- 6,977
- old-guy64
I've owned one Chrysler product in the last 15 years, and it is the main reason that I won't even consider a Chrysler product now.
People like me, and there are more than just a few, will require some real convincing. I like the Magnum Wagon, 300C, and Charger's looks but I put so much time and money in to my Voyager, for major repairs, that if I were to by a Mopar product today, it would have to be:
1. Brand New (a year old car with low miles would make me suspicious, due to my previous experiences).
2. Paid for in full (and not too expensive).
3. Have been in production long enough for Consumer Reports to have copius amounts of data backing up its reliability.
And, I would still trade it in in 3 years or 50,000 miles.
The Aspen looks to be about the same length as a Tahoe/Yukon. That platform is too short for three row seating, if you are carrying adults. May be ok for children. But I know from taking all six of my boys when we were shopping SUV's that a Suburban isn't big enough for 8 adult size people. The Tahoe platform is smaller, and the Aspen is of similar size...
Currently, I have no hard feelings toward GM, except that they have a tendency to design their vehicles in such a manner that you almost have to take them in for even the most minor of problems.
Also, they also have more limited space inside compared to Ford. (Suburban vs. Excursion. As for seating room, the Expedition also has more room than the Suburban, but has precious little cargo space.)
My son's Lumina has to be taken in for battery replacement, because the damn battery is under the wiper-washer resevoir. Then it has to be taken back in because the technician will invariably forget to hook the resevoir back up to the hose that takes washer fluid to the sprayers.
My Venture van has to have the headlights removed to change the bulbs. So, when the fixture is put back on the vehicle the lights have to be adjusted for proper aim. Little nitpicks I know, but annoying because it's not something you can spend an hour or less doing in the front yard. You have to plan to be without the vehicle for the day, and plan then your transportation needs accordingly.
People like me, and there are more than just a few, will require some real convincing. I like the Magnum Wagon, 300C, and Charger's looks but I put so much time and money in to my Voyager, for major repairs, that if I were to by a Mopar product today, it would have to be:
1. Brand New (a year old car with low miles would make me suspicious, due to my previous experiences).
2. Paid for in full (and not too expensive).
3. Have been in production long enough for Consumer Reports to have copius amounts of data backing up its reliability.
And, I would still trade it in in 3 years or 50,000 miles.
The Aspen looks to be about the same length as a Tahoe/Yukon. That platform is too short for three row seating, if you are carrying adults. May be ok for children. But I know from taking all six of my boys when we were shopping SUV's that a Suburban isn't big enough for 8 adult size people. The Tahoe platform is smaller, and the Aspen is of similar size...
Currently, I have no hard feelings toward GM, except that they have a tendency to design their vehicles in such a manner that you almost have to take them in for even the most minor of problems.
Also, they also have more limited space inside compared to Ford. (Suburban vs. Excursion. As for seating room, the Expedition also has more room than the Suburban, but has precious little cargo space.)
My son's Lumina has to be taken in for battery replacement, because the damn battery is under the wiper-washer resevoir. Then it has to be taken back in because the technician will invariably forget to hook the resevoir back up to the hose that takes washer fluid to the sprayers.
My Venture van has to have the headlights removed to change the bulbs. So, when the fixture is put back on the vehicle the lights have to be adjusted for proper aim. Little nitpicks I know, but annoying because it's not something you can spend an hour or less doing in the front yard. You have to plan to be without the vehicle for the day, and plan then your transportation needs accordingly.
