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2005 Chrysler Pacifica - I will stick to American made cars from now on!
Well, I currently own a 2005 Chrysler Pacifica. I have had the car since 2007 so I got it two years old. Its more of a van now a days here in 2015. Considering my car has 190,000 miles on it as of now I guess you can say it has drove the distance, even though I see way older cars on the street, such as hondas, toyotas, and fords. So that makes me a little weary about chryslers. I also am not in love with the fact they discontinued the model because they suck so that makes it way harder to find cheap/affordable car parts in the area without going online. So would I recommend a Chrysler Pacifica 2005 edition to a friend or family member my firm answer would be a no! Buy American made cars...
Story
Well I loved delivering newspapers in her, she has a lot of trunk space, especially when the kids aren't riding I can Let the back seats fold down and fill her up to go on my route, so that was always fun, making money with my car!
Pros
The things I loved about this vehicle, at one point in time would be the interior space of the vehicle. I have always loved going on trips and I have a husband and two small children so we need plenty of room that's what originally made this car appealing to us. That's crazy as I am typing it is hard to think of "pros", I am ready to get to the "cons" its more of those than "pros", that should tell you something there. Lets see, the trunk is a very large size they made the trunk bigger in the 2005 edition because it does not include third row seating. SO pretty much those are the only thin... (more)
Cons
Wow okay! Well I hate the fact that my model of the Pacifica does not have third row seating a much needed future for this type of car, considering it looks like a van anyways. I also hate the fact that the car only does 17mpg come on its not a luxury car they could have given us way more mileage. Another problem is the car has a whole list of mechanical issues, like now I have to unhook the battery sometimes due to the doors locking on their own or the alarm going off on its on. Another issue that I have encountered in the past with this car is the starter going out and having to be repla... (more)
2006 Chrysler Pacifica - Mostly positive
Overall the Pacifica is a good vehicle. We have owned it for almost 2 years and had no issues previously. Last month, our alternator went bad, causing some other damage and a $1000 repair bill. Our oil tends to run low (a recurring issue over the vehicle's lifetime), but regular oil changes resolve that problem easily.
The vehicle functions adequately and provides enough space for 2 large dogs and a small child (one of the biggest selling points).
Story
We take our dogs and child to our family cabin.
Pros
3 Rows
Automatic trunk (button to open on key fob)
Built-in garage door opener
Seat warmers
2 automatic seat positions
6 CD changer
Climate control
Cons
Computer issues require maintenance by dealer, not regular mechanic
Oil tends to run low
Not stellar gas mileage
2006 Chrysler Pacifica - The family car
After my last car died, we didn't really know where to go, and after some deliberation, my wife and I settled on the Pacifica, which turned out to be one of the best choices ever. The car is very roomy and has floored down seats, so we can fit lots of things inside or even up to 6 full grown adults comfortably. It really is a wonderful car for an active family lifestyle because on numerous occasions we have had to drive a bunch of screaming kids to little league practice and they all can fit in the Pacifica with no issues.
Story
Having to take my daughter and her entire little league team out for pizza after they won the championship. They were all singing along to Hungry Like the Wolf on the way to Pizza Hut. it was a fun night.
Pros
The room is clearly the best feature, but I also like the fuel usage. It goes for nearly 300 miles on a full tank and tells you how much you have or don't have which is a real plus because it does away with the guess work. The satellite radio was easy to get a subscription and is a definite check in the positive column because it came preinstalled. The hatch is also pretty sweet because it has plenty of room for groceries or soil or just about anything we can fit inside.
Cons
The biggest one I can think of is the constant battle against rust. Also the headlights and tail lights are a real pain to replace and also seem to go out way more often than any other car I've ever owned. Any other complaints I have are pretty light by comparison to the pros.
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