Best Minivans of 2007 & 2008

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Best Minivans of 2007 & 2008

Even though we rarely use our minivan, after seeing the commercials for the new Dodge Caravan, I have to admit I was excited. Don’t be haters. I love cars – all shapes, all colors. I had to get a look for myself.

What I found upon looking inside the Grand Caravan, and it’s sister the Town & Country, was that … it’s not all its cracked up to be. The materials do not look very sturdy. I don’t feel it would hold up very well to my kids and their friends.

Check out this video on the 2008 Chrysler Town & Country here.

For 2008, more minivans have been converted to FlexFuel despite lowered fuel economy when using E85. I can only speak for my area, but E85 isn’t priced low enough at this time to make up the difference. I don’t think it’s an option people are going to be very happy about.

2007 models

Dodge Caravan 2WD*
4 cylinder, 2.4 L engine, Automatic 4-speed
17 mpg city/ 24 mpg hwy

Dodge Caravan 2WD*
6 cylinder, 3.3 L engine, Automatic 4-speed
17 mpg city/ 24 mpg hwy

Chrysler Voyager/Town and Country*
6 cylinder, 3.3 L engine, Automatic 4-speed
17 mpg city/ 24 mpg hwy

Honda Odyssey 2WD*
6 cylinder, 3.5 L engine, Automatic 5-speed
17 mpg city/ 24 mpg hwy

Toyota Sienna 2WD*
6 cylinder, 3.5 L engine, Automatic 5-speed
17 mpg city/ 24 mpg hwy

2008 models

Chrysler Town & Country*
6 cylinder, 3.3 L engine, Automatic 4-speed
17 mpg city/ 24 mpg hwy

Dodge Caravan 2WD*
6 cylinder, 3.3 L engine, Automatic 4-speed
17 mpg city/ 24 mpg hwy

Toyota Sienna 2WD
6 cylinder, 3.5 L engine, Automatic 5-speed
17 mpg city/ 23 mpg hwy

* These models have the same gas mileage. Stats from FuelEconomy.gov