Dodge Journey??

[Earther]

Still looking for good family car. Anybody out there owns one of these?
The one I'm looking at is the 2012 Dodge Journey 3.6L SXT.
Any thoughts?

 

[MrMocs]

That 3,6L SXT seems good value but will be heavy on fuel looking also in that price bracket you could consider a Fortuner 2.5 D4D or other similar SUV with a Diesel engine

 

[ponder]

American, would not touch.

 

[Earther]

American, would not touch.

Why?

 

[upup]

expensive parts.
u will also wait long for replacement parts.

 

[ponder]

Why?

expensive parts.
u will also wait long for replacement parts.

Finish is crap. Went to go look at some other Dodge once someone was interested in, panel gaps were not even, interior felt cheap & tacky and then there are the things Robertvv mentioned. We can only guess wrt the handling...

 

[Quantum Theory]

Historically, everybody will tell you how bad they are, but things are changing fast.

Dodge, Jeep, Chrysler have improved fit and finish on their latest "facelift" models. Also, the newer Pentastar engines are great. I've had nothing but good service from the dealers and the maintenance plan is rather comprehensive. Worth considering, for sure...

 

[Quantum Theory]

One more thing... Depreciation is a slight issue. Consider getting a demo or low mileage used model.

 

[Brawler]

Its dodgy...

 

[Quantum Theory]

Its dodgy...

So, he should rather buy Korean... Right?

 

[Earther]

expensive parts.
u will also wait long for replacement parts.

If I get one it will be a demo 2012 model, so for the next 2+ years no maintenance or warranty problems.

 

[Earther]

Historically, everybody will tell you how bad they are, but things are changing fast.

Dodge, Jeep, Chrysler have improved fit and finish on their latest "facelift" models. Also, the newer Pentastar engines are great. I've had nothing but good service from the dealers and the maintenance plan is rather comprehensive. Worth considering, for sure...

Had great service so far from chrysler sa and never had to pay for any replacement parts, not even for shocks or windscreen wipers.

 

[remus786]

If I get one it will be a demo 2012 model, so for the next 2+ years no maintenance or warranty problems.

I did exactly this. So far no regrets

I ended up getting one of these : http://www.cars4sa.co.za/carinfo.php?car=1494010&ref=Showroom

Great car, fantastic value, good build quality. I drove a range topping Lexus before this and whilst it doesn't have quite the finesse or gadgetry I am a happy camper

 

[Hemi300c]

Great vehicle but:

One more thing... Depreciation is a slight issue. Consider getting a demo or low mileage used model.

 

[Yamana_work]

I drove a Dodge Caliber for 6 years, lovely car. Had the VW/Audi diesel engine, which was fantastic.
But:
Out of maintenance plan/warranty costs are ridiculous!
And my local dealer was shocking...

 

[upup]

If I get one it will be a demo 2012 model, so for the next 2+ years no maintenance or warranty problems.

just pop in at a panel beater, and ask how long they wait for car spares, bumper, etc.
Ask merc what does the services cost, under the plan.

 

[Type RSA]

I do not think that it is a bad buy at all. You do not really get "bad" cars these days. Obviously the quality is not as good as german models, but it is still a good car. Love the look of it!!

 

[Earther]

Bought it and loving it to bits

 

[Quantum Theory]

Excellent! Enjoy...

 

[Space]

The 2022 Dodge Journey is nothing more than a rebadged GAC Trumpchi GS5