I am very satisfied with my vehicle
This van is just what I needed. Comfortable seats, plenty of leg room, with the 3.3 V6, it has plenty of pull on the mountain roads. Lots of cargo room and very clean interior.
The Quintessential Mini-Van of the 2000s
My heart broke a little bit when Dodge discontinued the Caravan. The 2006 Dodge Caravan is, for a mini-van, a GOOD looking vehicle. The later Caravan styling made it boxier and less attractive, but this model year is sleek, like a slightly overweight panther. My grandparents graciously gifted me a stripped-down 2006 Dodge Caravan in 2006. No cruise control, no power locks or windows, no frills--but it's a great car. The 2.4-liter engine is, apparently, much sought-after by Dodge enthusiasts, as it is quite reliable. In all the years I've driven this car (nearly fourteen), there's never been major engine issues. It is sluggish for a mini-van, however, with only four-cylinders. It is not a powerful car. Later in its life, I had several costly repairs, and still have a misfiring cylinder at idle that isn't worth the cost of repairing. The vehicle still runs well at cruising speeds, however; you just don't want to get stuck in traffic. The timing belt went out sometime in 2013, but no other engine components were damaged; the mechanic told me I "must be living right." This vehicle is no longer my primary car, as I purchased a 2017 Nissan Versa Note SV for commuting and such (purchased in January 2020). But I still drive it about once a week around town and on errands. I love this van. I was also in several wrecks in this bad boy--only one of which, a small fender bender, was my fault. It was rear-ended on Christmas Day 2008. A friend's wife backed into it in 2006, shortly after I got it. Someone crunched in the bumper in a parking lot. I scraped it against a light bollard in an IHOP parking lot. It's busted up, bruised, and scraped, but it's still a great vehicle. My brother and I fit two ENTIRE couches into it at once (with the seats removed). Bring back this classic mini-van, Dodge!
Workhorse
This van has been a major workhorse for me since I bought it new 13 years ago. It has been used to haul things. As a mobile umpire locker room, and to transport family. And for a minvan, it also has good styling and lines.
