Lawdog1911 Posted August 8, 2013 Report Share Posted August 8, 2013 Oh my God! I have a 2013 Grand Caravan rental after my Journey was in an accident Saturday. I was really impressed with the power in the v6 in the Van. I turned off the traction control and I gunned it and it squealed the tires 1st, second , and third gear! Is this the same engine in the V6 Journey? I might have to upgrade to a V6 until I get my 6.4l V8. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redtomatoman Posted August 8, 2013 Report Share Posted August 8, 2013 Both the DJ and caravan have the 3.6 L Pentastar. Upgrade. You've tasted excess, now there's no going back. Peace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rgwog Posted August 8, 2013 Report Share Posted August 8, 2013 Ahh, I still have to defend my 4. I too have driven the Pentastar although it is peppy. It boils down to what you need. I tend to abuse the gas mileage when I have a motor that over preforms...(Lead foot) Lawdog1911 and mkatona 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mcgusto82 Posted August 8, 2013 Report Share Posted August 8, 2013 The caravan feels "Peepy-er" than the v6 DJ. Atleast in FWD vs AWD. Yes, it's an a intoxicating excess. I live for highway on ramps. 👍👍 I have to add that since they did the transmission recall, it's sifting like shit. Shifted great b4. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redtomatoman Posted August 8, 2013 Report Share Posted August 8, 2013 The only beef I have with I-4 that comes in the DJs is that it doesn't do that much better when it comes to mileage. Yes, it is better, but not by much. I tend to restrain my tendency to really get into my acceleration. BUT, when I do, its really fun, man!! I use my DJ for road trips (mountain biking, surfing, etc.) and I tend to have gear on the roof rack. That tends to decrease my mileage slightly, but I drive responsibly. Over the past 3-4 tanks of gas, I have averaged better than 26 miles/gallon. That figure includes the in town driving that any of those trips include. I'd say its an 80/20 mix of highway/town driving. On the freeway, I get somewhere in the 28s most often. The thing that I like about the Pentastar is that the power is there if I need it. The thing I have mixed feelings on is the computer programming because our DJs are programmed for fuel efficiency and the downshift can come late. I compensate by using the autostick with frequency. I really like the autostick. I can leave it in D or drive my DJ "like" a manual transmission if I so choose. Anyway, I have had lots of fun with and have been very happy with my DJ thus far. I hope to keep it many years. I have some new mods planned, so I'll post those when I get them completed. Peace. Rgwog 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Addicted to Dodge Posted August 8, 2013 Report Share Posted August 8, 2013 Pentastar 3.6 is the way to go!! No disrespect to the 4 bangers, they have their place to, but the 3.6 is pretty awesome for a V6. Chrysler is expecting big things for the Pentastar and from others I have heard they are already seeing earlier Pentastars with 100,000 miles on them. My only dislike I have with the Pentastar is the drone and growl when you crank it up first thing in the morning. My wife drives a 2013 Town and Country and it is just as fast as the Journey. It surprises people when they get in expecting a sluggish, non-enjoyable minivan. Although it doesn't handle as well as the Journey, it still is fun to drive for a minivan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klingoff Posted August 8, 2013 Report Share Posted August 8, 2013 The V6 Journey and Caravan are fun to drive. I have had both as rentals enjoyed driving them. My little 4 banger is fun to drive as well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawdog1911 Posted August 8, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2013 I like my 4 banger as well. But the weight of the DJ is a bit much especially with the family loaded up. That's when I could use a V6, haha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawdog1911 Posted August 10, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2013 (edited) I drove from Houston to Dallas and back and the Grand Caravan got 540 miles on the tank of gas. I was really impressed about that! Edited August 10, 2013 by Lawdog1911 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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