2008 Chrysler Pacifica Touring AWD

Pros

It is more compact than my 2002 Dodge Caravan

Cons

Wish it got better than 20 m/p/g in the city

Purchased As Used

I really love this car. I love the comfort and it handles better than any car I have had in years. The anti-lock breaks are great in wet weather because you don't feel like you are going to hydroplane off the road. Middle and back seats fold down even which is great for transporting large items. Even though I live in Phoenix, the leather seats seem to stay cool even in the hottest weather; just keep them covered and out of the sun. On top of that, it is a beautiful car and it seems to turn heads. That is one reason why I bought this car. I have no regrets. You really have to try one....read morehide

Pros

Roomy, great-looking, versatile

Cons

Blind spot due to high back end

I love this car. I drove an Infiniti I30 for 15 years because I didn't think I would be happy with anything else, and I refused to drive an SUV or mini-van, and then I test-drove one of these and fell in love. It is the perfect versatile vehicle to accommodate 1 or 6 passengers and luggage with ease. Looking at it from the outside you would never believe there is so much storage space and room. All features are easy to access and use. I've ridden in all 3 rows, and have never had an issue with space or comfort.

I'm only 5'4", so the high back end does give me a blind spot when backing, but we purchased a back-up camera and eliminated the problem. My husband is 6', and he doesn't have an issue. This is the ONLY con.

It's also a beautiful car, with the classic Chrysler big chrome grill and leather interior. Easy to maintain its good looks, even with kids!...read morehide

Pros

Not too big and not too little

Cons

Transmission clunks when changing gears.

I want to trade in my "05 for an "08 but I'm scared I'll get a lemon. I bought my Pacifica with all the bells and whistles (navigation, DVD, 6-disc cd player, heated seats,etc..) I think my Pacifica is just as luxurious as any foreign car. I really want the dual exhaust but I am very satisfied so far (bought the car in '07)....read morehide

Pros

Average 21 mpg, more room than I can use, I feel like I am in a mercedes.

Cons

Not to quick off the line (but will go if you put the pedal down).

I was looking at Nissan Muranos for ever trying to find the right one and could not find a used one with the features that I wanted. I went to Carmax's website and found this vehicle we immediatly went in and test drove it and bought it that night. We have not had any regrets about purchasing this vehicle. We laugh because we do not have any kids and we kind of felt at first like it was like a mini-van with out the sliding doors. But the more we own it we have accepted that and we love it.

If you have any question about purchasing one of these and haven't test drove one. GO DO IT. I am telling you when you sit in this vehicle you will want one....read morehide

Pros

love the look, ride and just about everything, The cargo area can haul anything

Cons

can't see out of it when pulling forward or backin up

I own a 2004 which has been great but the transmission clunks when putting into gear, accelerating and slowing, worries me alot. my dealer keeps telling me there is nothing wrong but lost the transmission on my winstar with the same symptoms. This car is the best one I ever had, and I have had plenty. I just can't bring myself to trade it in. so why are they discontinuing it???...read morehide

Pros

Great in snow, pretty dependable

Cons

Hard to back up, tranny questionable

I have a 2005 and as far as I can say, this is a really nice car. It handles good, and in the snow, with 4 snow tires on it, I would take it any day over my F150 4X4. This is the best driving car in the snow that I have ever had. It could use some more power, and the tranny seems to shift funny sometimes. I hope it isn't a sign of bad things to come. I've changed the brakes and rotors already, but they seem to be lousy on most cars now adays, with the cheap China steel they use. The worst part of this car is the windows are so high, that it's tough to back up, as it has alot of blind spots.Other than that, I'm real happy with it. Too bad it's not being made anymore....read morehide

Pros

I average 16.7 mpg around town and 27.8mpg on long road trips.

Cons

No real complaints as yet. I took delivery 03/06/2007.

I am very pleased with the performance, capacities, and in particular with the value per dollar. I really wonder at Chrysler's cancellation of the Pacifica since it was by far the highest rated Chrysler-built vehicle in Consumer Report's tests. The vehicle cost me $80 less than my Town & Country minivan in 1997(which I still have). Both vehicles were factory special-ordered. I live on a hill and we get occzsional snow so I wanted AWD. Street lighting is poor so I wanted discharge head lights. You can't see out the back so I wanted a backup camera
and nav system. Got all those and no moon roof which I didn't want.
I like sirius radio. Audio controls are less easy to use to balance speakers than on '97 van. For the features I wanted it was less expensive than the competition. I particularly appreciate engine smoothness, transmission operation, steering feel, and brake feel....read morehide

Pros

best luxury sporty and fun to drive

Cons

if the lights were auto like my 05 i own

I love pacificas i got one in 05 cause they were eyecatching and looked great. my 07 is a signature series i love it mine i got the black with the ultra bright aluminum wheels they are great. better than any other crossovers out there now in 07 and 08.mine has bluetooth conn,nav system,leather,nice woodgrain,and backup camera,sunroof, the works i love the drive i never get tried,rides smooth no problems after 24,000 miles on it gas is great im gettin 22 mixed drivin thats great as well but i wish i could switch my lights to auto like my 05 i own but its not to much a problem though still love my pacificas....read morehide

Pros

Better than owening a van

Cons

I still have not find any

We have been looking for a new suv car for the past two years, we test drove Probably 20 cars, from inports to domestics. some we just did not like and some we just could not afford, some told us about the chrysler Pacifica so we took it for a test drive and we bought it.
We love everything about it , ride, confort, Appearance and Value for the money. GREAT LOOKING CAR....read morehide

Pros

Good looks but that isn't everything

Cons

Still Unreliavle

Traded in my 05 for 08 cause Chryler gave us a deal in an effort to keep us a s a customer.....My 05 was borderline lemon. Feels better than the 05 but already shwoing signs of trouble. Transmission jumps and jerks into gear sometimes and this is how my 05 did before problems began. Shold have known better that to trust a failing auto company(Chrysler/Dodge). If you plan on buyig one...beware of Chrysler bad rep........read morehide