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Originally Posted by Fat Charlie
It's not much different, it's just the newer version. My only recommendation is that if you plan to keep it for the long haul, don't get the AWD. Traditional platforms with a regular t-case are great, but an FWD platform with a PTU just doesn't have that kind of mechanical reliability.
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Do you know how the Toyota AWD works? I know on the Rav4 Prime the added rear drive is all electric. We have had a couple of AWD Dodge minivans in the past and they have actually been flawless. One had over 250,000 miles on it 3.8 motor, 4 speed auto and AWD all untouched. The 2001 we had tore its front fascia off driving it in snow so deep it was plowing.
That said, the Pacifica in general hasn't gotten the best reliability reports. One of my best friends bought the first year and it almost qualified for a lemon buyback, while our 2011 Chrylser is just about to turn 100,000 miles without anying but brakes and fluids changed.