Over the last decade, I have become quite the minivan mom. I am on my 3rd minivan in that time and each one of them has been a white Dodge Grand Caravan and I have loved each and every single one of them.
My current Dodge Grand Caravan is a 2010 with less than 90K miles on it and I love just love it. I purchased this van used in the winter of 2015 with just 79K miles on it. Although I have had it just over 3 years now, I have been toying around with the idea of trading it in for an even newer model which made me think about what features I want my next van to have.
Since I am just looking right now, I turned to my friends at Don Vance Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram to see what the newer models have to offer.
Must Haves
- Not be white – My last 3 vans have been white.
- Remote start – Alex has remote start installed on my current van last year and now that I have it, I can’t live without it! I need to be toasty warm in the winter and nice and cool in the summer.
- Entertainment package – so my kids can watch movies and be happy
- Magic Buttons – you know, the buttons that magically make the doors and rear hatch open and close
- Navigation – Even though I have a great sense of direction, I would like to venture out on some road trips
- Heated seats – Because a warm tush is a bonus in the winter
- Ventilated seats – Because it is also important to have a cool seat when your car has been sitting in the hot sun.
- Stow-n-Go seats – I need room to haul large items
- USB ports – For easy phone charging
- Killer sound system – Because music is life
- Satellite radio because I have been spoiled in with it in my husband’s car
- Room for 7 (or more) – Space is important
- And a lot of safety features – Hello, most precious cargo!
I know as more time passes, my list will continue to grow, but I have no doubt when the time comes to start shopping that I can reach out to the dealership to find the perfect van to suit our family needs or if need be, a different vehicle to fit MY needs!