Hey everyone. We have been tossing around the idea of trading in the 06 grand caravan for a newer option. Our van has 126,000 miles and mechanically is pretty solid. A couple of things that will need addressed at some point. The rear leaf spring bushings are degrading no play or anything but the outside of the bushing on both rear leaf spring hangers is torn on the edge of the bushing. The headliner needs redone as it it tacked up currently. It'll need tires in a couple months and does have the dreaded lower rear quarter panel rust that so many of these vans get on the passenger side. (Right behind rear sliding door in front of the rear tire)
If we traded up we would look to spend around 7-10k on a newer minivan or something like a dodge journey. Other than the rear leaf spring bushings our van is mechanically solid and has been reliable. Hasn't broken down and the issues it has had have been all small. EGR valve alternator and valve cover gaskets is all I've done. Also a few days ago I did the power steering tsb to install a longer hose which was easy and cheap. It relatively reliable cheap to own but because of it's age I do get concerned about using it for vacations far distance trips . That fear is probably silly. What do you guys think. Trade up or hold on to it?
If we traded up we would look to spend around 7-10k on a newer minivan or something like a dodge journey. Other than the rear leaf spring bushings our van is mechanically solid and has been reliable. Hasn't broken down and the issues it has had have been all small. EGR valve alternator and valve cover gaskets is all I've done. Also a few days ago I did the power steering tsb to install a longer hose which was easy and cheap. It relatively reliable cheap to own but because of it's age I do get concerned about using it for vacations far distance trips . That fear is probably silly. What do you guys think. Trade up or hold on to it?