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Looking at a 2010 SE with 3.3L - comments please

Old Apr 12, 2013 | 03:42 AM
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Default Looking at a 2010 SE with 3.3L - comments please

I've come across a 2010 SE with stow n go seats and a 3.3L engine. It's noticeably cheaper than some 2011 and newer models.

Despite over being down over 100hp compared to the newer models, the engine is peppy/torquey enough for me.

What are some common issues with this model that I should be aware of?
Anything expensive to fix?

Dealer says that there could still be over 1year left on the power train warranty. Is this correct?

I am in Canada and am looking at Canadian models.
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Old Apr 13, 2013 | 10:12 PM
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Originally Posted by dodgeballer
I've come across a 2010 SE with stow n go seats and a 3.3L engine. It's noticeably cheaper than some 2011 and newer models.

Despite over being down over 100hp compared to the newer models, the engine is peppy/torquey enough for me.

What are some common issues with this model that I should be aware of?
Anything expensive to fix?

Dealer says that there could still be over 1year left on the power train warranty. Is this correct?

I am in Canada and am looking at Canadian models.
Thanks.
Check closely on the "stow and go" claim. Most standard 3.3 SE stow and go vehicles only have stow and go feature in the third row. The second row may have floor storage bins, but the bench seat will not fold into the floor. All SXT vans except the oddball swivel and go vans have full stow and go.

I don't know how much you're really saving over a 2010 SXT with full stow and go, 3.8L and the 6spd transmission. In my area, the asking prices between SE and SXT actually overlap quite a bit. The 3.3 is a total dog compared to the 3.8 and the SXT 6spd is far more desirable compared to the older wide ratio 4spd design found in the SE. I own 2 Grand Caravan (a 3.3 and a 3.8) by the way, so I'm not biased. The 3.3 has to downshift for EVERY hill and the wide ratios are annoying. The 3.8 pulls like a John Deere and does not need to downshift even though it turns lower RPM in 6th. In my opinion, the bigger motor and 6spd is worth a couple thousand dollars.
 

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