Coralkong
Alien
My latest rental.
I am in Atlanta, and this is what Budget RentAShitbox had available........so I am going to write a review.
The interior is ridiculous. Black leather with red stitching. Looks like Dodge is trying to make it look like a race-car. But it isn't, because, well....duh....it's a fucking mini-van.
Other than that, it is quite comfortable. The shifter on the dash took a little getting used to, and I'm not sure it is a good idea or not, but the interior appointments are quite nice, very comfortable to drive and be in.
Dodge definately did a good job for a long-range highway road-tripper.
There is a big blind spot behind the driver's chair (if you were changing lanes, you'd have to use the mirror), but other than it looks ridiculous on the inside, it is a pretty nice car.
Engine: Lots of power, very responsive. Nice car as far as that part goes...........great pickup....changing lanes is a breeze (see blind spot comment above). Good engine.
Transmission: This is the downfall of this car. The trans sucks. Now I know it is a rental, and people have probably beat the shit out of it before I had it, but it "clunks" shifting from R to D. It shifts at odd points. For example, it shifts at 55 mph. So riding in traffic on the highway is a bit annoying.
Exterior: A fire engine red mini-van? Come on, Dodge, give me a break.......Nice, though, I guess, for a mini-van.
Overall:
While I am not in the market for a mini-van, I can see where people would like it. Especially for long-range trips. Other than the clunky transmission, it is a pretty nice vehicle, very well appointed. The interior is ridiculous looking, though, almost embarassing.
Overall Grade: C+
While an improvement over old mini-vans, I don't want a fucking "race" minivan, I want a people carrier. I would think Dodge could do better, or maybe people really are NASCAR idiots who will buy the black leather interior with red stitching and a fancy touch screen radio because they think it is cool. I have no idea. Other than that, though, it does have power, rides stable, no real issues other than it is "fire engine red" with big chrome wheels on it.
I am in Atlanta, and this is what Budget RentAShitbox had available........so I am going to write a review.
The interior is ridiculous. Black leather with red stitching. Looks like Dodge is trying to make it look like a race-car. But it isn't, because, well....duh....it's a fucking mini-van.
Other than that, it is quite comfortable. The shifter on the dash took a little getting used to, and I'm not sure it is a good idea or not, but the interior appointments are quite nice, very comfortable to drive and be in.
Dodge definately did a good job for a long-range highway road-tripper.
There is a big blind spot behind the driver's chair (if you were changing lanes, you'd have to use the mirror), but other than it looks ridiculous on the inside, it is a pretty nice car.
Engine: Lots of power, very responsive. Nice car as far as that part goes...........great pickup....changing lanes is a breeze (see blind spot comment above). Good engine.
Transmission: This is the downfall of this car. The trans sucks. Now I know it is a rental, and people have probably beat the shit out of it before I had it, but it "clunks" shifting from R to D. It shifts at odd points. For example, it shifts at 55 mph. So riding in traffic on the highway is a bit annoying.
Exterior: A fire engine red mini-van? Come on, Dodge, give me a break.......Nice, though, I guess, for a mini-van.
Overall:
While I am not in the market for a mini-van, I can see where people would like it. Especially for long-range trips. Other than the clunky transmission, it is a pretty nice vehicle, very well appointed. The interior is ridiculous looking, though, almost embarassing.
Overall Grade: C+
While an improvement over old mini-vans, I don't want a fucking "race" minivan, I want a people carrier. I would think Dodge could do better, or maybe people really are NASCAR idiots who will buy the black leather interior with red stitching and a fancy touch screen radio because they think it is cool. I have no idea. Other than that, though, it does have power, rides stable, no real issues other than it is "fire engine red" with big chrome wheels on it.
