2005 Chrysler Town and Country Consumer Reviews Page 9

An elegant piece of farm machinery

Written by: Veritas on 11/16/2005

Vehicle

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

Review

Bought new July 14, 2005. Has luxury, leather and trailer tow groups. My third Chrysler Corp. minivan in 13 years. In four months I have put only 1600 miles on it - over a quarter of which has been trips to the dealer - because I simply can't stand to listen to it any more than I HAVE to! This car has the most fiendish collection of noises (transmission, a/c compressor, exhaust, suspension, etc.) and the harshest, noisiest ride I have yet encountered in a passenger car in over 50 years of driving experience. I am trying now to get DC to eat the cost of a replacement. DC has finally admitted it knows it has a problem, but doesn't know when - or even if - a fix will be found.

Favorite Features

Seats, instrument layout, styling, stow and go.

Suggested Improvements

DC should learn how to respond more promptly and with more concern to us unfortunates who get one of their mistakes. I know they can do better when they want to.

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Noisy

Written by: Ravis on 11/04/2005

Vehicle

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

Review

Bought this van new. After 2 weeks, constant chirping noise from engine compartment. Been to dealer 4 times with no resolution to the problem. Leave overnight and we will fix it. Not good for Chrysler's image. I will be looking at the Honda on Saturday.

Favorite Features

Good looking van. It turns heads on the street.

Suggested Improvements

Rear view blocked by DVD player screen. You must rely on the side view mirrors.

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Touring

Written by: Donna McDonough on 10/09/2005

Vehicle

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

Review

I got the captain's chairs in the 2nd row. Much more comfortable than the standard seats. Gas mileage could be better, but since I do mostly highway driving I can live with 20-21 mpg. Already had to take van back to dealer to get the electric doors fixed, after only 3 months. They said they couldn't find anything wrong...hmmm... they were working again though when I got it back. Makes me wonder if maybe there is a general problem with the doors? No further problems since then though. The ride is great. Steering is really good too. I was worried about getting into smaller parking spaces, but the van can make a tight turn really well.

Favorite Features

Stow n Go is great! I love how the whole back can fold flat. We can fit our bikes in the back no problem. Also love the tire pressure gauge on the driver's panel. It let me know my pressure was low before I ever would have known it by sight. Also like the radio control buttons on the steering wheel.

Suggested Improvements

Gas mileage. Improve durability of electric doors. The spare tire is in a horrible spot. You have to jack the car up and let the spare drop down from a space between the 2 front seats.I haven't had to do it yet, but I think you will have to crawl under the jacked up car to get to the spare..not good

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Better Than Honda

Written by: Momox on 10/02/2005

Vehicle

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

Review

I love this van. I had so many PROBLEMS with my 2003 HONDA ODYSSEY. I'll never go back to a IMPORT. The seats are great. The whole package is great. Now I won't have to be worried about getting STRANDED like in old HONDA

Favorite Features

Folding seats in both rows. Quiet. RELIABLE

Suggested Improvements

More colors. More Power

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town and country review

Written by: joe Fernandez on 09/22/2005

Vehicle

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

Review

The car drives very well on the open highway, I've taken over three long haul vacations using my town and country and I find the ride to be a great experience and the car very reliable on long travelled distances.

Favorite Features

The power and control of the engine and the handling of the car are excellent. nice smooth and quiet ride.

Suggested Improvements

electrical doors over time with wear will need repairs, other than that I am on my fourth t & C car and have loved all the experiences of driving the car around town and on long drives in the country.

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Good van for the money

Written by: Stan on 09/13/2005

Vehicle

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

Review

Lots of power (3.8 engine). Gas mileage 23-25 on highway, 10-13 in town. Front seat comfort very good, second and third row seats are terrible. Can't sit in them with a bad back. Ride quality is better than Honda and Toyota especially on rough roads. Sound system (6 CD in-dash) is wonderful. Much better overall value than the Honda and Toyota. Bought this van for $7000 less than I could have bought a comperable Toyota or Honda. May not quite have the resale value of the other two, but I would rather have the extra $7000 in my pocket.

Favorite Features

Stow and go seats. This alone puts functionality above the Honda and Toyota. Almost like having an enclosed pickup truck.

Suggested Improvements

Better in-town mileage! Relocate spare tire to inside of van. It's located under the van between the front seats. You have to jack up van and lower the spare tire just to check the air pressure.

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2005 Town and Country Touring Edition

Written by: mrhowland on 09/06/2005

Vehicle

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

Review

Bought touring version; leather, luxury package, DVD system, B/U assist, etc. Driven for 3 weeks now. Love the ride and interior features. Sto-N-Go seats are great and easy to use. Already used them with a large package. Got the rebates and employee pricing and another dealer $400 off, so sticker price of $34,500 was a $28,500 price for me. Fit and finish were excellent. No delivery issues at all. Mileage to date is fair with engine not at peak yet. Averaged 19.5 mpg in combined city/highway. Pure highway delivers 22.0 - 23.5 depending on wind. Only complaint was lousy OEM Turanza EL42 tires, poor treadwear, poor wet traction. Swapped to Turanza LS-Ts and love them, big difference.

Favorite Features

Sto-N-Go seats, easy to use controls, remote power side and tailgate operation, great ride. Climate control system is excellent, love ability to override fan speed. Looks aren't bad either.

Suggested Improvements

Better OEM tires, improved gas mileage. Front seat cup holder is too low on console. Change holder is way too low to be useable by driver.

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Great minivan

Written by: JohnB on 09/06/2005

Vehicle

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

Review

This is a very well built, very low priced minivan. I was impressed by the quality and number of acessories that came standard with this American made minivan.

Favorite Features

well built, low price

Suggested Improvements

none

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Road Trip

Written by: JoeWedge on 08/22/2005

Vehicle

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

Review

In June and July 2005, took a trip from Omaha, NE to Labrador, Canada. Overall trip was 7,000 miles through the rolling hills of Iowa, along the level roads of Illinois thru Ohio, southern mountains of New York and hilly and sometimes very steep hills and mountains of New Brunswick and Newfoundland. Absolutely no problems mechanically with the van. Ride was much more enjoyable than a car. Biggest surprise was that the radio stayed with frequencies for long stretches. Power wise the 3.3L seems a great match for this vehicle. The passing accelaration was good on the two lane roads; also the cruise control performed very well when going up steep roads. Liked the views from sitting higher.

Favorite Features

Radio. Liked the cruise buttons on the steering wheel. Front cup holders extremely convenient where placed. Netting between the seats very functional. Seat arrangements are very versitile and can be made into a bed. Left middle seat out for great load capacity. Power there when needed.

Suggested Improvements

Gas mileage. Got 24-25 mpg on the highway at 70-75 mph. In the city 20 mpg. On a long trip, wish better gas mileage. Length of front seat should be slightly longer. A little less road noise and a slightly more smoother ride over bumps. If you want a cheap reliable van, this is it for $17K.

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1st van

Written by: gilhoole on 08/21/2005

Vehicle

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

Review

This is my first ever Van, I love it...Have the stow n go love the versatility of it..Handles exceptionally well..Standard sound system is great...My last vehicle was merc Gran Marqui, will never go back...Is very roomy, great visibility, and you sit high enough...Grandkids love it also. Plan to take it traveling to warm climate this winter, and i believe i made right choice..Had it into dealer for minor stuff and the service was exceptional also........Kudo's to Chrysler for a great product at a great price......... Bob

Favorite Features

Stow n Go

Suggested Improvements

More little storage compartments in interior, and improved cup holders.

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