SteveMorang_4609

The problem with the Crash Tests are that they are controlled experiments. I think a lot of companies have become very good at doing well on the crash test, without really increasing the safety of their vehicles in uncontrolled situations. If you look at cars like Mercedes or Volvo, you have car makers who try to make their cars safe in real life situations, like loosing control at 100 mph on the Autobahn. In order to do that, you have to plan every piece of the car, everycomponent, steel strengths, etc. with safety as priority one. Unfortunately, that costs a lost of money, which not everyone can afford.

Firstly, it is great to have at least one lively thread on this otherwise dull forum! ^_^ Sorry to hear that about your keys, and your shock regarding the replacement cost. Since I have been driving an MB ML320 for the last 12 years living in Europe, I also had the experience of having to buy a replacement key, having the car recoded after they stole my wifes purse, etc. etc. Is $250 excessive by todays standard? Not really, it is just the average price of a transponder key. Period. Also, you get what you ask for. If you start a post in all CAPS railing against the car that this site is primarily about, it is obvious that you will rile a few feathers and raise someones testosterone levels. All in good humour hopefully. PS- The mother of my best friend in high school accidently washed his pet ferret who snuck into the dishwasher! Somethings money cannot replace.

Congrats! I think ours are very similar. We also have the Storm Grey AWD model. Ours came with the 4.3 screen due to the shortage. Otherwise is fully loaded. I love the keyless entry and start. Makes life so much easier. Only problem - once I forgot to turn off the car at the grocery store. Came back after 15 minutes, the engine was still running?? Take care....

Hi Everyone! We have had our 2012 Journey Crew for about four months now. Does anyone know if it is possible to get an active charcoal or similar smell reducing cabin filter for the Journey? We live in an area with a lot of skunks, and it would come in handy. I used to change them myself on our Mercedes. I was hoping to do the same with the Journey. Thanks. Update: found the filter replacement process in the owners manual, really really simple. took all of 3 minutes. Ordered the filter online for about 6 dollars, same price as the standard without charcoal. A Fram filter with Arm n' Hammer is also available for around 20 bucks.