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- From: cerulean@access.digex.com (Bill Christens-Barry)
- Newsgroups: misc.consumers
- Subject: Antilock brakes on new Dodge Grand Caravan SE?
- Date: 5 Jan 93 04:15:18 GMT
- Organization: Express Access Online Communications, Greenbelt MD USA
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- Message-ID: <cerulean.726207318@digex>
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- Summary: SHould I get antilock brakes?
- Keywords: antilock brakes, options
-
- Can anyone give me an informed opinion about whether I should get the anti-
- lock brake option on a new Dodge Grand Caravan SE I plan on buying new from
- a dealer? The cost (invoice) is around $510.
-
- The standard brakes are disc/drum (front/rear, I think), and the van weighs
- around 3900 lbs. I don't know how long the antilock braking system has
- existed, but I'd like to hear why I'd be much safer with it than people were
- before it existed. In other words, is it a gimmick aimed at recent safety
- awareness?
-
- Also, any comments on the neede for the heavy duty trailer/towing package that
- includes heavy duty alternator, battery, oil cooler, radiator, flashers, and
- a trailer wiring harness? I may occasionally pull a popup camper (I don't
- know its weight but its not especially large). The engine is a 3.3 liter
- 6-cylinder.
-
- Finally, what about overall price and negotiating strategy. I called several
- dealers and told them I had data on their invoice prices and wanted them to
- fax me prices they would honor. I told them I would wait let them order a
- van rather than buy one from their stock, thinking this would make it more
- attractive for them. Several dealers said they would be willing to do this.
- Should I ask for a bid that does not include the factory rebates that I've
- heard advertised recently, or should I let them quote a price that includes
- the rebates?
-
- Any other useful comments? I'll post a message with my experiences once the
- deal is done.
-
- Thanks...
-
- Bill Christens-Barry
- cerulean@digex.com
-
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