First Time Minivan Owner
This was an impulse purchase because the van had very low mileage and looked showroom new and is the loaded Touring version. It has power everything and everything works. Never owned a minivan before and I had just sold my old pickup truck that needed a lot of work, so I figured I could get the utility of a truck, with the stow & go seats (which are great!) and room to haul family & friends. Have only owned for a few months, but very pleased so far. Gas mileage is good for a van. With mixed city & hwy driving I average about 23 mpg. It's very comfortable and easy to drive and park. Much easier to park than a pickup truck. Note that this Touring model is a large minivan, longer than many others, so with the captains chairs, it does sort of feel like you are driving a large conversion van from the 80s or even an Econoline van since it feels so long. If I buy another van in the future, it will probably be a shorter model. Not sure how long I will keep this one, but it's definitely a step up from the old Buick Century I traded in and it gets about the same mileage. I gave 4 stars to Performance because their is some body lean on sharp turns, 4 stars for quality because the door switches are not lighted and automatic headlights are not a standard option, and 3 stars for value for the money because these vans seem to depreciate quickly, which is probably why I got mine for so little.
- FirstTimer, 2005 Chrysler Town and Country
