Recommend me a new minivan!

[GTPpower]

What do they rate it at for mpg?

 

[Shawn1112]

The fronts will get tinted. Headlights/fogs will get upgraded. A set of all weather mats will get ordered and it will get sent...lol

Make sure you do your homework on replacing the lights. Dodge/Chrysler canbus is very finicky when it comes to replacing bulbs (especially headlights) with aftermarket stuff. It can be done and be done correctly, just going to cost you a little more than another car. Search some of the forums and see who/what brand people are recommending.

 

[Jeffs FRC]

What do they rate it at for mpg?

In hybrid mode it’s 30mpg combined. The big gains with this van are by using the battery only by charging with the plug. You get about 35 miles on a full charge. So if you do a lot of short trips around town you could get by without using gas hardly ever.

Make sure you do your homework on replacing the lights. Dodge/Chrysler canbus is very finicky when it comes to replacing bulbs (especially headlights) with aftermarket stuff. It can be done and be done correctly, just going to cost you a little more than another car. Search some of the forums and see who/what brand people are recommending.

Oh trust me I’ve done a ton of reading about upgrading the lights. It doesn’t seem like these vans are affected no matter what lights are used.

 

[Bird1989]

Bump, so we went and looked at a Pacifica hybrid Limited Red S edition last night. Loved everything about it except the damn halogen lights. Did a bunch of research and it seems like a set of GTR Ultra 2 replacement led bulbs will do the trick. Anyways they have it advertised for 10.5k off sticker and I’m pretty sure I can do better than that. Plus it’s a plug in hybrid and will get me a $7,500 tax credit.

We didn’t even haggle last night because I was so bummed with the headlights. Think we might go back and try to make a deal though now that I found that some aftermarket bulbs will fix it.
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Just an fyi about the 7500 tax credit you only get the full amount if you make less then 45k a year. Also I'm assuming you know that the hybrids don't have the second row folding options like the gassers and that they're only fwd.

 

[Stink Star]

Just an fyi about the 7500 tax credit you only get the full amount if you make less then 45k a year.

were are you getting that from? I got a $7500 EV tax credit on a car and make way more than that. In fact the problem with tax credits is that you have to make sure you can qualify for the entire amount by owing enough for them to be able to remove $7500.

 

[Jeffs FRC]

Just an fyi about the 7500 tax credit you only get the full amount if you make less then 45k a year. Also I'm assuming you know that the hybrids don't have the second row folding options like the gassers and that they're only fwd.

Yea I'm pretty sure that's incorrect. I've checked online and also even called my accountant. Both sources tell me I will get an additional $7,500 back when I file next year.

were are you getting that from? I got a $7500 EV tax credit on a car and make way more than that. In fact the problem with tax credits is that you have to make sure you can qualify for the entire amount by owing enough for them to be able to remove $7500.

I've paid about $20k so far this year in Fed taxes so I'm good!

 

[Jeffs FRC]

And yea, the 2nd row stow n go seats are gone which suck, but I'd rather have the hybrid. The limited hybrids actually get rid of a few option that the gasser limited models have like the HID/led lights up front and built in vacuum. It's kind of baffling they tried to remove cost from a top of the line van that is already over 50k...

 

[Bird1989]

Just going by my Chrysler training from yesterday. Not saying you won't get a tax credit but it was mentioned that it is income based.

 

[Jeffs FRC]

Chrysler should stick to selling cars and not trying to figure out accounting...lol

 

[Jeffs FRC]

Wife is second guessing the grey/red interior van. We stopped by the dealer today to look at a few others in the daylight. What’s your favorite color?

grey/red leather

White/red leather. Might not even have anymore it wasn’t on the lot.

Black on black

Velvet red/black leather

pearl white/black leather. Didn’t really like this color it has an almond look

 

[Shawn1112]

My top 3 in order
Velvet on black is sexy
Black on black because black or white look the best imo
White on red

 

[HellPIG]

Something on 20's....

 

[bimmer4life]

Wife is second guessing the grey/red interior van. We stopped by the dealer today to look at a few others in the daylight. What’s your favorite color?

grey/red leather
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White/red leather. Might not even have anymore it wasn’t on the lot.
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Black on black
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Velvet red/black leather
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pearl white/black leather. Didn’t really like this color it has an almond look
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Like the pearl white

 

[Jeffs FRC]

Something on 20's....

The hybrids do not have an option for 20" wheels.

Like the pearl white

Looks better in the pic...

 

[Jeffs FRC]

This grey one in the mix too but it’s at a different dealer.

 

[IceCreamAssassin]

Any of those with red is awful

 

[SBTerminator]

I just bought a 2019 Pacifica Limited for the store. It’s loaded! My wife drives a Sienna XLE and if I was to replace it, it wouldn’t be a Honda Odyssey. Their interior isn’t as kid/adult friendly.

 

[GLADIATOR]

I am not a Mopar hater but I don’t know if I trust their hybrid system because it’s so new. Other than that Pacificas are nice when loaded with options

 

[CMNTMXR57]

We like that maroon. That is what we were originally looking for when we got the '15. The maroon with the tan interior. Problem was they were few and far between and the dealerships that had them wouldn't budge on price.

As far as the Pacifica's, there is a dark blue in the sport trim, which has blacked out bits, that is awesome looking. Not sure if that color is available.

 

[CMNTMXR57]

It is, just looked it up;

 

[Yaj Yak]

the pearl white you said you didn't like i dig from the pic but as you said pics can make shit look different.

 

[Jeffs FRC]

the pearl white you said you didn't like i dig from the pic but as you said pics can make shit look different.

It’s definitely an off white almond looking color. Wish it was more of a pure white with pearl.

 

[boostedguy05]

velvet red with black

 

[boostedguy05]

I am not a Mopar hater but I don’t know if I trust their hybrid system because it’s so new. Other than that Pacificas are nice when loaded with options

that's what the warranty is for.

 

[Dave M]

I have the GTR 2 bulbs in my truck, and I had to use ALFAOBD to get them to work because of the CANBUS system like Shawn mentioned. You're welcome to borrow my tablet if you need to get into the BCM to change the headlight settings.