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Hi all. In about 2 months I will be a proud owner of my first SUV ever. I bought the Tow Prep Package part of my vehicle order. Reading these forums I come to realize that the Wiring is not installed. I had a few questions especially geared towards 2012 model if anyone already has it. 1) Is the wiring 4 pin or 7 pin that comes with the Tow Prep package? 2) Is the Engine oil cooler already installed? And if so how can I make sure, I am not exactly sure what it will look like. 3) What is the maximum tow capacity of 2012 V6? From the manual http://www.dodge.com/download/pdf/manuals/2012-Journey-OM_R-3rd.pdf It states the V6 is capable only of towing 2500lbs Pg 457. What gives? From reading this forums and 2011 manual it was capable for 3,500lbs. Even Dodge's website only lists 2,500lbs for 2012. Thanks in advance.

I have a guaranteed delivery date of no later than December 30th on mine with the 8.4N. My original order was NLT Dec 12th with the 8.4. Though I just noticed you are in Canada. So that might change things.

I didn't have any problems with mine, however mine hadn't start being built yet and didn't have a VIN. My dealer did tell me once I was assigned a VIN that changes could not be guaranteed, so that is probably why you can't change yours. My original order guaranteed delivery date was NLT Dec 12. With the changes it is now Dec 30. The rear entertainment package also has a build date of no earlier than November 1st, I guess waiting for parts.

Was an assumption from the 2011 as I have not seen a 2012 with the DVD option. Not the front head unit, but the rear AC controls. E.g. below from 2011. http://www.dodge.com/en/2011/journey/innovations/entertainment/

I think overall Dodge's pricing is not too bad. The Rear Seat Group costs $795 and it is well integrated with the temp controls. Well worth it imo to have a streamlined product. In addition it would probably cost me the same in the end to get a 3rd party product installed at a later time, having to pull panels apart, run new wiring/spicing into existing wiring and would not look as good as one specifically designed for the vehicle. On eBay the 8" DVD OEM setup for the older Journeys are $785 and that is without installation, install materials, without accessories (headphones), a smaller sized screen, doesn't integrate with the rear temp controls. As for the Nav option it is $995. But it also includes the Drivers convenience features which is priced at $500. So in essence I am paying $495 for Nav features not the best but not the worst price either. My other car wanted $800 just for nav features. BTW Generaltso if you don't mind me asking how much did you pay for yours/specs?

The one thing I do not get though is the redunant features in the package groups. Nav & Sound adds 3-zone Auto AC (already apart of flexible seating group) or w/o seating group 2-zone Auto AC (already standard on the Crew) Rear Seat Video Group I adds 6 premium speakers (already standard on the Crew)

Thx alot for the tip off. I contacted my dealer again. It is coming online tomorrow for order, so I am getting my order changed to add the AS4 (Navigation & Sound Group I) $995 AV1 (Rear Seat Video Group I) $795 These are retail prices, they are getting added for invoice, so it should be a little less than that. Edit: Got my new price on the car: $28,461.50 + $39 TTL 2012 Crew FWD Flexible Seating Group Trailer Tow Prep Group Navigation & Sound Group I Rear Seat Video Group I 2nd Row Seat w/2 Child Boosters Black/Pearl Leather w/ Heated Front Seats

Well my order sheet specifically states 8.4”. Though my dealer is not just a regular dealer, so maybe they have access to certain features that was reserved for certain type of orders. I am kind of bummed that the nav option and rear entertainment options were not available. When I had ordered I had just assumed it was the 4”, it didn't specifically state until I received the order that was submitted to the factory.

Just got my factory order sheet it comes with 8.4"!!!

What is the difference between the Crew and R/T? Dealers might try to ask more for them as R/T line is discontinued, if there was a special feature that the R/T featured that is not available in the remaining lines, it might be more valuable. According to Yahoo auto the R/T is $1,500 more than a Crew, so I wouldn't pay more than this much more for a comparable R/T vs Crew.

My wife was perfectly fine with the 4.3. The 8.4 adds an additional $1k on the pricetag anyways. But noones really answered my original question yet ;/

Guaranteed delivery date is 12/9/11. TTL should be $39. Military exemption registration in SC. Comes with the 4.3S, don't really care for the 8.4 since those will cost more anyways.

Factory ordered 2012 Crew FWD Leather 2nd row child boosters Flexible seating group Towing group Total 26774. What do you guys think good price?