Thanks for all your insights.
Larryl is right, in Canada, the discontinued Crew model is non-leather and FWD while the RT is leather and AWD. A 2014 with similar features (e.g. 7 seater, heated seats/steering wheel, 6-cyl, sunroof, non-leather) will cost $30k and more than that for the RT. Was thinking if I can save $10k for a 1-2 year old used vehicle that still has warranty on it, then why not. Of course, for the budget I'm looking at (<$20k) I might have to deal with dog odour, accidents or just need to continue to look around. How reliable are the 2012-2013 anyways - all my friends are saying I'm brave for even thinking of a Dodge. I know the 2009-2010 had a lot of electrical problems - shutting down, won't start, etc. Really have my mind set on the Journey but don't want to make the mistake of buying a lemon.
Thanks again.