1998 Dodge Grand Caravan

Pros: Roomy, comfortable, great design, appealing, suits all family members.

Cons: Some parts can be costly. Can get a speeding ticket before you know it.

The Bottom Line: I recommend it to anyone with a family It's great for frequent travelers and anyone enjoying comfort. Also great for those who work out of their vehicle.

Review: This is an updated review: History of a Caravan I purchased a used 1998 Dodge Caravan and I am highly impressed by it. I have a child of my own, plus a nephew and 2 stepchildren that I transport regularly. The old car just ...

Pros: Significant improvement in reliability and design over 1996-1997.

Cons: Heavy rear bench seat; sound system not up to "premium" standards.

The Bottom Line: The 1998 and later Caravans are huge improvements over the 1996-1997 models; this has been a joy to own and drive.

Review: Our 1998 now has 55,000 miles of nearly flawless performance, a great smooth ride, plenty of room and comfort - a van that everyone who gets in comments on the comfort and great looks. If you are considering a used Plymouth or Dodge mini-van, pay a...

Pros: Comfort, drivability, mileage

Cons: None at this point

The Bottom Line: I would recommend this vehicle based on the fact that I could not find another vehicle in this class and price range, that could compare.

Review: My Van: 1998 Grand Caravan SE Sport 3.3 Liter engine Infinity CD Stereo Power Seats Power Windows Power Mirrors Overhead Information, direction outside temp. gauge, etc. 4 Captain chairs Digital odometer Sporty looking gauges including RPM ...

Pros: Smooth, tight ride, very affordable, stylish.

Cons: Noisy tires, rather short-lived suspension system.

The Bottom Line: Nothing else compares, Dodge is King of Minivans. Options, value, affordability make this the best minivan you can get.

Review: This is our fourth Dodge Grand. I actually wanted a newer vehicle, but my neighbor (a used car salesman) found this low-mileage beauty for $5800. My husband and I (plus 4 kids and loads of gear) have a '91 Dodge, still running. We own a '99 Grand ...

Pros: USABLE CARGO SPACE, comfort, leg room, whole car

Cons: weight of third seat to lift out of car

The Bottom Line: I would buy this van again in a heart-beat! LOVE it!

Review: We bought a 1998 Grand Caravan in June of 1998. I loved it except for the third seat weighting in at a "ton" when you try to get it out of the van and have to lift it. We drove away with a brand new car and the dealer never saw us again except for ...

Pros: Comfort, Ride, Roominess, Reliability

Cons: All the Dodge-haters make me nervous. Did I get the only good one?

The Bottom Line: Highly recommend. Ours went nearly 10 years and 190k miles.

Review: This is the "soccer mom" review. If you want a technical rundown of every facet of the vehicle this probably won't satisfy you. If you want to know how we felt about it after ten years and 190k - it is. We purchased it after our beloved Saturn sedan ...

Pros: SAFE, ROOMY, COMFORTABLE,AFFORDABLE, AFTER 57,000 MILES-NO SHOP VISITS!

Cons: LOW GAS MILEAGE--18MPG

The Bottom Line: HONEYMOON OVER BUT STILL IN LOVE after 57,000 miles and NO PROBLEMS and NO TIRE problems at all!(I do rotate tires every 5,000.)Gas town-19MPH trip 26.5MPH!

Review: We had a '85 (new),a '90(used under 1 year),Caravan Grand, and we love them. Then we decided to just try a Ford Windstar for a ride, mistake. Then we bought it for the ride and quietness big mistake.

AFTER 57,000 MILES, NO SHOP VISITS AND IT'S...

Pros: Good acceleration and handling, very roomy, and comfortable seating

Cons: Average 20 mpg and flashing dash lights are distracting

Review: I am a mother of three boys and desperately needed a vehicle that offered a lot of room and comfort for long road trips. We took our van on vacation the day after we bought it and we absolutely love it. We have the Dodge Caravan SE fully loaded...

Pros: Very roomy!

Cons: backseat windows don't open

Review: This car was bought for our family of 4 as a family car. I also drive it to work everyday (I am a music teacher and I have to carry around a lot of stuff). It is a very roomy car. It is great for road trips-my sister, her little girl, my kids, and I...

Pros: Lots of Room!

Cons: leather seats are not that easy to clean

Review: We bought the Dodge Grand Caravan three months after buying a Plymouth Grand Voyager (same vehicle, different grill). Unfortunately, a forty foot tree fell on our Voyager. The salesman, however, was happy to see us (not happy about the tree)!

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