Chrysler’s original crossover SUV, which has been discontinued after the 2008 model year, has a maximum seating capacity for six people when you opt for third-row seating. The Pacifica’s third row creates a 2+2+2 seating arrangement, but the standard setup is two rows of seating with a three-passenger bench seat in the second row. Cars.com’s new car listings show that there are still plenty of 2008 Pacificas on dealership lots, and there’s also a $2,500 cash back incentive available in your area.
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You may want to look at the Ford Freestyle, now renamed the Taurus X wagon. I have been looking at all of the suv/wagon/minivan ish vehicles. Gets an average of 27 highway mpg. Seats 7, or if has 2nd row buckets only seats 6. It is not as pretty outside as the Pacifica, but the inside is FABULOUS! It has a V6, and easily slips into busy highway traffic. They changed the name to the better known Taurus as it did not sell well(was not marketed well either) under the Freestyle name. Sits up higher like an SUV, but rides like a really nice sedan. I have been looking and reading reviews for the last few months, and all of the consumer reviews are 8-9/10. Hope this helps. oh a new will run about 30,000, comparable used with about 30-50k miles will be about 19,000.
Julie
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Actually, there are five (2+3) and six (2+2+2) passenger versions available on the same chassis. Interestingly, there have been three motors available during the production run: the oldest is the Town and Country's 3.8L OHV V6 which is also in the Jeep Wrangler, the 3.5L SOHC V6 of the previous 300M and current 300 Touring Editions and the newest 4L SOHC V6, my favorite, which was derived from the previous motor and feels much like a little V8 in performance. Sadly, gas mileage for such a hefty solidly built touring car has never been a selling point...but that was never the typical buyer's concern for that vehicle.