Any Durango owners here

My car just died recently, so I find myself looking for a new car sooner than I hoped. One I'm really interested in is a Dodge Durango. Anyone here care to share their experiences with them?

 

Brother had one, traded it for a truck. His wife now has one. They've never had any problems with either one.

(Full disclosure: My father runs a Dodge/Jeep dealership.)

 

I used to have one. I really loved it (as much as one can love an inanimate object.)

 

"While most SUVs are targeted to women drivers, the Durango will likely attract men. There’s nothing cutesy about its shape or its bulk."

http://trucks.about.com/od/2005sportutilityvehicles/fr/05_durango.htm

 

There was, at one time, a problem with (front?) wheels shearing off – obviously a great safety hazard.

I assume that got fixed pretty quickly.

 

Yeah, that could ruin the trip...

 

I had one--a 1999 Durango. Bad mileage, and the electronics (like sensors and engine computers) kept failing. I traded it for a Japanese SUV five years ago and haven't looked back.

I would stay away. Just curious--why do you need something so big? Do you tow trailers or something?

 

I have never owned a Chrysler-made product, and based on a friend's experience i never will consider it.

 

I have a Caliber... I really like it.. it's kinda like a crossover SUV, but smaller.

 

Don't really need anything that big. Basically, I'm restricted by what my credit union will allow me to buy (2003 or newer) and what I'm willing to spend (approx. $6000). I'd prefer not to have a subcompact, so I understand I'll have something with some mileage to it.

Speaking of mileage -- how big is a tank on one of these? The one I'm looking at has a 4.7L V8, and considering its age, I'd assume the fuel efficiency is about 15 MPG.

 

I have a 2005 Durango.

You will love them.

 

It's at least 20 gallons, more if I remember correctly.