[gr8images]

Hi all just joined would like to know if this is a decent deal:
2018 Touring L 148k miles
Advance Safetytec Group
Premium Audio Group

1 minor fender bender accident on left rear side which was repaired under insurance, other than that, clean carfax. Clean title

$12,000

Is this good?

 

[PacificaMinivanFan]

I would say "fair" versus "good" because of the accident and high miles. Add to that the cost of getting all fluids changed out with genuine Mopar stuff (coolant, transmission and brakes). Was it mostly highway miles or local deliveries? Any OBDII codes? Do all of the sensors work, including the one for the left rear blind spot where the fender was repaired? How are the tires? Highly recommend getting it inspected first.

 

[gr8images]

Thanks for the feedback, the van has extensive service records and was used on highway mostly. There is one pending cyl 6 misfire but I think it'd just a coil or spark plug. No other codes. All other things workike blind spot monitor 360 camera back sensors. Tires are about 80%

I would say "fair" versus "good" because of the accident and high miles. Add to that the cost of getting all fluids changed out with genuine Mopar stuff (coolant, transmission and brakes). Was it mostly highway miles or local deliveries? Any OBDII codes? Do all of the sensors work, including the one for the left rear blind spot where the fender was repaired? How are the tires? Highly recommend getting it inspected first.

 

[CampinMike]

The misfire is worth further investigation. The Pentastar has head gasket issues as well as lifter/camshaft issues that are both expensive and can show up as misfires. Make sure the issue isn't one of those before purchase. If you have torque or another app that you can view if the misfires are currently happening that would be very helpful. I would pass unless you can see the misfire issue has been resolved... if it's something simple the seller should be willing to fix it.

 

[peterweb]

Thanks for the feedback, the van has extensive service records and was used on highway mostly. There is one pending cyl 6 misfire but I think it'd just a coil or spark plug. No other codes. All other things workike blind spot monitor 360 camera back sensors. Tires are about 80%

Cylinder misfires can be an indication of much more than a coil or spark plug. See this thread about head gasket failures and warped engine blocks. Let's talk about those engine failures in Pacificas?

 

[Ducksface]

Not enough information.
Take it to a mechanic.
A deal is mental only.

 

[Cool Minivan..... Nobody]

Honest answer knowing how these vans are cared for generally. The misfire IS due to spark plugs that are still original and should have been changed almost 50k miles ago.

One can't say a vehicle has been well maintained, then say it has an unfixed misfire...

 

[gr8images]

Thanks all I will take it to a mechanic and post what he says. Assuming no major issues woisk you say it's a good deal?

 

[Ducksface]

It's a deal if it makes you happy.
We've all had gifts we disliked even though they were free.
Make it right mentally. The price will be long forgotten if you're happy. The price, even if free, will disgust you daily if you're mentally set for such.

 

[Jeremy M.]

Just FYI my gas only 2018 Pacifica Touring L with 47,000 miles base stereo and without safety sphere.
On my Carfax I have a well maintained badge and some minor damage to the front
I am the 2nd owner and Carfax lists a private sale value of $21,950 with a trade in value of $18,130.