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Valid Mexico Unknown is what I get Rob

the Check digit calculator Control (check) digit calculation Symbol................3 D 4 G H 5 7 V 0 9 T 2 0 8 4 6 7 Numeric value:.... 3 4 4 7 8 5 7 5 * 9 3 2 0 8 4 6 7 Weight factor: .....8 7 6 5 4 3 2 10 * 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 Products: ...........24 28 24 35 32 15 14 50 * 81 24 14 0 40 16 18 14 The sum of all 16 products : 429 429 divided by 11 gives a remainder 0 Another words, 429 =( 39 x 11) + 0 Thus, on 9-th position of a VIN-code there should be a symbol 0 see, EASY Rob

but the SE also has a 7 and the SE's are not available in a 7 passenger, are they? SE VIN 3D4GG47B79T138050 2009 Dodge Journey SE Hatchback the 5th digit is the seating G= 5 seater and H= 7 seater Rob

http://www.wkjeeps.com/wk_vin.htm each vehicle is different, slightly but what ever info we can get sure helps. dencord123 can you e-mail me the check digit info please or send me the link to the info. I am trying to figure out the Journey 17 digit info 3d4gg57v69t138640 3= Mexico D=Dodge 4= Multipurpose Passenger Vehicle G= 5001-6000 lbs Gross vehicle weight rating G= FWD H= AWD 5= SXT (4=SE,5=SXT,6=R/T) 7=body style, Hatchback V= 3.5 litre (B= 2.4 litre) 6= check digit ????? still need to know how to figure this one out 9= Model Year T= Toluca XXXXXX sequence number this is what I have figured so far if anyone has further info please post it here to help us all out. Rob

I was thinking the same thing but did resist, barley Rob

well written, I like it Rob

I agree, I test drove an AWD model and after the drive, I was sold. Dealer couldn't find what we wanted or color so an order was placed, March 14th I too have read the reviews and after being on this forum with other owners, I know the reviews are crap. There is one owner here who has a "lemon" but I do believe it was never PDI'd or if it was it was a rushed one, whatever. Read through some members posts who own the Journey here and you will see for yourself. also there is a member here who traded there Durrango cause the fuel milage and are very happy with making the trade, member name slips my mind (like ever thing else ) Rob

yup, can't say it any better than that so, ............... Dito for me too

No worries, I think I have the longest order here yet Taking all in good stride now ( what else can I do) I am glad you are getting your ride right away, good on ya!!!!!!!! Thanks for posting the e-mail too. I think I will copy it, add my own name, and mail it to me Rob

ya same here the Journey has been on the lots since April but just a few around. I honestly think dealers tell you what you want to hear and if they do not know the answer, they will BS their way through it. Does not matter what kind of dealer Car or RV <------ let not go there I believe it when I see it on the screen in the salesman office or when they give it to you in writting, period, the rest is just a smoke show Rob

Congrates on the new Journey, hope you enjoy it as much as the hubby is. Be sure to post pictures of you guys's new car wow great pictures, thank you. I actually like this color now too. I love the shot of from the back Rob

hey Keith, the camera is adjustable, I have the print out, I will look tomorrow for you Rob

I even went to YouTube.com to watch some videos of the My Gig system. There is one that is 20 minutes long from Chrysler but it is not the REU remote navigation radio. Still a great how 2 video Rob

that seems to be the norm, Test drive, Buy it people like it that much Congrates on your Journey, be sure to post some pictures for all of us. welcome to the forum, from Alberta Canada to Clovis, CA Rob

hey Thanks for the update, fix and the picture too. I will remember this and I will check it before I pick it up from the dealer When/if it comes in thanks for taking the time to post. I really appreciate this one Rob

Hey Duradan, that is very interesting now is it Nitrogen shocks or nitrogen in the tires hmmmmmmmmm interesting Rob Seth I sent you a PM buddy For more information about nitrogen use, please visit www.getnitrogen.org.

if you want to figure your EXACT MPG do this fill your car up and wait for the nozzle to click off now stop there, DO NOT ADD ANY MORE GAS drive down the highway at a set speed, then go back to the SAME gas station and SAME PUMP and fill the exact same way. let the nozzle click off and do not add anymore fuel. The distance you drove, used that many gallons of gas and figure from there. The further you drive the more accurate the test will be. This is how I figure my actual mileage out. Rob

Congratulations Jay, keep us posted on what all you get. If you get the 3.5 it will have the 6 speed autostick Rob

well said Nicetrip this is why we loaded up the SXT AWD the Entertainment group #2 is 2500 up here but it also included parts of other options so the 2500 is alot less. The 2500 is for the complete group not just the nav system. Rob

Mobil 1 is going in ours as well after the first change

I heard that any new orders will not be recieved til the fall as well but it was because of suppliers tring to keep up with the demand, who knows I guess. I don't think it is the fact of 09's on the lots with 08's cause the 08 are already starting to be discounted. The 09 Ram should be hitting the foors up here in the fall as well. The 09 Challenger is on the road in the States but up here we are still waiting (so the store manager states) Rob

hey lirulmex, welcome to the site what kind of info you looking for? Great place here at the Journey Forum Rob

some cars have a sweet spot for cruising, it sips the gas at a certain speed but as you go faster the car actually pushes through the air the faster you go, the harder it has to push. My little Cravan with a 3.0 and 3 speed tranny gets great mileage at 65 MPH any faster and it gulps the gas any slower and it stays the same. This was a valuble lesson I learned the hard way. When I was younger bought a brand new travel trailer and tried to pull it with my car. Pulled great out of the dealer lot but once you tried to get up to highway speeds, forget it, the temperture moved like a second hand on a clock and the engine was pinging and rattling and could only get to 55 mph on level land that 8 foot wide by 9 foot tall trailer taught me a lesson Driving at 75MPH will for sure use more gas Rob

sorry to hear that, I did send you a PM though I was typing it as you replied here Rob

Thanks Rick and Keith I guess I lost the gentlemans bet I came in last place hell, I never even was in the race , you 2 took off out of the gates and ended the race and my ol mare is still in the gates see blab about the car Rick and you get all burnt up, serves you right hehehe :slapfight: Did you eat your icecream or use it as a cooling lotion ;-) Hey Lagers, I think I am onto something. first of all If it is an order, it will be built. they just don't say "cause there is not enough interest" in the vehicle. They build them in any rate meaning SE then R/T AWD then SXT AXD then SE and then they go through. here is a sample R/T AWD SXT AWD SXT AWD R/T AWD SXT AWD SXT AWD SXT FWD SE FWD SE FWD R/T FWD so as you can see, they are all over the place when they build I have been really digging for information and doing some homework. I went to the recall site and one of the VIN #s is now built. I have a list of 64 cars now 63 that I am watching out of 600 cars Lagers, PM me your VIN, I am now figuring where abouts in production they are. I am excited as it keeps my mind off of waiting for the car. I am also working on deciffering(sp) the VIN #s like 3D4GG57V69TXXXXXX means Like others have said to me, "Hang in there" and you know I know exactly how you feel. I went back to the dealer and said I will wait for the order cause of the great deal he gave me. I figure if I cancel, I have to start all over again. Rob