redtomatoman Posted August 26, 2014 Report Share Posted August 26, 2014 Here's Allpar's ideas regarding the future of the DJ. . . http://www.allpar.com/news/index.php/2014/08/the-journeys-journey Peace. Potlicquor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhh3 Posted August 27, 2014 Report Share Posted August 27, 2014 When Fiat took over Chrysler, Sir Sergio whined, bitched and moaned about the badge engineered cars. Now, we'll have 5 based on the same car: Dart, Journey, Avenger (they decided to keep it!), 200, and Cherokee. Soon, the Wagoneer alongside the Durango! We already have the Charger/300. WTF? Potlicquor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhh3 Posted August 29, 2014 Report Share Posted August 29, 2014 It will look similar to the Cherokee, but extended for a third row just like the Durango is an extended Grand Cherokee for the third row. Sad. Potlicquor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Journey_SeXT Posted August 30, 2014 Report Share Posted August 30, 2014 (edited) It will look similar to the Cherokee, but extended for a third row just like the Durango is an extended Grand Cherokee for the third row. Sad. Hey, I don't mind how the new Cherokee's look. If the Journey goes that route for design I'd definitely be looking to upgrade. Unfortunately, compared to other vehicles in the same class I think our Journey's are starting to become a little dated & tiresome in design. Pretty much all others car makes have refreshed their vehicle designs like the Ford Escape, Hyundai Santa Fe, etc....sad to say but a change may be good. Edited August 30, 2014 by Journey_SeXT Potlicquor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redtomatoman Posted August 30, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2014 I still think the DJ looks cooler than most other crossovers. A refresh is probably a good thing though. The thing in the article that struck me is that there may not be any V6 DJs after the refresh. Dunno. Love the 3.6. Peace. Potlicquor, PapaG and jaymista 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Journey_SeXT Posted August 30, 2014 Report Share Posted August 30, 2014 (edited) Yes, that's what I noticed too RTM. The 3.6L for me has been impressive and what sold me on the Journey. Edited August 30, 2014 by Journey_SeXT Potlicquor and jaymista 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milous Posted August 30, 2014 Report Share Posted August 30, 2014 If past history is any indication, 98% of speculative future vehicle information will wnd up being wrong. Potlicquor and dj cowboy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaymista Posted March 14, 2015 Report Share Posted March 14, 2015 (edited) I traded a 2012 Dodge Journey Crew in for a 2015 Dodge Journey SXT and it seems I went down in the model lines. I still wish I had the 2012 DJ Crew. If Dodge does an update in 2016, and I'm not sure anything is going to happen in that respect, I will definitely update or I maight even trade for a competitor. Edited June 4, 2015 by jaymista Potlicquor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bramfrank Posted March 14, 2015 Report Share Posted March 14, 2015 Yes, the Crew is an enhanced SXT, though you can add all the bits and have a Crew that has the same accessories. The obvious question to ask is 'why'? Potlicquor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaymista Posted March 28, 2015 Report Share Posted March 28, 2015 You're right ... the only thing I think I'm missing is that flash light by the back hatch ... but I have the 3rd seat and heat in the back that I didn't have with my Crew and I really like the heat in the back. Potlicquor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhh3 Posted June 3, 2015 Report Share Posted June 3, 2015 This from Autoweek: When it comes to Dodge vehicles, Reuters reports that FCA has also postponed full redesigns of the Dodge Dart and Journey, new versions of which were expected to be seen by the middle of 2016. These two models are now scheduled to receive mild makeovers, and will not be full redesigned until 2019 or 2020.Read more: http://autoweek.com/article/car-news/fca-delays-updates-jeep-chrysler-and-dodge-lines#ixzz3c1BqaZhu All FCA $ is being spent on Alfa Romeo! Maybe we will finally see racetrack tail lights on our Journey! jkeaton 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaymista Posted June 3, 2015 Report Share Posted June 3, 2015 I copied this quote from a newsletter tonight: When it comes to Dodge vehicles, Reuters reports that FCA has also postponed full redesigns of the Dodge Dart and Journey, new versions of which were expected to be seen by the middle of 2016. These two models are now scheduled to receive mild makeovers, and will not be full redesigned until 2019 or 2020. Another bit of news, which will likely sit poorly with dealers, concerns updates to large cars from the Chrysler and Dodge brands, including the Challenger, Charger and the 300. These vehicles were originally scheduled to be fully redesigned by the middle/end of 2018, but are now expected to see replacements arrive in 2019 or even later, sources tell Reuters. Read more: http://autoweek.com/article/car-news/fca-delays-updates-jeep-chrysler-and-dodge-lines#ixzz3c2e4Dp9N Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B4ZINGA Posted June 3, 2015 Report Share Posted June 3, 2015 If that is true, then I might just start doing mods on my Journey to update it... I would kill to get an Android Auto into it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhh3 Posted June 21, 2015 Report Share Posted June 21, 2015 (edited) I just read an article concerning a new Alfa Romeo mid size sedan that will be released shortly. It gives the Alfa Dealers another vehicle to sell, besides the 4C. It has a Ferrari V6 and is RWD. The Maserati is already using 300/Charger parts and a Ferrari V6 and V8. I'm guessing that this RWD Alfa will be the basis for the next DJ and Avenger, if it is resurrected. Maybe the Challenger too. Dodge is supposedly going all RWD, and is the Performance Division. SRT is no longer a stand alone brand. Dodge got it back! The Viper is once again a Dodge Viper, and not an SRT Viper. The 300 SRT has been cancelled, but the GC SRT has not. Confusing. Since the Dart is FWD, I'm wondering how it will fit in. Time will tell. It would be nice to see the Magnum again. The DJ could be a mini Magnum! Edited June 21, 2015 by dhh3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bfurth Posted June 21, 2015 Report Share Posted June 21, 2015 Anything short of a massive increase in marketing of the Journey is a travesty. It's got to be the worst advertised vehicle with as much packed in to it for the best price I've ever seen. The "experts" who bash this vehicle have no idea what they're talking about. dhh3, rolly and StormGrayBlackTop13 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redtomatoman Posted June 22, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 22, 2015 Anything short of a massive increase in marketing of the Journey is a travesty. It's got to be the worst advertised vehicle with as much packed in to it for the best price I've ever seen. The "experts" who bash this vehicle have no idea what they're talking about. Right. I wholeheartedly agree. Couldn't have said it better myself. Peace. StormGrayBlackTop13 and dhh3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bramfrank Posted June 23, 2015 Report Share Posted June 23, 2015 They do market it a lot up here - and obviously I'm hooked, since I'm on my second one . . . . . one of THE values in the marketplace. rolly 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhh3 Posted June 23, 2015 Report Share Posted June 23, 2015 When I'm ready to sell, I'll export it to Canada! LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fnbadaz06 Posted June 23, 2015 Report Share Posted June 23, 2015 To be honest, I never really knew the Journey existed. I happened upon it when looking at Durango's for my gf, which was going to be a bit too expensive for what she wanted to pay. Wanting a 7 passenger vehicle for those rare occasions when she had her sister and her sister's kid's with her, the sales person asked if I had looked at the Journey. Because of the very strong sales and incentives offered when I looked, the Journey ended up being a fantastic bargain...as long as the vehicle is dependable. So far, so good. and, based on what I've noticed lately around the metro Phoenix area, many other people discovered this vehicle as well. Even one of my gf's co-workers picked up a new 2015 last week. and there are a number of these vehicles around my area with TRP's on them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Medabum Posted June 29, 2015 Report Share Posted June 29, 2015 (edited) Anything short of a massive increase in marketing of the Journey is a travesty. It's got to be the worst advertised vehicle with as much packed in to it for the best price I've ever seen. The "experts" who bash this vehicle have no idea what they're talking about I've had the same cars for some time now but we needed to get something bigger as we have one huge dog, and another puppy that will be just as big. We haven't been in the market for a while and I had no Idea what Journey was. Sadly I learned about them while driving through a dealer lot. (Yeah that is pretty bad) Once I drove one in the 3,6 crossroad with some fluff I was hooked... The DJ is so much car for the price. After we bought it, I went over to my friends house who has a rav 4. The first thing he said while getting into the car was "wow, dodge is really stepping up their game with theses new cars." Obviously he had never taken notice or knew what a DJ was since they came out. I will admit that the new 15 crossroad wheels and smoked headlights/grill are subtle improvements, but they almost change the whole look of this car. Its not going to happen, but Id love to see the DJ stay aggressive looking and maybe get a little taller. I cant stand the new suv crossover styles that look like rolling bulbs. This is why IMO the Tahoe is so awesome. Edited June 29, 2015 by Medabum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhh3 Posted June 30, 2015 Report Share Posted June 30, 2015 (edited) The Tahoe looks like one from the 1990s - it is way too square, IMHO. And that piece on the side of the headlights - useless fluff. A blatant copy of the Nissan Z. Edited June 30, 2015 by dhh3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhh3 Posted July 1, 2015 Report Share Posted July 1, 2015 The Escalade has to take the top honor for over-the-top bling: LED DRLs, and tail lights that try and mimic Volvo = FAIL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Medabum Posted July 3, 2015 Report Share Posted July 3, 2015 Bling bling!! Indeed, Would look so much better without Gold distraction right in the middle. Once reason I love the black out grill on the black crossroad. Dhh3, I'm coming to terms with the boxy look.... My dog looks at me like "WTF" from the conversation mirror (no I don't use that) when I have all the seats flat because he cant stand all the way up. Just don't want a mini van.........yet..... dhh3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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