ptcruide Posted September 6, 2015 Report Share Posted September 6, 2015 I joined this forum a few years ago when I purchased a 2010 Journey SXT AWD in Deep Water Blue. It was a beautiful vehicle, I NEVER had a problem with it mile after mile. I planned on keeping it forever, however life had a different plan for me. In May of 2013 a family member suddenly died leaving us in a huge bind. It was either keep the Dodge Journey or keep our home. I unfortunately fell 4 months behind, fearing repossession I took the Journey to the credit union and handed them the keys. The credit union even commented on how beautiful the Journey was and thanked me for taking it to them in pristine condition. I had to file bankruptcy a week later. I have moved on and rebuilt myself, I made the mistake of purchasing a 2009 Toyota Sienna in place of another Journey. This Sienna has made me miserable, it refuses to be reliable and at 126000 miles it needs $3500 to pass PA inspection. I have decided that enough is enough and refuse to put another penny in this Sienna. I went car shopping today and found a very nice 2009 Dodge Journey R/T AWD that is black. The dealer is giving me $4000 for my Sienna and I currently owe $6890. The Journey is priced at $13900 and has 71000 miles on it. The Journey is loaded with moonroof, MYGIG, RES, leater, heated seats, and third row seating. I'm hoping it's a good decision, I have read that the 2009's have problems. I hoping I can get the same service from it that I got from my 2010 that had more miles on it. I also got a much better interest rate then I have on the Sienna. Is there anything I should look out for on the 2009 Journeys? dhh3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silenze Posted September 6, 2015 Report Share Posted September 6, 2015 Every thing. Just take a look at the model year specific forum. 2009 = money pit Also your paying way to much. You should look at a base model 2013. dhh3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhh3 Posted September 6, 2015 Report Share Posted September 6, 2015 I would try to find one with the bigger front brakes. You can tell because the front caliper is larger than the rear. I feel your pain. When my wife was diagnosed with Cancer, I sold my 2006 Jeep Commander which I had purchased new; not wanting to pay the huge payment anymore: 3 year loan on a $42,000 Jeep! I believe that I would be still driving it to day. Life does throw curves, and you have to roll with the punches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rolly Posted September 6, 2015 Report Share Posted September 6, 2015 (edited) I agree with silenze, it's very overpriced. Check the market. You can buy a 2009 Journey in Canada for less than $8,000 with less mileage. dhh3 is right also about the brakes. Don't make the mistake that since you took excellent care of your first Journey that others do the same. Check out maintenance records if they are available if they're not don't even consider it. Edited September 6, 2015 by rolly dhh3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silenze Posted September 6, 2015 Report Share Posted September 6, 2015 Also you might want to consider a basic dodge grand caravan . Dont get yourself into financial trouble by spending more then you have to on basic transportation rolly 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ptcruide Posted September 7, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2015 Thanks. I also found a 2014 Journey SE with the 19 inch rims. It's in my favorite color (copperhead) and it only has 3000 miles on it. The dealer has it listed at $18500 but they offered me $6200 for trade on my Sienna. dhh3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silenze Posted September 7, 2015 Report Share Posted September 7, 2015 that price still seems high. are you using a web site like autotrader.com to view all the inventory within 50 miles? thats what i would do. also try to line up financing from a local credit union so the dealership financing department doesnt take advantage of you dhh3 and rolly 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhh3 Posted September 7, 2015 Report Share Posted September 7, 2015 Well, I vote for Copperhead Pearl! rolly 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkeaton Posted September 7, 2015 Report Share Posted September 7, 2015 Way too much for that car. rolly 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2late4u Posted September 7, 2015 Report Share Posted September 7, 2015 considering he is trading in a car that wont pass inspection. the dealer are always going to ask a higher price on their car as they always do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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