What year/movel to get...or not to?

[Stephan26]

Hi folks.

I am considering a Nitro to replace my Caravan. We (well, she ) had twins and the Caravan was a no brainer. But now, the boys are just about 5 and Daddy has reached its limit. No more Caravan for me. So i am considering a small SUV type of vehicul. I checked a couple but keep coming back to the Nitro.

My question is, what year should i avoid if any and what about models? Smaller engine or the bigger? I am looking for a used Nitro and i'd like it to be well equipped.

Thanks for the info.

Stephan

[rickaren]

Originally Posted by Stephan26

Hi folks.

I am considering a Nitro to replace my Caravan. We (well, she ) had twins and the Caravan was a no brainer. But now, the boys are just about 5 and Daddy has reached its limit. No more Caravan for me. So i am considering a small SUV type of vehicul. I checked a couple but keep coming back to the Nitro.

My question is, what year should i avoid if any and what about models? Smaller engine or the bigger? I am looking for a used Nitro and i'd like it to be well equipped.

Thanks for the info.

Stephan

Go with an R/T with the bigger engine, 5 speed transmission, and 20 inch tires just like the new 2010 Nitro Detonator and you will be a very happy Nitro owner. If not start with an Nitro 2008 and up since 2007 had some issues that might not have been addressed by the previous owner under warranty.

For 2010 Dodge has decided to shake up the Nitro lineup with three new model designations: Heat, Detonator and Shock. All models will come with a 4.0-liter V6 engine, 20-inch wheels, and a 368-watt eight speaker audio system, plus 9-inch subwoofer. That 4.0-liter V6 has also been tweaked significantly for 2010 with 23 percent more ponies on call and 12 percent more torque for a total of 260-hp and 265 ft-lbs. The V6 comes mated to a 5-speed automatic transmission.

Heat models are priced from $23,995, while Detonator models start at $25,995 and add remote start, color-matched cloth interior and rear-park assist. The top trim level Shock model gets heated leather seats and a sunroof and retails fr $26,995.

[beanbag2100]

Originally Posted by rickaren

Go with an R/T with the bigger engine, 5 speed transmission, and 20 inch tires just like the new 2010 Nitro Detonator and you will be a very happy Nitro owner. If not start with an Nitro 2008 and up since 2007 had some issues that might not have been addressed by the previous owner under warranty.

For 2010 Dodge has decided to shake up the Nitro lineup with three new model designations: Heat, Detonator and Shock. All models will come with a 4.0-liter V6 engine, 20-inch wheels, and a 368-watt eight speaker audio system, plus 9-inch subwoofer. That 4.0-liter V6 has also been tweaked significantly for 2010 with 23 percent more ponies on call and 12 percent more torque for a total of 260-hp and 265 ft-lbs. The V6 comes mated to a 5-speed automatic transmission.

Heat models are priced from $23,995, while Detonator models start at $25,995 and add remote start, color-matched cloth interior and rear-park assist. The top trim level Shock model gets heated leather seats and a sunroof and retails fr $26,995.

Thanks for the tip. I was wondering which one to get also