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On 5/27/2018 at 1:55 AM, Armando G said:
Out of curiosity...3rd picture, DJ club, coincidence, or buddies of yours?
Just friends of mine, the Black 09 SXT was first in the group, then our 17 CR, then my other friends 12 Crew....both the 09 and 12 are long gone to the boneyard LOL
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I'm back for another update!
It's been a few years, roughly 108,000km's and 2 Accidents (not at fault), but the Journey is still running LOL
We have had a few issues with our Journey since my last post, I'll list them below.......if anyone remembers me talking about my experiences at our local Dealership where we bought the Journey....you'll find it funny to know, I now work at the Parts Department in said Dealership ?
- At around 70,000km we had a Fuel Injector crap out on us.
- Oil Cooler/Filter Housing has a leak (well known issue) at about 100,000km.
- Hinge Spring shot out of the Rear Passenger Door Hinge.
- All the bushings related to the Suspension and Steering vanished after 80,000km.
- RR Wheel/Speed Sensor took a crap so the TCS, ABS & AWD is currently MIA 105,000km.
- Still having issues connecting to the BT on the UConnect.
Those are the only issues since new, the body is still in fantastic condition, not an ounce of body rust, underside has surface rust (at worst). It has never left us on the side of the road, interior is still in great shape, nothing has fallen apart, even with 4 Teens and 2 Dogs. I am very impressed with our purchase, repairs are to be expected after 6yrs and over 100,000km (especially in a Canadian climate) so I'm not bothered by what has been needed. That said, about a year ago while the DJ was in for crash repairs we had a 2021 Durango R/T as a Rental......we almost traded, almost LOL
I have no Towing info to share, although it does have a Tow Package, I've never Hauled anything with it other than my MX Bike, but that sits on a Hitch Mounted Carrier so it doesn't really count IMO....the Tongue Weight is only 500lbs which is a little sketchy as my 450 4-Stroke is a bit if a pig and the Carrie itself weighs at least 50lbs LOL
I'm currently at work, so if this post seems scattered, that's why, I'll be back with more at a later date ?
Take care and be safe everyone ?
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From what I can recall, the Manual Transmission was only available outside of the USA & Canada and was only used with the Diesel Engines (2.0L).
The Bellhousing for the Manual Trans likely won't match, getting a custom adapter made will be expensive (unless you "know a guy")....you might have better luck swapping in a Manual Trans from a 3.6L Wrangler but will still likely cost a small fortune of Custom 1-Off parts to make it all fit.
And then comes the Tech side of the swap, I promise that won't be fun LOL
All that said, I would love to see someone actually perform this swap as I've wanted to do this to my Journey for the last 7yrs, but I ain't got that kinda coin or time LOL
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On 2017-07-13 at 8:59 AM, Steven Harshbarger said:
New's to me. Thats sad, it's a terrible combination. The turbo lag is TERRILE on those little 2.0's
Shouldn’t be, the smaller the turbo, the quicker the spool....
The 2.0L Ecoboost we had in the Escape took off like a rubber band, that being said, with how computer controlled everything is these days the “lag” if any at all woul be different from vehicle to vehicle.
Having a low “ping” (for lack of a better term) in your softwares communication would almost act like a lag sometimes too...
On 2017-07-12 at 11:11 AM, 2late4u said:the CHEVROLET EQUINOX comes with mostly 4 cyl , I think it is a turbo and it looks to be larger then the journey only not as good looking as the journey , I dont know how they drive or handle but as usually you get what you pay for.i didnt even try the 4 cyl in the journeys i went straight to the 3.6
Yeah, but it’s a GM product....highest/longest recal rate ever.
On 2017-07-12 at 10:53 AM, Eduardo831 said:Yup the 4-cyl is extremely underpowered and it is more stress on that little engine for such a large vehicle. The way I always saw it is think of a little guy pulling a large mass sure it can do it but how long, versus a larger guy pulling the same large mass. If possible try to trade it in for the 6-cylinder model you won't be disappointed and 1 mpg difference from your 4-cylinder model.
The 4Cyl and 6Cyl may use the same transmission, but the gearing would be different to account for the differences in engine capabilities....obviously gearing can only help so much while still maintaining acceptable power curves/acceleration/top speed etc..
But even with the gearing help, you’re absolutely right, the 4Cyl just isn’t enough....my friend has a 09 Journey 4Cyl, and he is very secretly jealous that I bought a new one with the 6Cyl LOL
Same reason we didn’t go with a Durango, I’m not about to buy one with the 6Cyl and the 8Cyl is more than I’ll spend on a “family hauler”.
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Damn!
50k for a Caravan.....that hurts
For that kind of coin, you could own a Pacifica....it’s like the Bentley of Minivans LOL
I can only say it “that way” because when we traded in the 2015 Escape Titanium for the Journey...it turned the Journey into a 60k+ vehicle LOL
So I very much know your pain
That being said, we picked up a B/N 2017 DJ CR AWD and aside from horribly paved roads, our Journey rides nicely!
The Journey is right at home on the highway or any 80km/h+ road/hywy but as I said, rough roads, not so much....suspension no likey LOL
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From what I understand, all of MOPAR's Automotive Cleaning Products are made by Meguiars, and I guess rebranded......unless they are all special formulas made up by MOPAR, subcontracted out to be made by Meguiars, who knows......
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Well, we are just over 19,000km traveled in our 2017 DJ Crossroad (AWD w/3.6L) and I have to say, I am happy
That being said, it has not been all "issue free"....the UConnect has just been replaced due to ghost in the machine that lets the volume do as it pleases....the 2nd row drivers side seat stopped folding and sliding about 2 weeks after we took delivery and has just now been repaired.
As most owners will agree, the dealership that we bought the DJ from has been our biggest issue...this was the second time I had brought the Journey in to have them look at the 2nd row seat and both times they tried telling me that it was "fine" and that "it's supposed to do that".
Sadly for them I have grown up with a list of Auto Mechanics in my family and was hoisting cars myself by 12yrs old in my dads shop LOL
The first time they game me the runaround I was pressed for time and pretty much just had to say "okay fine" and take the vehicle back and leave....the second time however, I had time LOL
After dropping the Journey off at the repair centre I walked straight into the showroom and took a video of a brand new Journey with a properly functioning seat.....and then just sat back and waiting for them to BS me again
Lets just say, by the end of it all, I had the Shop Foreman on his hands and knees crawling around trying to figure out what was wrong with our rear seat.....and by the way he was dressed, you can tell he doesn't get "dirty" often LOL
Problem has been solved, and for anyone that may have had this same issue, apparently it has something to do with the ballbearings in the track moving out of place and jamming the track from moving fully.....and it can be easily fixed as it did not take them long to repair it.
Over all I am truely happy with the DJ, lots of room, good power, nice features, great body styling and love the Alpine stereo but realistically it was the only 7-seating non-minivan within a decent price range so truthfully our only option was a Journey LOL
We wanted an R/T Durango but we weren't about to drop 50k+ for a used gas guzzler, the only gas guzzler that I'll buy at that price will be a Charger or Challenger LOL
We also looked at lightly used Land Rover LR4's but, we wanted a "reliable" vehicle haha
Same went for anything made by GM
The Ford Explorer Sport with the Twin Turbo 6Cylc was also very nice, but again, very overpriced!
The DJ definitely has a place in the long list of modern day automobiles, so I understand why I see so many of them on the road, they are everywhere LOL that being said I mostly see SXT's and R/T's....I don't come across a whole lot of Crossroad AWD's especially in the Redline Pearl colour which is good because I am a fan of not buying a vehicle in a popular colour LOL
This turned out to be a much longer post then intended, this is what happens when I have the day off LMAO
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On 2016-12-16 at 1:58 AM, lmoore1436 said:
The plastic trim around the dash likes to rattle on occasion and the passenger door also takes a little bit more effort to close than it should.
I have noticed the exact same issue with my 2017 DJ Crossroad, both passenger side doors (Front & Rear) do not close as easily as the drivers side doors......with regards to hearing the trim rattle, I have not noticed any rattling sounds.
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On 2017-03-17 at 8:10 AM, ZXBoy said:
That looks like the one I looked at in Barrie ON Chrysler..
I noticed that you have an Escape as well, So do I and really like both SUV's, If you asked me to chose I couldn't tell you. Enjoy your new toy!
It was likely the exact same Journey you saw at Barrie Chrysler, as that is where we got it LOL
Small world!
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Not sure if someone said it or not already but, if you add HID's to your projectors you won't have an issue with a short light beam....
HID's and Projectors are actually a great combination...
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I should also mention, that although I do like many different vehicles from many different manufacturers....I am a MOPAR man at heart LOL
This Journey will by my 5th MOPAR
I've owned 3 Neon R/T's (01, 02 & 04) and a base model 00 Neon!
Actually, the 04 SX2.0 R/T is still stuffed in my garage not being used LOL
Sadly it will likely end up scraped :'(
With the exception of my friend owning a 2.4L powered 2010 Journey...this is my first experience with a Journey.
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Hey all, just stopping in to introduce myself!
I have been involved with forums before (Hobby R/C, auto enthusiasts etc..) but it has been a while since I was attached to one
But seeing as I will be getting the keys for my 2017 Journey Crossroad on Saturday I figured grouping up with a good forum would be a good idea.....and from what I see on Google this is the place to be LOL so here I am.
Current vehicle is a 2015 Ford Escape Titanium but it will be traded in on Saturday Muahahahaha!
Actually, as much as I am NOT a Ford fan I really don't or didn't have much to complain about.....it was a good vehicle.
But our family expanded and a 5-seater wasn't going to cut it, and I don't do the "minivan life" LOL
Sooooo, ya, that is pretty much it for now, just your friendly neighbourhood Canadian say hello :D
P.S. I wonder how many people can figure out the connections to my screen name and my ride ?
Personally I thought it was kinda clever...but that is probably just me LOL
Coming soon, to a driveway near me!
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As someone who also owned/owns both a 2.0L Ecoboost Escape and the 3.6L Journey, I prefer the Journey in almost all aspects, but I definitely miss a few things about the Escape.
Believe it or not, you could actually take light/light-medium off-road trails in the Escape without issue or damage and have a ton of fun, I also miss the sound of the Turbo....but I've built a few SRT-4's in my past so I'll always miss Turbo noises when in a vehicle without it LOL