2004 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN NEW CAR BUYER'S GUIDE

What's New for the 2004 Dodge Grand Caravan?
A 20th Anniversary Edition of the 2004 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT goes on sale to commemorate two decades of minivan production by the automaker. Unique badges, two-tone leather seats, six-disc CD changer, chrome alloy wheels, embroidered floor mats and a free DVD entertainment system are included on these special anniversary editions. Other Dodge Grand Caravans get a tire pressure monitor warning light, an ignition key design featuring integrated keyless entry, and improved audio and entertainment packages.

Advantages of the 2004 Dodge Grand Caravan:

• Genuine fun to drive
• Extremely comfortable front seats

Objections to the 2004 Dodge Grand Caravan:

• No fold-flat third-row seat
• Some cheap interior materials
• Second-row seats offer no fore-and-aft adjustment to expand legroom

Editor's Advice:
Dodge once ruled the minivan marketplace with the Caravan and Grand Caravan, but market share has taken a significant beating in recent years as competitors from Japan have not only decoded the automaker’s secret recipe for success, but also improved upon it. With fat rebates and low interest financing available, the 2004 Dodge Grand Caravan appeals to those who don’t need the functionality and utility of features like a fold-flat third-row seat or sliding door windows that roll down. However, our pick among minivans this size remains the Honda Odyssey, Nissan Quest or Toyota Sienna.