2016 Durango Details
RedHotFuzz
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Just got a text from the dealership that my new Durango has arrived. Too bad it has to sit there until the February lease incentives are announced. Or longer if the February numbers are anywhere near as horrible as the January numbers. 
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So how long can you string them along? I mean you ordered it, was it part of the deal that they could wait as long as you want until a favorable lease deal comes through? I'm the last guy in the world to ever come to a dealers defense but I'd just sell it to whoever showed up that wanted it if I was them.
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They'll hold it until the Feb incentives are out next week. If the lease rates are still horrible, I'll just let them sell it to someone else and wait to reorder until the lease terms are favorable (if I survive my wife's wrath).
It sucks to be completely in the dark on pricing when doing a special order, but it's been impossible to find exactly the vehicle I want (and that my wife agrees on) otherwise. Seems everything with the features I want comes with the 2nd row captains chairs, which are a no-go for me. And I've become obsessed with the Max Steel color, making things even more difficult.
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Some interesting other "news" from my sales rep, which you may take with a grain of salt. He's been trying to get word from Dodge about CarPlay plans. Their response is there will be no CarPlay in the 2016 or 2017 Durango. It will be added to the 2018 Durango. He said the redesign is pushed back to 2018. Again, take it with a grain of salt.
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Don't know your story and hate to turn this discussion to 'lease/buy' debate but why not just finance it, particularly since this is (hopefully) your 'dream car'. Do you have to lease it?
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I haven't owned a "domestic" automobile since my first car when I was 16 (a '77 Camaro, LOL!) and let's just say I'm still leery of their historical "badness," especially Chrysler (sorry Dodge fans, just keeping it real). A lease will give me a 3-year commitment (with warranty) to get a good feel for the vehicle. If it ends up being as good as I expect, I'll buy it out at the end of the lease. If not, I turn the car back in and save some sales tax (and the grief of trying to sell). My expectations are I will "own" this vehicle for 10-12 years, like I have my '04 Pilot.
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Life's too short to drive a Pilot for 10 years.
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12 years. And I hear you, brother. It's been utterly boring to drive and look at. That said, it's been 12 years with nothing more needed than tires, a battery, a timing belt, and two brake/rotor jobs. On the downside, my wife has managed to back it into other vehicles 3 times (the last time being only last week!
) so I will be thrilled to have a backup camera and rear collision sensors.
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You know I'm just razzing you. P.S., the backup camera won't help, believe me. You'd think it would, but those wives of ours find very interesting ways to defeat the safety systems.
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Well, it's like my neighbor who owns an auto body shop says whenever I ask him how business is going: "Women are still driving, aren't they?"
Which is why ill buy the lifetime warranty for $2300! It will more than pay for it self
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Yeah, when/if I buy the vehicle at the end of the lease (which I'm expecting to do), I will definitely buy the extended warranty too.
I bet not within a 10yr period it won't.
We did the lifetime warranty on our '14 Durango and didn't pay anywhere near $2300. Shop around. You don't have to buy it from the selling dealer.
I have to admit, all of the FCA news lately has me a little gun shy about the possible second Durango. They're basically betting the farm on trucks, SUVs and cross overs. When (not if) fuel prices go back up (despite what Serigo says its a given) they could be in a ton of trouble.
It's another reason I think we'll lease ours too (assuming the terms improve).
I have to admit, all of the FCA news lately has me a little gun shy about the possible second Durango. They're basically betting the farm on trucks, SUVs and cross overs. When (not if) fuel prices go back up (despite what Serigo says its a given) they could be in a ton of trouble.
It's another reason I think we'll lease ours too (assuming the terms improve).
I am getting anxious... new R/T is expected at the dealership anyday. Ordered 2015 Citadel Rims and Chrome OEM Mirrors caps. Still have to figure out how to replace the grille to Citadel Chrome. I believe the entire front bumper has to be removed to replace the Grille.
Ours is due in this week. We signed the papers on Sat, to lock in $1250 worth of incentives which expire today ($500 personal + $750 consumer cash). Decided to add an 8 year, 120k mile Mopar warranty as well (paid $1920 for it). We opted for the 8yr over the lifetime due to the lifetime not being transferable if we decide to sell in the next 8 years.
The dealer gave us a 2015 Limited as a loaner until the new one arrives. This loaner is Redline, with the Ralleye package. I'm assuming the R/T will look the same, as many of the '15 Ralleye items are standard on the '16 R/T (body color grille, body color wheel well trim, dual exhaust, roof rack delete, etc ...). And our new one is Redline as well. I suppose the 20" wheels will be a different style though ...
We sold our 2012 Crew to my brother, who came by after we picked up the loaner. In comparing the two, it looks like the ride heights have changed significantly over the years. The 2012 Crew has a much higher stance than the 2015 Limited. I checked over the 2015's window sticker, and there's no mention of a suspension package to account for the difference.
And on that note, 2016 the R/T is supposed to be even 20mm lower than the 2015 Limited; So we expect the new one to be quite a bit lower in stance than our 2012 Crew was. Should make for a nice handling improvement.
The dealer gave us a 2015 Limited as a loaner until the new one arrives. This loaner is Redline, with the Ralleye package. I'm assuming the R/T will look the same, as many of the '15 Ralleye items are standard on the '16 R/T (body color grille, body color wheel well trim, dual exhaust, roof rack delete, etc ...). And our new one is Redline as well. I suppose the 20" wheels will be a different style though ...
We sold our 2012 Crew to my brother, who came by after we picked up the loaner. In comparing the two, it looks like the ride heights have changed significantly over the years. The 2012 Crew has a much higher stance than the 2015 Limited. I checked over the 2015's window sticker, and there's no mention of a suspension package to account for the difference.
And on that note, 2016 the R/T is supposed to be even 20mm lower than the 2015 Limited; So we expect the new one to be quite a bit lower in stance than our 2012 Crew was. Should make for a nice handling improvement.
I picked mine up on Friday, exactly 7 weeks after I placed the order. Maximum Steel R/T with Tech and Tow packages.
So far I am very impressed. The Hemi with the 8 speed transmission is a great combination. I only have 160 miles on it so far. I will post a more detailed opinion in a few days when I have some more experience with it.
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So far I am very impressed. The Hemi with the 8 speed transmission is a great combination. I only have 160 miles on it so far. I will post a more detailed opinion in a few days when I have some more experience with it.
Looks great! Are the headlights smoked? Also thought the R/Ts had factory tint on the front windows. Doesn't look like it from the pictures, but maybe it's just very light.
Would you mind taking a measurement from the ground to the bottom of the driver's exterior door handle? I'd like to compare it to the 2015 Limited we have here as a loaner.
Would you mind taking a measurement from the ground to the bottom of the driver's exterior door handle? I'd like to compare it to the 2015 Limited we have here as a loaner.
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