SRT Junky

Hello all, Are there any dealership employees around that (or those that are "in the know") might already know what the differences are between the 2012 and 2013 DJ? I know there are almost always changes and tweaks from one MY to the next. Thanks!

Wow, congrats on the find! That will be a beautiful ride. Please post pics when you have time for some glamour shots!

Oh, cool! So there will be a new Journey for 2014? Does anyone know where I might find info (if any is available) on the changes, or what it might look like? I frequent AllPar.com, but I have yet to see any info or even rumors about the next Journey there

Sounds like the OP solved his own issue with "proper" winter tires. Maybe he has a REALLY steep driveway. In which case, nothing will beat a Subaru... it's what they do. I clicked on this thread expecting to see a bitch-fest about how horrible everyone's experience has been with the DJ's AWD system. Sounds like every single other person here is very happy with their AWD DJ.

Thanks for the warm welcome! As far as the size, we know that the full size Tahoe will be bigger from a sheer size perspective. It has superior ground clearance, and possibly more interior volume. We are really more concerned with finding a vehicle with four doors, AWD, good power, and WAY better gas mileage. So long as the rear cargo area has more room in the back than, say, a new Dodge Dart, I think it should suit our needs. Plus, the Dart doesn't have an AWD option. Did you order your DJ SXT with the 2.4, or the 3.6? Also, does anyone know if the 2013s are available with the 8 speed transmission yet?

Looks like the number up complaints has been greatly lessened during the last year or so. Maybe the '11s and '12s have really addressed a lot of the niggling quality issues? What are everyone's thoughts on this?

Hello all, My name is Mike, and I have really liked the Journey for some time. My wife and I just had our first child, so our family is growing. She currently drives a 1997 Chevy Tahoe 2 door. It's a great truck, it just needs two more doors if it is going to work for our growing family. My wife has made it abundantly clear that she DOES NOT want to drive a mini van, and we need AWD so that we can get to our family cabin in Tahoe when it's snowing. So, that means another SUV or a CUV. The Tahoe gets roughly 14 mpg. Not so hot. So I'd love to get her into something that can get at least 20 mpg highway. We are first and foremost, a Dodge family. So, the Journey seems to be the vehicle that is a natural fit for us. I joined this forum to learn as much as I can about the Journey, and find if it is truly the right vehicle for us.