- minivan 156,198
- 810 below average
- 2,500 great
- Stratford, CT
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- 810 below average minivan 156,198 gasoline red automatic
2003 chrysler town and country review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. The luxury of versatility. introductionfor some people, luxury means a deserted beach, a bottle of sunscreen, a new mystery novel, leaving everything behind. For others, luxury means traveling with all the comforts of home. But the town & country does it without the excess weight and bulk. Once in, the town & country delivers better handling than most of those truck-based suvs. And it costs less than most of them. chrysler last redesigned the town & country for 2001, and it remains among the best minivans on the market. The interior is versatile with seats that fold and remove. Powerful v6 engines deliver crisp performance. The ride is smooth and quiet. And it's wrapped in an attractive design. for 2003, chrysler has added standard equipment at most trim levels, an optional power sunroof, and three new option packages for the town & country lx. Power adjustable pedals are expected to be available late in 2003. . lineupmidway through 2002, the chrysler town & country line expanded to five trim levels, with the new high-value el joining the existing lx, ex, lxi, and limited. For 2003, the lxi and limited are offered with either front-wheel-drive or all-wheel-drive; all el, lx, and ex models are front-wheel drive. all models are built on a long, 119. 3-inch wheelbase, making the town & country among the biggest minivans on the market. the standard engine in the el and lx is a 3. 3-liter overhead-valve v6 producing 180 hp and 210 lb-ft of torque. A 3. 8-liter overhead-valve v6 developing 215 hp and 245 lb-ft is optional in el and lx, standard in ex, lxi, and limited. Chrysler's town & country limited feels like a luxury vehicle that happens to be a minivan. In between, a broad range of models meet varying needs and price ranges. the model lineup can be a little confusing, because the bargain-priced el comes with some standard equipment (such as three-zone climate control) that the $25,165 lx does not. Both come with power windows, heated mirrors, cruise control, tilt steering, seven-passenger seating, multi-stage air bags and abs. Both feature dual sliding doors, with power an option for the passenger side. the ex 26,315) represents a definite step up, with a power-up and power-down rear liftgate, dual power sliding doors, a removable powered center console, am/fm/cd/cassette stereo with six speakers, second-row bucket seats and split 50/50 roller seats in the extreme rear, a power eight-way driver's seat, and three-zone temperature control. The ex also comes with traction control and 16-inch tires and aluminum wheels. Dual power sliding doors, a security alarm, and a leather-wrapped steering wheel with audio controls have been added to the ex equipment list for 2003. the lxi 29,460) adds automatic temperature control, an air filtration system, 10-speaker infinity audio, a universal garage door opener, an electroluminescent instrument panel, and, new for 2003, an electronic vehicle information center (trip computer, etc.), auto-dimming mirrors, third-row lamps and assist handles, and a roof rack. Color-keyed lower bodyside cladding distinguishes the lxi as an uplevel model. leather upholstery is optional on both ex and lxi. Options added last year include dvd video and remote audio for the rear seat passengers (complete with wireless headphones) and a tire-pressure monitoring system. the ultimate-luxury limited 35,620) coddles its occupants with premium-grade leather, memory seats, and a six-disc cd changer. It is distinguished externally by its color-keyed roof rack and chromed aluminum wheels. all-wheel-drive editions of the lxi and limited list for $33,333 and $37,945, respectively. side-impact airbags are optional on all models 390). in addition to the town & country line, chrysler also markets the voyager minivan, which is built on a 113. 3-inch wheelbase and, with more basic equipment and appointments, represents a strong value in the family-transport market. (see separate newcartestdrive. Com review of the voyager line.) . walkaroundform follows function in the minivan world; that's why we don't usually think of minivans when we think of stylish designs. In spite of this, the chrysler town & country presents a sleek, solid stance. it looks aerodynamic in profile, with its raked windshield, rising roofline and beltline, and fast d-pillars framing canted rear windows. Crisp, formal creases have replaced the rotund forms of the 1990s. Pronounced wheel arches complement sharp character lines that flank the integrated grille. Rear-end styling tends to make town & country look wider and not as tall as it really is. Huge taillamps feature clear red lenses and jewel-like reflectors. there's really nothing mini about this minivan. Compared to other minivans, the town & country ranks among the largest, at 200. 5 inches long and 78. 6 inches wide. Its wheelbase stretches a full-size 119. 3 inches. Press a button on the remote transmitter and the door slides open; press the button again and it slides closed and seals. From the second-row seat, the power sliding door can be opened and closed by pressing a button; it can also be opened manually. A safety lock switch hidden on the trailing edge of the door can be engaged to prevent a child from opening the sliding door from inside. The power sliding doors can be fussy when passengers are in a hurry, however, and they usually are in a hurry. pulling on the outside lever opens the power door manually, with just slightly more effort than opening a regular manual door. The outside door handles are comfortable, easy to operate and well designed; they impart a feeling of quality in appearance and operation. All door handles should be this good, but they aren't. a power rear liftgate (optional on el and lx, standard on ex, lxi, and limited) adds further convenience when picking up groceries or supplies. Press a button on the remote control and the liftgate opens or closes automatically. It provides seating for up to seven people, and all positions are roomy and comfortable. That's something that can't be said for a lot of sport-utility vehicles. Cup holders are available at each seat, and the rearmost passengers each get their own storage console, though the plastic lid is flimsy. Seat belt anchors are height-adjustable in the front and middle rows. Judging by his expression, this is one of his favorite vehicles. access through the rear hatch is a bit higher, however. Caesar prefers a ramp to get in that way. Loading groceries is no problem, though. Plastic grocery bags can be looped onto special hooks on the backs of the rear seats. There's a fair amount of cargo space behind the third row, which is not true of the voyager and other standard-length vans. An adjustable cargo organizer (optional on front-drive lx, lxi, and limited) fits on the floor behind the rear seat and provides a bin for six grocery bags, handy for keeping things from sliding around in. we found the second-row bucket seats and third-row split bench easy to remove. Each seat is heavy enough that care should be exercised when. Bucket Seats✔ Power Windows✔ Anti-lock Brakes✔ AM/FM✔ Climate Control✔ Sunroof/Moonroof✔ CD Changer✔ Cruise Control✔ Aluminum Wheels
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