2008 Caravan - What have you heard?

[jlomon]

Hello everyone,

My father is having to purchase a minivan in order to have it converted into a wheelchair accessible vehicle. He has one right now, a 2005 Caravan. His choice is between a 2007 Caravan with about 17,000 miles on it, or for about $6K more out the door, a brand new 2008 Caravan. I know, I know, neither one is a great vehicle, but this is out of necessity, not desire.

Now the 2008 is a complete redesign, featuring some nice content like 4 wheel disc brakes standard, brake assist, stability control, traction control, and an airbag cocoon that the 2007 does not have. I like the idea of all these extra safety features but I am wary of buying a Dodge in its first year of production.

Has anyone heard anything negative about the redesign?

Thanks,