Considering buying a used Uplander
January 18th, 2018, 2:12 PM
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Since there are so few Uplanders and related minivans in our area, I have been looking at the Trailblazer and Envoy SUV's. I thought since they were more popular and would go for higher prices, but surprisingly, similar year/mileage/condition models are getting similar prices. However, I understand they use more fuel in general. If I go with 2WD I can save some in fuel, but am concerned with traction in snow like we are having here in Ohio.
Chrysler FWD minivans perform so well in the snow, that I dread switching to 4WD and doubt that 2WD will work as well for me. Has anyone here experience with both Uplander and Trailblazers on snow and their comparison MPG?
Chrysler FWD minivans perform so well in the snow, that I dread switching to 4WD and doubt that 2WD will work as well for me. Has anyone here experience with both Uplander and Trailblazers on snow and their comparison MPG?
January 19th, 2018, 7:33 AM
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I live in Southwestern Ontario .. right across Lake Erie from you.
I am 73 yrs old and never owned, nor needed to own, a 4 wheel drive vehicle.
I was very satisfied with the MPG of my 2007 Uplander - I drove "normally" and kept the maintenance up.
Keep good tires on an Uplander and (if you know how to drive) you can go with the traffic in winter.
Today I own a 2016 Grand Caravan but it is no better in snow than the Uplander .... if GM had continued and updated the Uplander series I likely would have bought it instead of the Chrysler.
As I said earlier, rust/corrosion was my biggest enemy.
If you could find a southern 2007 Uplander (big brakes) with minimal rust, low mileage and well maintained it would be a good vehicle.
I am 73 yrs old and never owned, nor needed to own, a 4 wheel drive vehicle.
I was very satisfied with the MPG of my 2007 Uplander - I drove "normally" and kept the maintenance up.
Keep good tires on an Uplander and (if you know how to drive) you can go with the traffic in winter.
Today I own a 2016 Grand Caravan but it is no better in snow than the Uplander .... if GM had continued and updated the Uplander series I likely would have bought it instead of the Chrysler.
As I said earlier, rust/corrosion was my biggest enemy.
If you could find a southern 2007 Uplander (big brakes) with minimal rust, low mileage and well maintained it would be a good vehicle.
January 19th, 2018, 9:30 AM
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I live in Southwestern Ontario .. right across Lake Erie from you.
I am 73 yrs old and never owned, nor needed to own, a 4 wheel drive vehicle.
I was very satisfied with the MPG of my 2007 Uplander - I drove "normally" and kept the maintenance up.
Keep good tires on an Uplander and (if you know how to drive) you can go with the traffic in winter.
Today I own a 2016 Grand Caravan but it is no better in snow than the Uplander .... if GM had continued and updated the Uplander series I likely would have bought it instead of the Chrysler.
As I said earlier, rust/corrosion was my biggest enemy.
If you could find a southern 2007 Uplander (big brakes) with minimal rust, low mileage and well maintained it would be a good vehicle.
I am 73 yrs old and never owned, nor needed to own, a 4 wheel drive vehicle.
I was very satisfied with the MPG of my 2007 Uplander - I drove "normally" and kept the maintenance up.
Keep good tires on an Uplander and (if you know how to drive) you can go with the traffic in winter.
Today I own a 2016 Grand Caravan but it is no better in snow than the Uplander .... if GM had continued and updated the Uplander series I likely would have bought it instead of the Chrysler.
As I said earlier, rust/corrosion was my biggest enemy.
If you could find a southern 2007 Uplander (big brakes) with minimal rust, low mileage and well maintained it would be a good vehicle.
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February 14th, 2018, 10:09 AM
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I live in Southwestern Ontario .. right across Lake Erie from you.
I am 73 yrs old and never owned, nor needed to own, a 4 wheel drive vehicle.
I was very satisfied with the MPG of my 2007 Uplander - I drove "normally" and kept the maintenance up.
Keep good tires on an Uplander and (if you know how to drive) you can go with the traffic in winter.
Today I own a 2016 Grand Caravan but it is no better in snow than the Uplander .... if GM had continued and updated the Uplander series I likely would have bought it instead of the Chrysler.
As I said earlier, rust/corrosion was my biggest enemy.
If you could find a southern 2007 Uplander (big brakes) with minimal rust, low mileage and well maintained it would be a good vehicle.
I am 73 yrs old and never owned, nor needed to own, a 4 wheel drive vehicle.
I was very satisfied with the MPG of my 2007 Uplander - I drove "normally" and kept the maintenance up.
Keep good tires on an Uplander and (if you know how to drive) you can go with the traffic in winter.
Today I own a 2016 Grand Caravan but it is no better in snow than the Uplander .... if GM had continued and updated the Uplander series I likely would have bought it instead of the Chrysler.
As I said earlier, rust/corrosion was my biggest enemy.
If you could find a southern 2007 Uplander (big brakes) with minimal rust, low mileage and well maintained it would be a good vehicle.
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