Used 2004 Chrysler Town & Country
Buying Guide for the Chrysler Town & Country:
Merged with the now discontinued
Voyager, the 2004 Chrysler Town & Country has a trim lineup
that is just bulging at the seams. Occupying the less-expensive
side of the group are the base, LX and eX models, shorter
on premium equipment than the top-line Touring and Limited
editions (covered separately), but lacking none of the essentials.
For the Town & Country
minivan, that essential equipment is everything responsible
for safety, durability and comfort. From the regular-length
base model to the extended-length LX and eX models, all Town
& Country minivans cover these three principles thoroughly.
There are three new optional
audio systems available with the 2004 Town & Country,
ranging from an AM/FM radio with in-dash 6-disc CD changer
to an advanced six-disc CD/DVD changer.
Under the Hood
Base and LX models come with
a 3.3-liter V6 engine with 180 horsepower at 5000 rpm and
210 lb-ft of torque at 4000 rpm. It is mated to a 4-speed
automatic transmission. All but the base model come with standard
antilock brakes.
The engine under the eX model’s
hood is a 3.8-liter V6. It lets out 215 horsepower at 5000
rpm and 245 lb-ft of torque at 4000 rpm. Traction control
and a tire-pressure monitor are also standard with the eX
trim.
For added safety, owners can
opt for front side airbags. They join a safety package that
includes the LATCH child seat system, dual front airbags,
automatic transaxle brake-park interlock and available security
alarm system with engine immobilizer.
Standard Features, Options
Packages and Style
All 2004 Town & Country
models seat seven. While the base regular length model has
a total cargo volume of 142.3 cubic feet, extended length
versions offer 167.9 cubic feet of space. Either way, there
is generally plenty of room for both people and goods.
Naturally, as you move up
the model line, the comfort level increases—but so too does
the price. At a reasonable cost is the eX model, which sits
in the middle of the pack and features such standard items
as front and rear air conditioning with tri-zone manual climate
controls, a leather-wrapped steering wheel with radio controls,
an 8-way power driver seat, a power liftgate and an AM/FM/cassette/CD
player.
Options include a rear-seat
video entertainment system, a navigation system, power-adjustable
pedals and more.
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