the all-new 2008 version is a huge improvement in terms of materials quality. The fit and finish are nearly as good as the Odyssey’s, and the Honda is one of the segment leaders in this area.

What kind of seating does a Dodge Grand Caravan have?

The optional Stow ‘n Go system includes two bucket seats that can fold flat into the floor. Dodge’s latest seating system is called Swivel ‘n Go, and it consists of two captain’s chairs that can rotate to face people in the third row. A removable table can be installed between the rows.

Are there any problems with the Dodge Caravan?

A decent van with a lot of problems. 108,000 miles and counting. To start off the Dodge Caravan 2008-2010 model years are plagued with problems. The keyless entry fobs routinely fail, resulting in expensive reprograming and new key replacement costs.

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