2005 Dodge Grand Caravan

Pros: Price, handling, roomy, comfortable.

Cons: Gas mileage can always be improved.

The Bottom Line: Economical minivan with gentle ride and comfortable seating.

Review: After finding out about the addition of our third baby, and looking at our worn down 1995 Oldsmobile Cutlass, we decided that the time had finally come to upgrade a get a new vehicle. A minivan was chosen over SUV's for several reasons. The first of ...

Pros: Stow and go seats, lots of storage and very good a/c. Family friendly.

Cons: Steering feels a little light to me. Would like more road feel.

The Bottom Line: Not as good looking inside as the Honda. But this is a real family friendly van that will do anything you bought a minivan to do, at a good price.

Review: I've owned a lot of Chrysler products over my life time and have had good and bad experiences with them. But I must say, I am pleasantly surprised with this minivan. I have owned it now for 13 months and so far, haven't had a thing go wrong with it. ...

Pros: Stow & Go, versatility, ride, warranty, added standard features and 22 to 26 mpg

Cons: Tire brand used by Dodge

The Bottom Line: This is a GRAND van to own and I would feel safe recommending it to my best friend. Getting 22 to 26 mph PLUS cargo space.

Review: We traded in our '98 Grand Caravan and leased a 2005 Stow & GO Caravan. 3.8V6 engine --plenty strong for over mountains or hauling things. We live in an old house and haul lumber etc to fix up all the time. I wanted Traction Control (for low speed ...

Pros: Roomy, great on gas, no breakdowns

Cons: Back row is a bit cramped

The Bottom Line: Great vehicle, trouble free, lots of space, good price, stow and go seats are a great asset and easy to use.

Review: Three years ago I was in the market for a car. I do a lot of driving between my job and frequent trips to visit my parents three hours away. I was a few months away from getting married and adding a husband and stepdaughter to a family that had been only ...

Pros: versatility of seating/cargo. comfort of 1st and 2nd row seats esp.

Cons: Not the most gas efficient.

The Bottom Line: I love this van. I would recommend it to anyone who wants versatility in a vehicle.

Review: We bought our 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan in May of this year. We had planned on looking at the other makes with fold flat seats, but then Dodge brought out its 2005 model with both rows laying flat! We looked at the other makes, but Chrysler seemed to ...

Pros: Comfortable, quick, good gas economy

Cons: no 3.8 options with the short wheelbase model

The Bottom Line: I think for the money its a good well built van that for me has been very reliable. Although Honda makes a superb minivan aswell.

Review: I have the Dodge Caravan short wheelbase model with the 3.3 V6. I don't need the heavy rear seats so I had them removed reducing weight and improving acceleration, handling and fuel economy. I have done a few simple modifications to it to further ...

Pros: Has a little something for everyone from soccer mom to tailgating daddies.

Cons: Trunk area needs a power adapter and the gas mileage could use some major improvements.

The Bottom Line: If you have a growing family that needs room and would like the option of going on road trips than this is the van for you.

Review: We have had our van a few months and love it dearly. We traded in our Chrsyler Pacifica for it. Pros: 1>Lots of room. I mean allot! I frequent the home improvement store alot and love the stow'n'go seating. I am able to drop all the seats into ...

Pros: Best car overall, that i have ever owned!

Cons: Feel like a mommy in it!

The Bottom Line: BUY THIS if you are looking for a mini van

Review: I bought my van brand new in June 2005. I took out a 39 month lease figuring i wouldnt love my van as much as i do. i got the sxt with power sliding doors, a nav system, fold flat seats! I have tow kids 3 and 9 months. this car has fit my family perfect. ...

Pros: EVERYTHING--STOW & GO,quietness and all of the features added this year.

Cons: NOTHING but the tire brand which is Bridgestone. I prefer Michellin.

The Bottom Line: LOVE this Grand Caravan and feel safe recommending it to anyone. It has everything I like and nothing I didn't want.

Review: We traded in our '98 Grand Caravan and leased a 2005 Stow & GO Caravan. It has a 3.8V6 engine --plenty strong for over mountains or hauling things. We live in an old house and haul lumber etc to fix up all the time. I wanted Traction Control (for low ...

Pros: Quiet, smooth ride, versatile, smart logic

Cons: Gas mileage not as high as expected; wheel rims tend to blacken up a lot

The Bottom Line: This one had everything we were looking for in a replacement van, and then some. Great looks, comfort, hidden features that continue to surprise and delight.

Review: We had previously owned a '97 standard Caravan. After a minor mishap, we found ourselves in a position to look for a new one and went straight to the Dodge dealer to see what might have changed in eight years. What a pleasant surprise. We ended up ...