440interceptor Posted October 23, 2015 Report Share Posted October 23, 2015 (edited) We needed a second vehicle & looked over some other Journeys, some newer (2011/12 models) but we didn't like the newer dash & found a 2010 SXT 6cyl with 24,000 miles on it. Have had it a couple of weeks now & like it. Nice ride, I expected more of a truck feel but it's smooth for what it is. Edited October 23, 2015 by 440interceptor dhh3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bramfrank Posted October 24, 2015 Report Share Posted October 24, 2015 Enjoy the new ride. If you plan to hang on to it for a while I suggest you may want to have it rustproofed - it will stop any new rust from developing where the application reaches and it will help to limit the impact of corrosion on the electric wiring and connectors - it also will dampen any loose bits that may cause chassis rattles - all in all a reasonable result for a $75 investment. rolly and jkeaton 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkeaton Posted October 24, 2015 Report Share Posted October 24, 2015 Welcome to the forum. dhh3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rolly Posted October 24, 2015 Report Share Posted October 24, 2015 Welcome aboard! dhh3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhh3 Posted October 24, 2015 Report Share Posted October 24, 2015 (edited) Welcome to the forum. You were smart to get the old style dash: you have a better option for radios. The only thing that I really hate about my DJ is the radio. I did get mine undercoated right after I bought it. The battery is located in front of the driver's side front wheel. Check it out, as it is my understanding that the battery tray has a tendency to rust. At least mine is undercoated on the bottom! LOL Edited October 24, 2015 by dhh3 rolly 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
440interceptor Posted October 24, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 24, 2015 Thanks for the greetings folks, one of the first things I did was to have it Rust Checked & coat & protect on the underside, wheel wells etc. I didn't mention the previous owners were seniors who rarely drove it during winters, although they did have it rust checked the first two years. So the body is good & underside is very clean. I had the dealer put on new all-season tires after I noticed the original Kumo tires didn't have much tread left & it came with 4 winter tires barely used. Had the plugs changed, coolant changed, transmission fluid/filter as well. We asked the dealer for the service records & all seems fine. We did get the Chrysler service contract as I had read about some complaints owners have with Journeys. Thanks again dhh3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lobitz68 Posted October 26, 2015 Report Share Posted October 26, 2015 Enjoy the new ride. If you plan to hang on to it for a while I suggest you may want to have it rustproofed - it will stop any new rust from developing where the application reaches and it will help to limit the impact of corrosion on the electric wiring and connectors - it also will dampen any loose bits that may cause chassis rattles - all in all a reasonable result for a $75 investment. You pimp this rustproofing quite a bit...what brand did you use? Obviously you feel it is a worthwhile investment, have anything specific to share about it? jkeaton and dhh3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhh3 Posted October 26, 2015 Report Share Posted October 26, 2015 I used Ziebart. I undercoated only, and did not let them talk me into anything else. The only reason I took mine there is that is where my Dealer would have taken it to get undercoated for 2x the price! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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