We’re willing to bet that you’ve driven or ridden in, a Dodge Caravan. Likewise, we’re also willing to bet that you’d love to save thousands with Dodge’s Employee Pricing Plus Plus sales initiatve (click here to see your price).. As you may know (if you’re a minivan historian), the Caravan was the pioneering minivan, the one responsible for the whole Suzy Soccer Mom phenomenon. That was 1984. Since then, Dodge hasn’t stopped. They’ve continued to evolve the Caravan brand, and for 2008, it looks like they’re going to give the Sienna, Odyssey, and Quest a run for their Capri Suns and orange wedges.

The designers’ main focus is to give passengers the most comfortable, well-appointed interior. From our early impression, they have succeeded. This is due to Dodge’s much heralded Stow’n Go seating arrangement, which allows the interior dimensions to grow without compensating the exterior dimensions. In fact, new Caravan actually weighs less than its predecessor, so acceleration and fuel economy are not compromised.

Powertrain options range from a 3.3-liter 175-horsepower V6 mated to a 4-speed automatic transmission to a more robust 4.0-liter 251-horsepower V6 coupled with a first-in-class 6-speed transmission. Fuel economy only drops off by 1mpg compared to the smaller 3.3-liter while netting a whopping 76 horsepower more. So yes, you can have your cake and eat it, too.

To get the lowest price in your neighborhood, click on 2009 Dodge Caravan pricing and type in your zip code.

With a new President, new lease on life for U.S. automakers and some of the most amazing deals on new cars in decades, we at CarsDirect are optimistic about the auto industry for 2009. And with deals like these, it’s easy to see why.  Right now, Chrysler is offering huge rebates on all remaining 2008 dealer stock in addition to 2009 Town & Country models.

What better way to start off the New Year than in an affordable, American-made minivan? Not only is the Town & Country affordable, but it’s also very well equipped. Outfitted with your choice of the three available V6 power trains—a 3.3-, 3.8-and 4.0-liter engine are all available.  

The optional MyGIG integrated entertainment system provides younger [read: impatient] passengers with hours of entertainment, a feature that’s priceless on during those long winter road trips. Storage capacity is also exceptional.   There’s still plenty of time to take advantage of this deal, but hurry because the 2008 models being sold at a record pace.  

To read the full 4-page road test on the Chrysler Town & Country minivan, please click here. 

Click the links below and type in your zip code to find the lowest prices in your area. 

Click here for 2009 Chrysler Town & Country LX Pricing
Click here for 2009 Chrysler Town & Country Limited Pricing
Click here for 2009 Chrysler Town & Country Touring Pricing
Click here for 2008 Chrysler Town & Country LX Pricing
Click here for 2008 Chrysler Town & Country Touring Pricing
Click here for 2008 Chrysler Town & Country Limited

You may have seen the ads with Brooke Shields urging you to choose child birth for the right reasons, not just for “German engineering.” While these odd commercials might leave many confused, the minivan being promoted in them may very well be the best excuse to have children yet. The 2009 Volkswagen Routan is an incredibly well-put-together vehicle featuring 7-passenger seating capacity and handsome styling.

Although a minivan has been absent from Volkswagen’s lineup for more than five years, this model proves that a large, family-oriented vehicle built by the German company (whose name literally translates to “people’s car”) makes nothing but absolute sense. The reasons for owning a Routan are countless, especially if you have a growing family. For example, the innovative LATCH system, which allows you to install a child seat easily and securely, comes as standard equipment on all models and is virtually unnoticeable with its anchor points hidden within the seats. Combine this feature with the power-folding third row seats that accommodate the substantial 141 cubic feet of cargo space and the optional JoyBox fully-integrated entertainment system and you’re left with the ultimate family vehicle. The Routan also excels in fuel economy, averaging 17/25 mpg (city/highway).

The deal gets even better though. Right now through December 1, 2008, qualified buyers can get 0% APR financing on all 2009 Routan models for up to an unbeatable 60 months. If you ask us, that sounds like reason enough to start producing offspring. To see just how much you can save, click the link below and type in your zip code.

Click here for the lowest 2009 Volkswagen Routan Prices.

Stop the presses!  Toyota is offering interest-free loans on 11 of their best-selling vehicles: Camry, Corolla, Tundra, Matrix, RAV4, Highlander, FJ Cruiser, 4Runner, Sequoia, Sienna and Tacoma.  That’s a deal for the ages, and will save you loads of cash since you’re not paying interest on the loan to purchase the vehicle.  We could go on for hours about how well-made and reliable Toyota vehicles are, but we’d rather give you more time to research and decide exactly which Toyota model you want to buy.  You could go with the Corolla, a car that has enough space for five adults and is fuel-efficient enough to get 27 MPG in the city and an whopping 35 MPG on the highway.  Or, you can get the mighty Tundra, which has space to haul cargo and passengers, as well as the occasional stack of plywood or ATV.  Then we have the Sienna , a minivan that sports a 3.5-liter 266-horsepower V6 under the hood.  Our choice?  All of them.  But if we only had one, we’d opt for the Camry, because it does everything, and does it well.  Ok, and maybe the trendy FJ Cruiser, too (we just can’t choose one…it’s too hard).  But the deals aren’t going to last.  The final day is November 3rd, 2008.  So you have a little less than a month to get the financing deal every Toyota shopper has been waiting for. 

The 2008 Honda Odyssey is a interesting 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 minivan. And Honda’s made a notable effort to make it even more interesting, particularly to your pocket book. For a limited time, Honda is offering a jaw-dropping 0.9% APR on the 2008 Honda Odyssey for well-qualified buyers. The 0.9% rate is for 24-36 months. Or, they’ll give you a 2.9% APR for 37-60 months. Either way, you’ll save money because the APR’s are ridiculously low.

Click here to see all the offers in your area: 2008 Honda Odyssey Offers

To get up-to-the-minute prices on all trim level of the 2008 Honda Odyssey, click on one of the links below that correspond to your choice.

2008 Odyssey LX
2008 Odyssey EX
2008 Odyssey EX-L
2008 Odyssey EX-L w/DVD RES
2008 Odyssey EX-L w/DVD RES/Nav
2008 Odyssey Touring w/DVD RES/Nav
2008 Odyssey Touring w/PAX w/DVD RES/Nav