2006 Chrysler Pacifica Consumer Reviews Page 5

Owned 25 new cars, this is the best one

Written by: Wewans on 08/31/2006

Vehicle

2006 Chrysler Pacifica Touring 4dr Wagon (3.5L 6cyl 4A)

Review

We love this car because it has all of the room of a minivan, but it is not a 'box'. It has a very distinct and appealing style. It looks like a 'classy' car, and when you look in the interior it is even more so. Gas mileage is not good, but that is a trade of because of the weight and safety of the vehicle. What good is it to save on gas if the vehicle is not heavy and safe. Is a family member's life worth a few hundred dollars in gas savings over the life of the vehicle? For its size and weight (4600 lbs} fuel economy is not bad. Compare apples to apples, oranges to oranges, and 4600 lbs vehicles to 4600 lb vehicles.

Favorite Features

Styling, rear power hatch, back up sensors.Ride, ride, ride.

Suggested Improvements

Better gas mileage, but not at the risk of making the vehicle lighter and less safe

7 out 7 people found this review helpful

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Pacifica

Written by: CRITREALTY on 08/26/2006

Vehicle

2006 Chrysler Pacifica Limited 4dr Wagon (3.5L 6cyl 4A)

Review

Great family travel vehicle. Especially great childrens vehicle with DVD player installed.

Favorite Features

Good travel vehicle.

Suggested Improvements

Gas mileage imporvement.

4 out 4 people found this review helpful

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WE LOVE IT! Smartest Buy Ever!

Written by: Very Pleased on 08/22/2006

Vehicle

2006 Chrysler Pacifica 4dr Wagon (3.5L 6cyl 4A)

Review

Words can't describe how happy we are with our new Pacifica! My husband and I have a daughter and a little boy on the way, and we needed to get into a larger vehicle without putting out too much money. So we chose to lease the 5 passenger Pacifica. We love everything about it! The style, the way it drives (we're already planning a road trip), the comfort, EVERYTHING! Other reviewers commented on the fuel economy. The gas mileage is fine with me. We bought it Saturday and on Wednesday are only at a half a tank. For the size of the vehicle, the gas mileage is fine. Trust me! If you have a small family, and can't afford the high priced Honda Odessey yet, the Pacifica is the way to go!

Favorite Features

Everything!

Suggested Improvements

Nothing!

23 out 38 people found this review helpful

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Great Vehicle

Written by: Happy Owner on 08/21/2006

Vehicle

2006 Chrysler Pacifica Touring 4dr Wagon (3.5L 6cyl 4A)

Review

I was looking for a traditional SUV but fell in love with the Pacifica. It seats 5-6 comfortably, rides smoothly, and has a very distinctive look. I did a test drive of the new 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe (which was nice) but decided the Pacifica had a more luxurious and quiet ride.

Favorite Features

Interior design and space.

Suggested Improvements

NA

5 out 5 people found this review helpful

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Lexus good looks, without the cost!

Written by: Scott S on 08/14/2006

Vehicle

2006 Chrysler Pacifica Limited 4dr Wagon (3.5L 6cyl 4A)

Review

After my wife and I were deciding between a Honda Pilot, Nissan Murano, or another Ford Explorer, we found the Pacifica at the Chicago Autoshow. It doesn't have the best gas millage of the bunch, but it's way better than my 2000 Ford Explorer AWD. (13 mpg) I drive aggressively, but manage to get 19 mpg around town, and 23 mpg highway. I told my wife I would only get it if we bought the Limited. I didn't like the flat black plastic lower panels, plain interior. The Limited really adds some class to the car, and after comparing it to my friends Lexus RX330, I think it's as good of styling and I paid a lot less! The Pacifica Limited FWD is a great looking car that is a pleasure to drive!

Favorite Features

Love the hands free U-connect for Bluetooth cellphone! Best option on the car.

Suggested Improvements

The trans could use another gear. I think 2007's are coming with 5 speeds. The trip reset by the speedo is hard to reach. Add it into the setup menu like Nissan and other mfg's do!

2 out 2 people found this review helpful

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Family car for older kids

Written by: David P on 08/10/2006

Vehicle

2006 Chrysler Pacifica Touring 4dr Wagon AWD (3.5L 6cyl 4A)

Review

We have had the car for a week and used it for local and long distance travel. It is quite comfortable and the middle row console separates my kids (a great feature). Car like ride with high seating position trumps SUV's. Vehicle has a lower center of gravity than a minivan. Mercedes like suspension. This car exceeds the R Class for 25G less.

Favorite Features

Incredibly comfortable, 5 Star Crash ratings, Radio/ DVD player

Suggested Improvements

5 speed transmission, make roof rack cross bars standard, needs slightly more power.

14 out 15 people found this review helpful

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Joe's review

Written by: Joseph Critchley on 08/05/2006

Vehicle

2006 Chrysler Pacifica Limited 4dr Wagon (3.5L 6cyl 4A)

Review

Comfortable to drive, easily adapted from six passengers to utility use. Roomy yet does not feel large when driving or parking.

Favorite Features

Useability

Suggested Improvements

Fuel Economy

3 out 3 people found this review helpful

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Looks great

Written by: Gus Rodriguez on 08/02/2006

Vehicle

2006 Chrysler Pacifica Touring 4dr Wagon (3.5L 6cyl 4A)

Review

Comfortable while driving,stable in rainy condition, many features not found in most cars, normal pick-up power

Favorite Features

rear door automatic open & close with remote for loading, plenty of lights for all purpose

Suggested Improvements

front side windows are located too high for tranactions with drive-in services, need to improve gas milage

2 out 2 people found this review helpful

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Great Tourer

Written by: Dick G on 08/01/2006

Vehicle

2006 Chrysler Pacifica Touring 4dr Wagon (3.5L 6cyl 4A)

Review

The Pacifica is all you need if you enjoy riding and touring the highway. I even use it as my commuter and not only does it provide reasonable fuel economy at 21 mpg, I also feel secure and safe in the tight body... without all the heavyness of a truck based SUV (Traded a Durango). Seats are great, low noise in cabin and a great view except for backing up.. but getting used to that as well!

Favorite Features

Seats, Comfort, Low Cabin Noise, not trucklike at all

Suggested Improvements

Quieter back interior fans, can be iritating at highest speed (vents too small?)How about a jack for headphones for the stereo? The wireless are great but I would use when others watch movie.

2 out 2 people found this review helpful

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After first year only so-so

Written by: Dave Tacker on 07/30/2006

Vehicle

2006 Chrysler Pacifica Touring 4dr Wagon (3.5L 6cyl 4A)

Review

After the first year, I am not so satisfied. Came with defective ball joints (brake = thunk!), and a rattle that the dealer had to jimmy-rig to fix. Does drive OK, but feels sluggish. Suppose it handles like any other SUV. Blind spots are annoying. Paint on the plastic parts is really of low quality and tiny dings cause missing paint that peels more and more. Horrible gas mileage for a V6 (12-14 MPG in city). No space for any cargo with 3rd seat up. Very disappointing, will probably sell before warranty is up.

Favorite Features

Is comfortable for long distance travel. Ok for around town. Back seat is adeqate for car pooling.

Suggested Improvements

Better gas milage for a V6 would be a big boon. Also better paint quality on the plastic.

6 out 8 people found this review helpful

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