Used 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan for Sale

The Dodge Grand Caravan is a great very roomy family vehicle. The trunk space is substantial, and the stow-and-go seating cannot be beat. This is especially helpful for having a big family and transporting a lot of sports equipment. The sliding doors and bucket seating are also great to make carpooling easier with a bunch of kids. However, I see the benefits of this vehicle for other owners too that aren't moms of young children. It's very updated and nice. I love the sporty updated look, versus feeling like I'm driving a minivan. I would highly recommend this purchase for most owners that have a moderate budget, but are looking for a lot of space. It also has many awesome features that are usually not seen in moderately priced vehicles, such as Sirius XM radio, a DVD player, and plenty of USB and charging ports devices. I also love the backup camera that helps me maneuver in tight spots. The engine is fast and quiet, and easily goes from a slow 20 mpg to interstate highway speeds without stopping. I also sincerely love the good sound system to really enjoy my drive time. Unrelated, but my older grandmother enjoys this vehicle because she can get up and down easily without pain as it's easy to slide into the seats. Lastly, this vehicle hands snow and ice quite well. This was an icy Midwestern winter, and I was pleasantly surprised as my tires are nothing special.

I like that I can fit a lot of people in the car and be able to do what I need to in travelling.

This vehicle was purchased as a replacement for our 2002 Dodge Grand Caravan, which we drove for 14 years and had to replace after it was stolen ... twice ... When we first drove the 2012, it "felt" just like the old one; all the controls, displays, etc. were right where we expected them to be, and everything operated quite intuitively to us. There were even a few nice surprises, like an added storage space under the glove compartment and a little compartment perfect for stashing sunglasses. The old van still had a cassette player, while the newer one has a jack for plugging in audio devices (nope, ours doesn't have Bluetooth). But overall, we've come to a new appreciation of the older van. The newer one just isn't put together as nicely and feels like it's already falling apart. The plastic "skirt" on the driver's side seat is either broken or is not attached properly and often gets stuck on the driver's leg when exiting the vehicle. It did not come with a luggage rack as standard equipment, and we'll need to install one. My biggest dislikes will be detailed in the "cons" below; the van has no "get-up-and-go," the blind spot is huge, and the brakes inexplicably squeak.