Marius

125000 for a Commander?
Oh wait, that's an investment, being so low KM, it's probably going to be displayed forever and price will continuously go up.
 
For that money you have options, a lot of options.

Too funny.

That's one low mileage DJ indeed. It's unfortunate I got such bad experiences with my own, and had I been driving it 100% of the time, I'd blame it on myself -very lead footed over here - but this was the kids hauler, family mover and mostly driven by my dad/wife to and from school/work. Super gentle people, exceptional drivers. It just so happened that with mine a lot of bugs happened, notwithstanding the ridiculous suspension bolt unfastened that came from the factory and could have caused a catastrophic accident.
Anyway, everything's done and over with, the deal I got was totally worth it. I've moved on. Let me know when you find that Commander, I've been looking for one as well, 5.7 Hemi

You guys are hilarious, I agree, the taste can be bad if both dealerships and Chrysler CS central drop the ball on the customer. It happened to me, and the blood pressure got pretty close to "pop" pressures for sure.
Commander is awesome, I just sold my '86 CJ7 because ...well, wife and kids and I need to adult more.
As a side note, my Mercedes just got written off and instead of buying a new car I went out and found a 2005 Dodge Durango, and I swear, it's the best Dodge Journey ever
Before I get run over by beliebers, I swear this thing hauls arse. 5.7 Hemi, just purrs, like the day it left the factory floor. It has a couple cosmetic things to address, a hitch to add, some new keys to order, but this is the DJs older, bigger, badder, better brother for sure. Leather interior, 7 seater... almost as good as a Commander, not as 4x4able as one, but the road manners are beyond fantastic.
I have a feeling it's going to be my new "project", the people/family, the boat, the "JEEP", the hunting quad hauler.

Nope, 2012 one, had it not been for all the brakes, mechanical issues it would have died with me. I absolutely loved the car when I bought it. The subsequent issues kind of ruined it.

Well, I guess it was a long time coming, but didn't see it coming as fast as it did. I got close to 91000km with it, with many bumps and bruises and definitely with a lot of headshakes to the dealer service levels and what's worse, corporate Chrysler CS.
To summarize the issues
Under 10k rear tires were bald
Hard shake under load brake or emergency brake on hwy were "explained" by repeated dealers as normal ABS
Sometimes around 30-40k we got a nail in the rear left tire, went to Costco for a fix, they found the suspension arm bolt 90% out of the socket. What's messed up though is until then I had a check up with "piece of mind" inspection done every 5000km with the oil changes. Sure enough, rotors were super warped - sorry buster, you're over 20k km, no go- even if aforementioned under 10k km rear tires bald, shake etc.
OK, after 3 different dealerships I found one that cared. They tried to fix
- left head
- cylinder #6
- tranny issues
- heads again
- tranny issues again...
I was all but ready to move on and into a 2015 Platinum F150 or Pathfinder when the sales and manager guy I had always been in touch with at this last dealership called me over for a special. And a special it was indeed. They paid off my Journey and some, and put me into a 0% Dodge Caravan R/T that feels, looks and drives nothing like a minivan.
Albeit the waste of time getting to this, being into a car that had 10km on board and drove like your Journey used to ...kind of makes up for the hectic last 4 years. If anyone in Vancouver is thinking of dealing with the same dealership it's Destination Chrysler/Dodge in North Vancouver. Tell them I sent you, Jason and Pablo are awesome guys to deal with.
Now ...let's build that Power Wagon

Well, I guess it was a long time coming, but didn't see it coming as fast as it did. I got close to 91000km with it, with many bumps and bruises and definitely with a lot of headshakes to the dealer service levels and what's worse, corporate Chrysler CS.
To summarize the issues
Under 10k rear tires were bald
Hard shake under load brake or emergency brake on hwy were "explained" by repeated dealers as normal ABS
Sometimes around 30-40k we got a nail in the rear left tire, went to Costco for a fix, they found the suspension arm bolt 90% out of the socket. What's messed up though is until then I had a check up with "piece of mind" inspection done every 5000km with the oil changes. Sure enough, rotors were super warped - sorry buster, you're over 20k km, no go- even if aforementioned under 10k km rear tires bald, shake etc.
OK, after 3 different dealerships I found one that cared. They tried to fix
- left head
- cylinder #6
- tranny issues
- heads again
- tranny issues again...
I was all but ready to move on and into a 2015 Platinum F150 or Pathfinder when the sales and manager guy I had always been in touch with at this last dealership called me over for a special. And a special it was indeed. They paid off my Journey and some, and put me into a 0% Dodge Caravan R/T that feels, looks and drives nothing like a minivan.
Albeit the waste of time getting to this, being into a car that had 10km on board and drove like your Journey used to ...kind of makes up for the hectic last 4 years. If anyone in Vancouver is thinking of dealing with the same dealership it's Destination Chrysler/Dodge in North Vancouver. Tell them I sent you, Jason and Pablo are awesome guys to deal with.
Now ...let's build that Power Wagon

Maybe people in Europe are shorter, they need lower cars, so theres an actual market to support them??

Great, looking forward to hearing about a job well done. BTW before you complete this weekend DIY project don't forget to pull out the caliper slide pins clean and grease them. I use this one http://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/permatex-caliper-lube-80-ml-0383794p.html#.VML5r_7F-Hw and this one is also great http://www.amazon.com/Sil-Glyde-Silicone-Lubricating-Compound-Ounce/dp/B0054DWS1W

Fo' shizzle, so, since you put me on the spot -riiiiight - just ordered the Astro 18+8 brake tool set
Also, since I'm putting a new staggered set of rims/tires on the Mercedes wagon I went ahead and bought me a birthday present: Eastwood fender roller, Dewalt LCD displayed heat gun, Dewalt infrared thermometer. Lucky for me, the aforementioned birthday is close enough to avoid physical harm inflicted by the "better half".
It's better than Christmas. I swear.
PS: Yes, I'll make sure to post all videos/pics of the DIYs

Fo' shizzle, so, since you put me on the spot -riiiiight - just ordered the Astro 18+8 brake tool set
Also, since I'm putting a new staggered set of rims/tires on the Mercedes wagon I went ahead and bought me a birthday present: Eastwood fender roller, Dewalt LCD displayed heat gun, Dewalt infrared thermometer. Lucky for me, the aforementioned birthday is close enough to avoid physical harm inflicted by the "better half".
It's better than Christmas. I swear.
PS: Yes, I'll make sure to post all videos/pics of the DIYs

Next time you're around Vancouver let me know, drinks on me

I used EBC slotted and dimpled rotors and green stuff pads on my Dakota and Ram (both undersized OEM brakes IMO) and the difference was unbelievable... I would strongly recommend them.

So here is a little update of what's going on...
Comprehensive inspection has been done and these are the results: Rotors are shut, front rotors have a .004" runout, to those with more technical knowledge apparently this is beyond severe and what's acceptable. Rear rotors same.
Now, there's a good new and a bad news, good news is that I found a Dodge dealership that is amazing, they've been thorough, professional ...all that one could ask for. Bad news is that corporate doesn't give a S***! I just got off the phone with them and their position is that they're not covering anything because I am out of warranty. So, whenever you have an issue, if you don't exacerbate the issue BEFORE the warranty runs out, apparently this is it, nothing gets done.
I've brought it up to the girl's attention that it's been signaled since under 10000 km and it's been an ongoing issue, her position was imovable, she refused to transfer me to a supervisor, she said Chrysler's decision is final. Well, I can't say I don't love my car, because I do. I cannot say I won't ever buy a car from them, because I know I will. But what I can say is that if lawsuit is what they want, lawsuit is what they will get. To be honest, I would have been satisfied with new rotors, the tires and the extra expenses I had covered. I guess in their imesurable wisdom, covering for lawyer fees and a new car is less than this.
OKied dokie, I'll have another check up done to a 3rd party professional site for an in depth look at whatever "else" we might find, then it's off to the lawyer's.

Awesome dissection, thanks. It wasn't my intention to blurt out dirt, I just didn't see the pictures with the lights on etc. Thanks again.

got same truck and best winter tires i found are from costco: 225/65R17 Blizzak DMV1 with aluminum alloy MACPEC rims (they do not have 17' metal rims avail) which are just 20$ more each than metal ones. total is just over 1300 all-in with the 70 $ rebate.