2005 Chrysler Town and Country Consumer Reviews Page 11

Exceeds Expectations

Written by: njvan on 05/18/2005

Vehicle

2005 Chrysler Town and Country Limited 4dr Ext Minivan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)

Review

Excellent steering and handling. Has very good power with a smooth 3.8 Litre V-6. Get's around 16 MPG in town and 24 MPG on the road in mixed terrain. My wife is small, so the Sto-N-Go second and third row seats are the easiest we found to configure in any minivan. We have the Limited with very comfortable leather seats. The auto headlights feature, DVD player, and backup warning are excellent features. Good visibility and excellent sound system make driving this vehicle a pleasure. Braking is also excellent. The engineers have done an excellent job on this model. No problems so far on this model. It's worth driving to compare with Honda and Toyota vans. Got more for the money.

Favorite Features

Styling, interior quality, and Stow-n-Go seats. A fun vehicle to drive on long trips; it doesn't wear you out.

Suggested Improvements

More color choices. Better gas mileage in town driving. Need a clock display when radio or GPS is turned off.

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great

Written by: Libby Folgers on 05/06/2005

Vehicle

2005 Chrysler Town and Country Touring 4dr Ext Minivan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)

Review

love the stow n go...comfortable road car...dvd is a hit with the kids...love the automatic everything

Favorite Features

stow n go

Suggested Improvements

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Better familly car than any SUV.

Written by: tinum on 05/04/2005

Vehicle

2005 Chrysler Town and Country Signature Series 4dr Ext Minivan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)

Review

We have been driving this van for 6 months now, and we still love it. We had a 2000 dodge caravan before that had many problems ( thank you extended warranty ) This van is a lot more quiet and handle a little better.

Favorite Features

GPS is great Sound/video system a lot better than after market solutions.

Suggested Improvements

* Stow-n-go can't be done without moving front seats all the way forward (a real pain with electric seats) * TV screen almost completely blocks rear view. * DVD changer is flimsy and sloooow * Keys are BIG

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Luxury Car/Van

Written by: Doug - St. Louis on 05/02/2005

Vehicle

2005 Chrysler Town and Country Signature Series 4dr Ext Minivan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)

Review

My wife was reluctant to give up her '02 Jeep GC Limited to get a kid car, but with 3 children (5, 3, 1), the time has come. When she got home from the dealer, first thing she said was that she should have made the switch sooner, couldn't believe what a nice car it was. She still misses the GC, but nearly every luxury option was available on the van too, and the first time you use the DVD on a long trip you know you made the right choice. My girls love the van too, so much space. Our 5 y.o. calls the map pockets in back her "library". Dual power sliding doors and lift gate are a God-send.

Favorite Features

Comfortable seats great power with buttery shifts Bluetooth hands free phone over stereo DVD Lights flash on side of open exit doors Favorite toy - Navigation system Most practical - power doors my 5 and 3 year olds can operate themselves when getting out. Oh yeah - STOW N GO!!!!

Suggested Improvements

Lower (or more ability to lower) front seats, too close to ceiling if you are tall. Need a place to stash your "things" that is not in the bin (sun glasses, etc.) Eight inch panel at bottom of center stack (in front of bin) would be a great place for an easy access drawer, now just dead space.

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Comfortable van for family

Written by: NY Mom on 04/29/2005

Vehicle

2005 Chrysler Town and Country Touring 4dr Ext Minivan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)

Review

This is my first Chrysler product and overall, I am enjoying the T & C. I like the automatic doors, although they are loud. It's very comfortable and roomy. My kids & I tested a few vans, and they felt that the second row seats were the most comfortable - I agree! Love the DVD player. The sound quality of the stereo is poor. The biggest complaint is that when I am going out into traffic, sometimes my wheels do not grip (the roads are not wet or slippery)and they spin. It does not do well in snow.

Favorite Features

The room that we have, comfortable seats, and the DVD player.

Suggested Improvements

More cup holders. Better stereo system. AWD. Better traction control.

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2005 Chrysler Town & Country Limited

Written by: Neal Martin on 04/15/2005

Vehicle

2005 Chrysler Town and Country Limited 4dr Ext Minivan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)

Review

The larger 3.8 liter engine is a vast improvement over the 3.3 liter of the Dodge van I owned previously. It has more horsepower and I have even been getting better gas mileage besides! The seating does not allow long items to be slid under them. I rarely removed the seats in my old van so I don’t have much use for folding seats. There is a loss of about 1 ½ to 2 inches of head room in the front seats as compared to my old van. Even with the seats in the fully down position I find that I have to partially recline the seat back so my head will not be touching the ceiling. The van is designed more for the 100 pound tiny “soccer mom” than the average to larger sized driver.

Favorite Features

Excellent stereo, heated leather seats, powered side doors and rear hatch, sun roof, DVD player, GPS Navigator, body styling

Suggested Improvements

More head room, side air bags with the sun roof option, a better center console and bigger glove compartment, more up front storage (the under seat drawer is no longer an option), GPS Navigator that accurately reads altitude (mine shows a negative 100 feet from actual with no adjustment available).

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Not a Chrysler anymore

Written by: Bob Rose on 04/12/2005

Vehicle

2005 Chrysler Town and Country Limited 4dr Ext Minivan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)

Review

My wife hates the seats they are hard. Had a hitch installed and now the body structure is loose on the Rear fender where bumper connects to fender. In other words A Chrylser used to be the top of the line of everything but no more.

Favorite Features

Fold down seats.

Suggested Improvements

Improve seats and interior components

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Very Happy so far...

Written by: Dennis Baker on 04/09/2005

Vehicle

2005 Chrysler Town and Country 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 4A)

Review

Very quiet. Better that expected handling. Practical yet comfortable interior layout. Seems more solidly built than my old one, a 1992. Seems a good value for $20K. Initial gas mileage a bit of a dissapointment: 16mpg city. Haven't taken a trip yet.

Favorite Features

Low noise level Handling Interior layout. Comfort Snazzy Looks

Suggested Improvements

Include 6 speakers (instead of 4) in the base model. Include remote adjustable mirrors on base model.

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I love a mini-van?

Written by: robinhawk on 04/06/2005

Vehicle

2005 Chrysler Town and Country Limited 4dr Ext Minivan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)

Review

I never thought that I'd own a mini-van let alone love to drive it! Our T&C is incredibly comfortable and classy -- you forget you're driving a mini-van at all. I just wish that it got a little better fuel mileage, but it's typical of all mini-vans.

Favorite Features

automatic sliders and rear hatch, heated seats, console controls on steering wheel

Suggested Improvements

More space to get back to third seat. reconfigure cd console (too close to beverages)

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Best minivan so far

Written by: john on 03/31/2005

Vehicle

2005 Chrysler Town and Country Touring 4dr Ext Minivan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)

Review

This is our fourth chrysler minivan and it is the best. It is quieter, more comfortable than any other and the stow and go seats are nothing short of terrific. Fuel economy has been a bit of a disappointment, but otherwise an excellent vehicle.

Favorite Features

Stow and Go seats Sun roof

Suggested Improvements

Sound system could be better. Six Cd system that we purchased is lacking in audio quality.

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