- minivan 165,907
- Bel Air, MD
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- minivan 165,907 silver automatic
2008 chrysler town and country review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. Redesigned for 2008. introductionchrysler has redesigned the town & country minivan for 2008. With these improvements, chrysler bills the town & country as the ultimate family friendly vehicle, and we agree. in addition to the new seating arrangement, the 2008 chrysler town & country gets a new engine choice, a 4. 0-liter v6 that is more competitive with the v6 offerings from other manufacturers. The 4. 0 moves the t&c nicely, while the carryover 3. 8-liter v6 is adequate for around-town duty. The base engine is a 3. 3-liter v6. The town & country is a big vehicle, however, and it is not nimble. It is prone to body lean in turns and the ride can feel floaty at highway speeds. The honda odyssey and nissan quest are more car-like and sportier. the town & country's entertainment and seating options, however, are the best in the class, matched only by the dodge grand caravan. The available stow 'n go seating tucks the second-row seats nicely into the floor, and when those seats are up, the floor bins offer storage space. The second row turns to face the third row with a table in between. It will help keep the kids entertained with games of checkers, a place to draw, or any number of other possibilities. The dual screens allow different viewing options for kids that can't agree on what to watch. And for the adults up front, chrysler's new mygig hard drive radio stores up to 1600 songs. overall, the 2008 town & country does what a minivan should. It is a great vehicle for families that need to haul kids and cargo on a regular basis. And the seating and entertainment options will prevent a lot of the fights that inevitably accompany road trips. The limited upgrades to a 251-hp 4. 0-liter v6 with the six-speed automatic. Also offered are chrysler's mygig multimedia infotainment system 1,300), which adds a rearview camera, sirius satellite radio, chrysler's uconnect hands-free cell phone link and a navigation system with real time traffic and voice activation to the mygig multimedia entertainment system. Three rear dvd entertainment systems are offered. The lx model is available with entertainment group 1 2,120), which has a single rear dvd screen, and also comes with sirius satellite radio, a rearview camera, and the mygig multimedia entertainment system with 20-gigabyte hard drive. Entertainment group 3 2,020) for the limited model has two rear video screens with two dvd players, plus sirius backseat tv. A trailer tow group 795) includes heavy-duty engine cooling, trailer wiring harness, and load-leveling rear air suspension. Stand-alone options include two integrated child seats 225) for the second row, uconnect cell phone link 275), sunroof 895), a power-folding third-row seat 595), and sirius backseat tv 495). Several of the higher line standard features are also available for the lower line models. safety equipment includes dual-stage front airbags, head-protecting curtain side airbags, tire-pressure monitor, abs with brake assist, traction control, and electronic stability control. Optional safety features include rear park assist and a rearview camera. walkaroundwith its 2008 redesign, the town & country drops its short wheelbase body style, opting for three long-wheelbase models. The vehicle's architecture is basically the same, but stretched a bit. Compared to the outgoing long wheelbase model, the 2008 town & country is 1. 9 inches longer in wheelbase, two inches longer overall, and at least 100 pounds heavier model for model. even with those larger dimensions, the 2008 town & country's size is comparable to several competitors. The nissan quest, chevrolet uplander, kia sedona, honda odyssey, and toyota sienna are all within two inches, plus or minus, in overall length. The roof is wider at the top, also contributing to the boxier look. the snout features a large grille heavily influenced by that of the chrysler sebring and pacifica. The body sides have a clean, simple design, as the last model's side strakes have been eliminated. The rear liftgate is available with power operation, which is handy, but the rear glass doesn't open separately, which isn't. Chrome accents on the front and rear fascias, door handles, belt molding, and mirrors lend an upscale appearance. interiorthe town & country's competitive advantage can be found on the inside. While ambiance and materials quality are not tops in the class, thoughtful features are. The chrysler town & country is brimming with them. first the mundane. Hard plastic dominates the dash and doors. The only padded surfaces are found on the captain's chairs' fold-down armrests, and they are an unimpressive looking rubberized material. The gauges are easy to spot and the various controls are clearly marked. the radio and/or mygig system is set high on the center of the dash for easy access. With either system, the controls are easy to use, but those on the right side are a bit of a reach for the driver. The cd/dvd changer is also set low, making it a possible distraction to use while driving. The gearshift is mounted between the radio and the instrument panel. It's an odd position, but it works and there is an electronic gear readout in the instrument cluster. the mygig radio is available as the mygig multimedia infotainment system, which includes a navigation system with voice activation, or as the mygig entertainment system, which does not have a navigation system. Both systems have a 20-gigabyte hard drive to hold music, pictures, and, with the infotainment system, navigation map information. Chrysler says the infotainment system version can hold 1600 songs; it can hold almost twice as many without the navigation system. front-seat room and comfort are typical for a minivan. The front captain's chairs afford an upright driving position with an suv-like view of the road. There is plenty of head room, and leg room will only be lacking for the tallest drivers. A tilt steering wheel and available adjustable pedals should help most drivers tailor a comfortable seating position. the clever features start with the storage solutions. Chrysler provides two glove boxes and some cubbies in the center stack for small items storage. A total of 13 cupholders are found throughout the van, so. AM/FM✔ Bucket Seats✔ Power Locks✔ Climate Control✔ Cruise Control✔ Navigation System✔ Sunroof/Moonroof✔ Air Conditioning✔ Aluminum Wheels
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