As a kid and still now I hear people talk trash about Chrysler two years ago I had a 2010 town and country with 250k miles just fixed one caliper and a tide rod ..it was such a good vehicle sold it to a friends and her and her family loved it too bad someone crash into them…I miss it a lot..the ac was super cold and it had good power I drove it like I stoled it,,,
Yeah when I think of the 2007-09 durango I think of the guy in my old crappy neighborhood Circa 2012 who crashed into the 87 century wagon and 97 Trans Sport had to park on the street
We owned an 2007 Aspen Limited 4x4 from new until 2016. Never had a bit of trouble with it. It was one of the nicest vehicles we’ve ever had. Loved the chunky look of it. Rode nice and solid. We had the lighter leather interior that still looked good when we sold it. We are very involved with our son’s family and needed more cargo room when we traveled and the grandkids were getting bigger so we bought a 2016 GMC Yukon XL Denali. Plenty of room now but, we’ll always miss that Aspen. I had a dozen people over the years ask what the car was and several asked that if we ever were ready to sell it to please let them know.
Most of these in Michigan succumbed to rust. Have it oiled and keep it washed after you fix the tailgate. For some reason all of the generations of the Durango except for the current one have rust problems.
Yeah so so many are rusted out that I’ve seen. In the summer I’ll decide if I want to fix a few spots or possibly I could repaint the car. I think there are some design flaws (especially at the bottom of the doors where water pools)
Mine was rear wheel drive with the Aisin 6-speed transmission. No power lift gate. And the exhaust tip was round and chrome, not that big goofy thing. Same engine. Same interior but Nav and dual zone climate control. The stereo was supposed to be the finest, but lacked sub-bass, and was compressed unnaturally at full volume,which still wasn’t loud enough. Quite disappointing. Did I mention it handled great, hauled ass, and best brakes ever. Those wheels are steel with plastic cladding.
Aspens (and Durangos for that matter) never came with the 6-speed as far as I know, how’d you get that in there? Yeah someone had to have customized that, I like it honestly because the stock Aspen tip is so hidden you can barely see it. Got the dual climate in mine but would have loved the Nav screen + bluetooth. Stereo seems okay but certain songs kind of compress the sound (could be an aux cord issue but I’ve heard there’s a sound limiter when the volume is too loud). It does handle good, loose and responsive at the same time, sometimes feels like a much smaller car. Brakes are great and mine definitely aren’t new either. Wheels are definitely aluminum, I found the build sheet with all options says “20x8.0 Aluminum Chrome Clad Wheels”. Basically it’s a plastic chrome clad piece/cover over the alloy rim, still kinda cheap but you can tell that the rim is a different color and sticks out past that plastic cover thing. There’s a similar designed 18x8” wheel as well (supposed to be alloy again with the cover)?
Y'all will find this hard to believe, I have a 2008, with approximately 5,000 miles, not a four wheel drive, no Hemi, no sub woofer, BUT never been in a traffic accident, one owner, non smoker and no rust because its a California vehicle.
I have an 07 black all-wheel drive Hemi and I absolutely love it I have blacked out the whole truck . Big comfortable and the best part is everybody goes what is that?
Hello I’m a new subscriber I got a 2004 Dodge Durango limited 4x4 I love it mines having issues with wiring but I like your aspen but they the front never grow on me so dodge Chrysler is cool but I love the 04 expedition and suburban
I bought mine back to the UK from Canada where I was living for 10 years - purchased with about 4000 KM as a dealer demo. I absolutely love it - but I am struggling to get some some spares after a minor prang - I need a rear fender chrome trim and clips - but the body shop is having issues locating them. Anyone any suggestions ? Its only done 120,000 KM - so I wont be giving up on it anytime soon !
The Aspen is definitely an upscale Durango, no wood grain, no analog clock in the dash, no power lift gate, among other extra niceties mine and my wife's '04 dodge doesn't have, lol. for what it's worth and watching your launches, that hemi does make 5k lbs. move pretty briskly and I enjoy that kick I get when I accelerate quickly. Our '04 gets 13-14 mpg mixed. :) Do you know if that "direct connect" thing for Mopar is for just new chargers, challengers, etc. or can it be used on older applications that have obd II, like say a Durango/Aspen? Thanks in advance.
Thanks for the comparison! Some of those features may have been added on later premium trim Durangos (I know the liftgate was). Definitely enjoy the acceleration as well! Not like my Hemi charger but fun in a different way! The direct connection stage kits are only for the most recent vehicles (2015+) and Charger and Challenger only. They do have a full performance parts catalog so some stuff from there might fit on the older vehicles, but mostly we are SOL haha
@@MarspeedCars you're welcome on the comparo and honestly, having an extra 1k lbs. or so over the charger (my wife and I want one :)) there will be a difference in feel between the 2. It's a bummer that direct connection only works with newer models, given that I like the concept of having authentic Mopar parts that give a stock dodge/Chrysler more power. That said, it's always nice to have aftermarket goodies (unfortunately it mostly only applies to the hemis and srt engines). Keep up the content, man and put on a nice cat-back exhaust on the new rig. :)
The Aspen still looks really good! I was just looking at these to see if they're prices dropped, I know they have engine problems but it's so cool you bought one. They really should bring it back, they're really underrated
Thanks man! Yeah something about these are just so appealing to me, it would be huge if they brought it back as part of the plan to get Chrysler going again
@@MarspeedCars Absolutely! I hope you enjoy it, it'd be dope if they showed it some love and made it a GV80 competitor or even a full size SIV again cause they definitely need it
Agreed. It won't be difficult to bring it back now since they have the Jeep Wagoneer. Just change the front end and some interior parts and another Chrysler Aspen is created.
I have a 07 Aspen with the 5.7 hemi by far a great looking truck. I once was told "hey nice Cadillac 🤣." All I can say is the Aspen is a rare one especially if you have a Hemi in it. Looking to do some performance upgrades to mine but overall a great ride and it turns heads.
Oh my god, I love these things. You rarely ever see these things around where I live, it's nice seeing them get purchased by people who will take care of them.
When I see one it’s like seeing a ferrari my head snaps and I’m like holy shit an Aspen! Lolll yeah I only see them a few times a year but my aunts neighbor does have one
My wife and I loved our 8 passenger 2008. Loved that hemi roar! Living in NYC, and all that city driving caused my Aspen to guzzle 7 MPG. Sadly, we had to sell it. With 6 kids, they loved it too, but was my only vehicle. It's great if you somehow have plenty of money and a parking spot. Great as a toy.
Wow 7MPG! Yeah it pretty much gets worse mileage than the 6.5L custom Daytona engine does, which is purely ridiculous lol. I don’t drive much so it’s fine to take out here and there!
@@MarspeedCars I really enjoy your channel. Big Mopar fan for long time. My father and sister own 1973 Dusters in early 80s and I owned a 73 Cuda when in the US Air Force in the 80s. Besides, my parents owned also a 76 Aspen Wagon. GOOD STUFF! Keep the good work up
Congrats. I have an 08 in the exact same color and love it. It looks great and drives great. I replaced the stock shocks with Bilsteins and it tightened up the ride and handling. I do agree however that it's an absolute gas hog - 12 mpg average in mostly city driving. But then again, it's based on a rugged body on frame design that can tow 8900 lbs with the Hemi. It's too bad they stopped making them.
Cool nice ride!! The stock shocks are awful but gets the job done. Got a rattle in the back need to figure out what that is when the warmer weather comes. I knew the gas mileage numbers coming into purchase but man it’s crazy in real life lol. In canada to fill up the tank is at least $150 which is insane. Love it so far though
I built a 6.5L stroker motor after my stock 5.7L died, so it’s a custom project but you heard correctly! Check out my other vid on that one if you wanna see more
Beautiful Aspen These things are tanks I’ve got two 2nd gen Durangos one is a 06 5.7 hemi with 241,200 miles and the other is a 07 4.7 with 325,000 miles and they both run beautifully
@@MarspeedCars we just got a Aspen with the hemi but it's 2wd and the only option it don't have that I know of so far is the backup camera. 220,000 Miles
Yo tengo una Chysler Aspen 2008 la más cara i color negra i la gente siempre me dice que hermosa Cadillac i yo les digo es chysler . y llevo 5 años con ella i no me arrepiento . si quieres una guagua lujosa de un buen precio está es la ideal.
I'm going to be looking for one soon, I sold my 2018 4Runner TRD Off Road for a 2018 Pacifica Limited S minivan after having 4 kids in the span of 18 months. I used the 4Runner for some light towing but I knew it couldn't do a big job like a boat or RV. I'm a Mopar guy and really wanted to just go all Mopar with my fleet (I also have a 68 Charger and 68 Dart). My daily driver now is a 2000 Camaro SS that I bought way before I had kids, and my wife drives the Pacifica. The Camaro isn't really suitable with all the kids, and I wanted a full size 4x4 suv to fit the kids and tow when needed, but I hated the way the Durango looked after the 2004 redesign. I completely forgot about the Aspen until I saw one a few days ago! They've aged much better than the Durango. I'm hoping to get it within the next few months, just want one with all the bells and whistles.
Big congrats on finding a rare vehicle, and in good shape for its age. With your Aspen being powered by a Hemi, I'm surprised that it doesn't have dual exhaust pipes.
You're turning into the Mopar equivalent of Hoovie's Garage. :P But seriously, cool ride. I didn't know they made these with a V8. It makes sense, but they didn't sell very well in Ohio, so I'm not sure I've ever encountered one to hear it. That thing could be a winter beast with some studdable Trail Terrain tires and the rubber front lip removed. Can't wait to see an exhaust video.
Haha yeah I’m definitely sold on Mopar that’s for sure! I can’t really afford to drop money on brand new stuff so I like these cheaper used cars and then I can build em up or have fun with them. It’s already unbelievable in the snow with all seasons (well technically I got all-weathers kind of like a hybrid) but with even winter tires it would be ridiculous!
I disagree just because of the platforms. Durango is body on frame so I’d say that’s more of an SUV Ram truck. Magnum and charger are on the LX platform with totally different suspension and mechanics in my opinion
@@MarspeedCars thanks. Reason why I asked because the Durango just doesn't like a truck anymore. And,I liked the magnum. I think the vehicle is a great blend of both.
Love my Aspen, but I saw the steering cover and chuckled. God the stock leather just looks nasty after that much usage. Being in Ontario I also recommend you remove the rear hatch exterior handle 'cover' and inspect the rust behind. Both my Durango and Aspen had bad rust there and if not treated the handle will just rip out.
I agree with that but on the Aspen it’s actually a fantastic interior. Nice leather that’s held up, great speakers, no rattles or fitment issues like some of the other DaimlerChrysler stuff of this era. Honest to god it’s better than my uncles new GMC Sierra (cloth seats for $60k is ridiculous)
Up the horsepower with a newer hemi or crate motor. 3” lift with performance suspension and beefier tires. Touchscreen audio. Roof rack system. Blackout grill or other custom grille. Chrome delete exterior. Custom headlights
What's crazy is I just bought one too it's an 2008 as well .. I absolutely love it I want to put a different exhaust on it maybe a simple tune and headers
I just picked one up in October , had to do lifters on it, and deleted mds. I used hptuners and made a tune for it, and I'm getting around 16 in the cold weather. Also, a cool feature. If you put the heat on auto, it will do a warm-up delay until the coolant hits around 100degs F.
Wasn’t a lot of money so that’s why I was comfortable buying it, and can use my other cars if there’s any problems. Just had to have 1 before it was too late!
Same I get very excited to see these! I’m in a big city so no one has these at all everyone has newer cars, I see them maybe once a year in the suburbs
Almost bought an Aspen, 2008 too. But I ended up with a low mileage 2005 jeep WK. With so much basicly every suspension replaced with moog parts. But its got the 4.7l.
How is the 4.7? Never driven a vehicle with one. Yeah the suspension will probably need every part replaced soon enough, just how it is on these old Chryslers
@@MarspeedCars well. the 4.7l is ok. easy to work on. Got to change the plugs every 30k on them. Make okish power. MPG suck because its full time 4wd. Really want a H.O 4.7l BUT...im already on my 2nd motor since owning it. Rod bearing when out in cyl 7. think the oil pump was getting weak. so I just replaced the motor. NOW i got a sticking Torque converter solenoid sheesh. Oh well. thats half the fun of owning a vehicle is fixing them, right?
This is the car that you review . It was the Chrysler suv that was discontinued in 2008. . Mopar never had a full sized suv until 2021 . Dodge Durango is one of them .
I bought the same truck new, with the now-ex-wife, because the Grand Cherokee wasn’t grand enough, apparently. To match my 06’ Magnum RT, both in Brilliant Black Pearl, of course. I don’t care what the haters say, that truck was awesome. Independent Rear Suspension would have sealed the deal, but of course the Hemi made it jump, and every person who ever drove it said it had the best feeling and most powerful brakes ever. Someone got lucky and got ALL the air out of the brake lines, I guess? I still miss that truck. Looked too good actually, too much bling, and I literally had asked the salesman to take those wheels off and put the original classy factory Limited wheels back on. He said those were factory. “Oh, OK……..uhmmmmm…ahhh. So, is there an non-Limited with better wheels?” “It’s a Chrysler, they’re all loaded if it’s the Hemi. Over here is the 4.7 OHC flex-fuel….” “No thank you sir. Hemi only.” Those wheels are black steel wheels with chromed plastic inserts. But 20”. They aged well. I almost plucker a set from LKQ for the Magnum but my senses returned. After hitting my head on a Suburban front diff lock actuator. Aspen was RWD and fun in the wet.
You appear to have picked up my wife’s twin Aspen (except we have the DVD/screen for the 2nd row, and hers is a 2007). Just bought her a touchscreen/navigation/backup camera setup for it for her birthday. She LOVES her Aspen. We watched your video on them before purchasing it- they are amazing! Looking forward to seeing what you do with yours. We did have to replace the engine a bit ago and I was hoping to drop a 6.4 in there, but the extra cost thrown onto the sudden expense was too much. Oh well, many down the road.
How much after taxes did that cost im asking cause id like to replace my wifes engine were at 315 in hers no signs of trouble just want an idea and if you can check the jeep wagoneer out its the 07 09 aspen but in 2021 2022 look for the 6.4 in it its a sleeper
@@highbird1052 she’s already picked out those Grand Wagoneers as the only suitable replacement for her Aspen, hopefully many, many years down the road. I think the engine swap cost roughly $8k, but that was with a crate engine from Mopar with a 3 year warranty. We could have gotten a different plant locally to cut costs. But we take cross country trips and wanted that warranty in case we’re out of state when an issue presented itself.
Interior build quality much better than. Never gave Chrysler credit for my Magnum or Aspen interior until driving an ‘06 Suburban, loaded Z71. Switches, plastics, just overall felt cheaper, but leather has lasted better. The Aspen rocked.
I agree, always assumed the Chrysler interiors sucked until I saw my uncles new GMC Sierra and some other Chevy vehicles. Absolutely terrible interiors for $60k CAD
I murdered mine out and have some pretty meaty tires took the antenna off it's got like 260,000 miles a little more I think no engine lights since I've owned it or the last owner he said as well the thing still has get up and go especially for being an SUV I want to put a cold air intake a performance chip in it once winter's over
I have a 08 chrysler aspen 5.7L and I’ve done exhaust and big injectors on it and I love it. Mine is a 2wd with the alpine sound system which I love. Just recently put 33 x 12.5 mud tires on it after cranking the torsion keys all the way up and has just rolled over 270000 miles.
Nice video! Glad you got something you wanted, but I have a 2007 Limited as well, and in my own opinion I wouldn't have recommended it. Mines a higher mile model with around 174k miles on it and everything just disintegrates. God, I don't even know where to start on the list of half-assed Chrysler parts that break. Side mirror control doesn't work, right side steering wheel buttons came off, the wood trim on the steering wheel cracked, rear windshield wiper came out in a car wash (so it no longer touches the rear window) and you will randomly find it sticking straight up because the motor likes to slowly turn whenever it is even slightly moist or cold. Heat & heated seats don't work in anything below 20 degrees F unless you rev it up when driving, rust loves to form and stain the paint plus the chrome accents love to wrinkle even with proper exterior care. Hood latch broke, need to open with a pair of pliers. Cylinder deactivation stopped working a while ago. My only piece of advice is call yourself lucky you didn't get any of the higher end infotainment stuff! It is a known problem that the navigation units love to burn themselves out, as mine did, and replacements are near $1k. However, get yourself a decent aftermarket double din and the Alpine system is fantastic. Also, watch yourself when you fill up. Recently, I found myself nearly rear ending multiple people because there is ANOTHER known problem where the electronically controlled evap valves in the gas tank go out and cause the vehicle to stall multiple times when it is full. You can fill up until the gauge reads full but don't let the pump go until it shuts itself off. No real fix either since new parts for these vehicles are nonexistent. Thanks, 2000s bankrupt Chrysler. They know about it on their service bulletins but no dealer will do warranty work on them anymore, even though its a pretty serious flaw. I've sea foamed it a few times since then but still don't have the balls to try. Stopping 5,500 lbs with no power brakes is not fun. Also there are recalls for the air bags, but a dealer will still do those for warranty if it isn't already done. But hey, its a Mopar! Even as a ford guy I do love a 5.7L in a massive SUV with good towing. It has its uses that serve me in my specific situation. I'd straight pipe it but its nice to not *always* listen to V8 drone, I get enough of that with my own project. I always thought the front end looked like a sad dog lmao.
This is one of the most cleanest Chrysler Aspen 2008 in 2022 now is that Chrysler Aspen classic luxury SUV on used cars and trucks market you got a steal with 5.7 Hemi engine
@ OP-- I had a 2009 (Eagle Hemi). Ran a 14.5 quarter BONE stock, and 14.18 @ 97 MPH with just a HyperTech tune on it (5.63 second zero to sixty). Loved that thing!
It’s a body on frame and has similar platform to the Dakota, so it’s more truck than suv imo just technically not because of the absence of the bed. Guess it’s technically a ‘big suv’
Lol when that battery goes replace it i swear its the best version of the aspen as its cheap on gas i have a 07 hemi not the hybrid i go through fuel like a mother fucker
Hello, I own a 2014 300, a 2002 dream cruiser ( and other none Mopar cara so let's not mention them). I am looking to get a Aspen, I need a work horse. I adore my 300 as it's comfortable. I don't see any follow up vids on your Aspen. I have my own garage/lift and tools, so what's your take on it after owning one for a year? Thank you ( I'm from Québec, I need to go back to big SUV for winter and construction work and also this summer I'll have to transport 5 kids around. So this looks like a solution that covers all my needs )
Holy shit bro this is awesome! Now I'm totally blind so I can't see, so I'm typing on a computer using a screen reading softwhere, but I like hearing sounds of Mopars! Sounds amazing!
I have a 2007 Limited with nav and rear seat entertainment I bought in 2012. Still have it, I had put some money in mine, but still haven't find another SUV other than a 2020 Durango SRT that I can't find or afford right now. I will advise you to check the ABS, the transfer case, water pump and the MDS if you have the remote start. Other than that, mine is black, not perfect and still get attention because is not an usual truck. Hope you enjoy it! Look up the Facebook group for them, we are growing! Stay bless and safe, this truck will definitely keep you safe for sure!
I just picked up a 2007 LImited, I was glad to see your video on this, I have owned a 2005 Chrylser Crossfire and we love the car, know the cars since Chrysler and Daimler both reject them as they do the Aspen. This will make a great towing our RV and family and I love the way it rides. Had the Hemi tic, dealer put in a replacement engine and water pump and manifold gaskets so the rest it just getting used gas. Beats buying a 50-100K truck.
For your History, Major Flaws, and Why It Got Canceled playlist, do you want to make a video about the Chrysler Town & Country and Dodge Grand Caravan? They used to be Chrysler's minivans. I like the Pacifica a lot better than either of those because it is more spacious, it has better safety ratings, it is more fuel efficient, and it probably drives better. Do you want to make a video about each one? I will not put my contact information in the comments, but I do follow you on Instagram. I also wrote a comment suggesting the Town & Country and Grand Caravan for that playlist, but I never got a reply. I do like the Chrysler Aspen better than the Dodge Durango from those days, but the Durango was better known. My first choice for a car for myself would be the Subaru Ascent, but that is just me. Honestly, I wonder if I am the Subaru version of you sometimes. My dad has a Subaru Forester, and he was happy with that car right from the start. However, there were Subaru vehicles like the Baja, Tribeca, and WRX hatchback did have a lot of flaws that led to them being canceled though.
I have a 2007 2 wheele drive aspen grey with Mickey Thomason’s chrome 166+ miles and she still strong no problem my dad paid 55000 back in the day brand new off the lot lucky my uncles are mechanics always got the best care on time
I am 13years old and my dad got me a 2007 dodge Durango 5.7liter me and my dad pull things like one time we pulled a car cus it broke but I know how to drive and trust me sometimes it can be hard to drive but I am 5,9
As a kid and still now I hear people talk trash about Chrysler two years ago I had a 2010 town and country with 250k miles just fixed one caliper and a tide rod ..it was such a good vehicle sold it to a friends and her and her family loved it too bad someone crash into them…I miss it a lot..the ac was super cold and it had good power I drove it like I stoled it,,,
The Aspen definitely aged better than the Durango of that era.
I don’t think so, they both look very old and dated.
Toyota Forerunner and Lexus GX and LX aged better than both
Looks like a beefed up caravan
Yeah when I think of the 2007-09 durango I think of the guy in my old crappy neighborhood Circa 2012 who crashed into the 87 century wagon and 97 Trans Sport had to park on the street
They should bring it back
Congratulations on your purchase!
I never liked the look of the 2nd generation Durango, but the Aspen was a big improvement!
The Aspen was sleeker!
Thank you! Yeah don’t care for the Durango too much but the visual changes on this make it seem so much nicer looking!
@@MarspeedCarsI strongly agree with you!
I prefer the looks of the 1st generation Durango over the 2nd generation.
Get a toyota u losers
We owned an 2007 Aspen Limited 4x4 from new until 2016. Never had a bit of trouble with it. It was one of the nicest vehicles we’ve ever had. Loved the chunky look of it. Rode nice and solid. We had the lighter leather interior that still looked good when we sold it. We are very involved with our son’s family and needed more cargo room when we traveled and the grandkids were getting bigger so we bought a 2016 GMC Yukon XL Denali. Plenty of room now but, we’ll always miss that Aspen. I had a dozen people over the years ask what the car was and several asked that if we ever were ready to sell it to please let them know.
Get a toyota loser
Most of these in Michigan succumbed to rust. Have it oiled and keep it washed after you fix the tailgate. For some reason all of the generations of the Durango except for the current one have rust problems.
Yeah so so many are rusted out that I’ve seen. In the summer I’ll decide if I want to fix a few spots or possibly I could repaint the car. I think there are some design flaws (especially at the bottom of the doors where water pools)
Mine was rear wheel drive with the Aisin 6-speed transmission. No power lift gate. And the exhaust tip was round and chrome, not that big goofy thing. Same engine. Same interior but Nav and dual zone climate control. The stereo was supposed to be the finest, but lacked sub-bass, and was compressed unnaturally at full volume,which still wasn’t loud enough. Quite disappointing. Did I mention it handled great, hauled ass, and best brakes ever. Those wheels are steel with plastic cladding.
Aspens (and Durangos for that matter) never came with the 6-speed as far as I know, how’d you get that in there? Yeah someone had to have customized that, I like it honestly because the stock Aspen tip is so hidden you can barely see it. Got the dual climate in mine but would have loved the Nav screen + bluetooth. Stereo seems okay but certain songs kind of compress the sound (could be an aux cord issue but I’ve heard there’s a sound limiter when the volume is too loud). It does handle good, loose and responsive at the same time, sometimes feels like a much smaller car. Brakes are great and mine definitely aren’t new either. Wheels are definitely aluminum, I found the build sheet with all options says “20x8.0 Aluminum Chrome Clad Wheels”. Basically it’s a plastic chrome clad piece/cover over the alloy rim, still kinda cheap but you can tell that the rim is a different color and sticks out past that plastic cover thing. There’s a similar designed 18x8” wheel as well (supposed to be alloy again with the cover)?
Awesome ! Our 2006 Durango 4.7 V8 still runs strong with 114k miles now - greetings from Germany
Revving it way up, shutting it down, and taking off again is a really good way to drop a valve seat. Haven't you learned anything yet?
Y'all will find this hard to believe, I have a 2008, with approximately 5,000 miles, not a four wheel drive, no Hemi, no sub woofer, BUT never been in a traffic accident, one owner, non smoker and no rust because its a California vehicle.
I love Aspens! Their really cool.
I have an 07 black all-wheel drive Hemi and I absolutely love it I have blacked out the whole truck . Big comfortable and the best part is everybody goes what is that?
Nice ride, bro! You're a Mack Daddy!
Thanks bro hahaha
Awesome truck bro!! Lots of luck with it. I had the same year Durango but I definitely would've taken the Aspen instead if I had a choice!!
Hello I’m a new subscriber I got a 2004 Dodge Durango limited 4x4 I love it mines having issues with wiring but I like your aspen but they the front never grow on me so dodge Chrysler is cool but I love the 04 expedition and suburban
Thanks for subscribing! Durango and Aspen I love them both, Suburban is awesome but still more expensive used than these cars I believe
I have a 2006 durango 5.7 hemi 😋👌🏼 and it sucks gas like crazy lol 😆
Free up engine bay space with a CAI!
Yeah I’m going to try to find one used, don’t care to spend $375 US on a new one though
We need the V8 Charger Videos
Yeah I will try to get another one out later this week, video footage is just all over the place so need to get that in order
just a cool ride,always liked the aspen
I bought mine back to the UK from Canada where I was living for 10 years - purchased with about 4000 KM as a dealer demo. I absolutely love it - but I am struggling to get some some spares after a minor prang - I need a rear fender chrome trim and clips - but the body shop is having issues locating them. Anyone any suggestions ?
Its only done 120,000 KM - so I wont be giving up on it anytime soon !
The Aspen is definitely an upscale Durango, no wood grain, no analog clock in the dash, no power lift gate, among other extra niceties mine and my wife's '04 dodge doesn't have, lol. for what it's worth and watching your launches, that hemi does make 5k lbs. move pretty briskly and I enjoy that kick I get when I accelerate quickly. Our '04 gets 13-14 mpg mixed. :)
Do you know if that "direct connect" thing for Mopar is for just new chargers, challengers, etc. or can it be used on older applications that have obd II, like say a Durango/Aspen? Thanks in advance.
Thanks for the comparison! Some of those features may have been added on later premium trim Durangos (I know the liftgate was). Definitely enjoy the acceleration as well! Not like my Hemi charger but fun in a different way! The direct connection stage kits are only for the most recent vehicles (2015+) and Charger and Challenger only. They do have a full performance parts catalog so some stuff from there might fit on the older vehicles, but mostly we are SOL haha
@@MarspeedCars you're welcome on the comparo and honestly, having an extra 1k lbs. or so over the charger (my wife and I want one :)) there will be a difference in feel between the 2. It's a bummer that direct connection only works with newer models, given that I like the concept of having authentic Mopar parts that give a stock dodge/Chrysler more power. That said, it's always nice to have aftermarket goodies (unfortunately it mostly only applies to the hemis and srt engines). Keep up the content, man and put on a nice cat-back exhaust on the new rig. :)
Chrysler Aspen.
Yessir!
Do a rev battle with it. Put a flowmaster super 10 on it.
The Aspen still looks really good! I was just looking at these to see if they're prices dropped, I know they have engine problems but it's so cool you bought one. They really should bring it back, they're really underrated
Thanks man! Yeah something about these are just so appealing to me, it would be huge if they brought it back as part of the plan to get Chrysler going again
@@MarspeedCars Absolutely! I hope you enjoy it, it'd be dope if they showed it some love and made it a GV80 competitor or even a full size SIV again cause they definitely need it
Agreed. It won't be difficult to bring it back now since they have the Jeep Wagoneer. Just change the front end and some interior parts and another Chrysler Aspen is created.
@@MarspeedCars Make Chrysler great again!
I have a 07 Aspen with the 5.7 hemi by far a great looking truck. I once was told "hey nice Cadillac 🤣." All I can say is the Aspen is a rare one especially if you have a Hemi in it. Looking to do some performance upgrades to mine but overall a great ride and it turns heads.
Funny that you said that somebody said that to me last year I was in the store the guy said you have a nice Cadillac outside what you mean Cadillac
What a coincidence. I was literally thinking of buying one too ...they are a beast and can tow lots too
Yeah they’re fairly cheap and super useful, other than the gas guzzling it’s everything I could ask for in an SUV without paying 50k for a new one
Oh my god, I love these things. You rarely ever see these things around where I live, it's nice seeing them get purchased by people who will take care of them.
When you own one and see another one it’s like running into an old friend. There are a handful in my town, including my wife’s.
When I see one it’s like seeing a ferrari my head snaps and I’m like holy shit an Aspen! Lolll yeah I only see them a few times a year but my aunts neighbor does have one
My wife and I loved our 8 passenger 2008. Loved that hemi roar! Living in NYC, and all that city driving caused my Aspen to guzzle 7 MPG. Sadly, we had to sell it. With 6 kids, they loved it too, but was my only vehicle.
It's great if you somehow have plenty of money and a parking spot. Great as a toy.
Wow 7MPG! Yeah it pretty much gets worse mileage than the 6.5L custom Daytona engine does, which is purely ridiculous lol. I don’t drive much so it’s fine to take out here and there!
@@MarspeedCars I really enjoy your channel. Big Mopar fan for long time. My father and sister own 1973 Dusters in early 80s and I owned a 73 Cuda when in the US Air Force in the 80s. Besides, my parents owned also a 76 Aspen Wagon. GOOD STUFF!
Keep the good work up
Congrats. I have an 08 in the exact same color and love it. It looks great and drives great. I replaced the stock shocks with Bilsteins and it tightened up the ride and handling. I do agree however that it's an absolute gas hog - 12 mpg average in mostly city driving. But then again, it's based on a rugged body on frame design that can tow 8900 lbs with the Hemi. It's too bad they stopped making them.
Cool nice ride!! The stock shocks are awful but gets the job done. Got a rattle in the back need to figure out what that is when the warmer weather comes. I knew the gas mileage numbers coming into purchase but man it’s crazy in real life lol. In canada to fill up the tank is at least $150 which is insane. Love it so far though
6.5 Liter hemi? Somebody please explain….. if it was a mistake, then, please let me know. 🙏🏾
I built a 6.5L stroker motor after my stock 5.7L died, so it’s a custom project but you heard correctly! Check out my other vid on that one if you wanna see more
Looking at two right now and two commander. Love these. Got a c with a scat pack catback and soon after the suv will come the challenger haha
Right on! The Commander was my next choice I just liked the Aspen a bit better but both are awesome
Picked up a commander but am looking at another Aspen now. The ones I saw sold. But might pick one up now.
Beautiful Aspen
These things are tanks
I’ve got two 2nd gen Durangos one is a 06 5.7 hemi with 241,200 miles and the other is a 07 4.7 with 325,000 miles and they both run beautifully
Wow that’s a lot of miles good to hear they are going strong! I just love it so far it’s awesome!
People should know what they signed up for when they get an SUV or a truck especially on gas
@@MarspeedCars we just got a Aspen with the hemi but it's 2wd and the only option it don't have that I know of so far is the backup camera. 220,000 Miles
If you would like there are a couple factory production videos that I have on the Aspen/Durango from the Newark, Delaware Plant..
Awesome truck, I’ve got 300k miles on one, they last forever.
That’s good to hear!
People don't understand you take care of your vehicle it will take care of you
Yo tengo una Chysler Aspen 2008 la más cara i color negra i la gente siempre me dice que hermosa Cadillac i yo les digo es chysler . y llevo 5 años con ella i no me arrepiento . si quieres una guagua lujosa de un buen precio está es la ideal.
The Pacifica is the only vehicle in the Chrysler lineup that doesn't have a V8 option
Well it’s only 1 of 2 so they’re at a 50% rate 😂
Used to own a 2007 with the hemi had no major issues with was involved in an accident and got totaled out
The chrysler version always looks so elegant. I wish they had done Chrysler Journey version
he finally realized he lives in the fucking tundra
Yeah this helps a bit lol no more RWD struggles in the snow 😂
@@MarspeedCars i feel you i have a 2006 daytona too and it never sees the snow, Minnesota winter are crazy
Never even heard of the Aspen ! 🤨 Must have been a heck of a marketing campaign, lol 😂
Man, I can't wait to swap my V6 out of my Charger for a Scat Pack motor. I'll try to find one with the 8HP70.
Mine' s a 2007 with over 400k
Wow you got some great use outta that!
Do you know if it came with the anti-spin rear diff since it has the 3.92's?
a lot of people sleeping on this MOPAR I'm slowly working on mine's
I'm going to be looking for one soon, I sold my 2018 4Runner TRD Off Road for a 2018 Pacifica Limited S minivan after having 4 kids in the span of 18 months. I used the 4Runner for some light towing but I knew it couldn't do a big job like a boat or RV. I'm a Mopar guy and really wanted to just go all Mopar with my fleet (I also have a 68 Charger and 68 Dart). My daily driver now is a 2000 Camaro SS that I bought way before I had kids, and my wife drives the Pacifica. The Camaro isn't really suitable with all the kids, and I wanted a full size 4x4 suv to fit the kids and tow when needed, but I hated the way the Durango looked after the 2004 redesign. I completely forgot about the Aspen until I saw one a few days ago! They've aged much better than the Durango. I'm hoping to get it within the next few months, just want one with all the bells and whistles.
Still can't beat that Hemi V8 sound! Very nice SUV and it should fix up pretty good, already looks nice. I would fix it as you have to and enjoy it.
Can’t get enough of that sound, so fun to put the pedal to the medal and it’s only stock! Gotta get a few V8s before we are forced to electric lol
Big congrats on finding a rare vehicle, and in good shape for its age. With your Aspen being powered by a Hemi, I'm surprised that it doesn't have dual exhaust pipes.
I have a dual set up on mines I'm slowly working on
You're turning into the Mopar equivalent of Hoovie's Garage. :P
But seriously, cool ride. I didn't know they made these with a V8. It makes sense, but they didn't sell very well in Ohio, so I'm not sure I've ever encountered one to hear it. That thing could be a winter beast with some studdable Trail Terrain tires and the rubber front lip removed. Can't wait to see an exhaust video.
Haha yeah I’m definitely sold on Mopar that’s for sure! I can’t really afford to drop money on brand new stuff so I like these cheaper used cars and then I can build em up or have fun with them. It’s already unbelievable in the snow with all seasons (well technically I got all-weathers kind of like a hybrid) but with even winter tires it would be ridiculous!
@marspeed. Question: I think the Durango is really just a better engineered magnum or a jacked up charger. Agree or disagree?
I disagree just because of the platforms. Durango is body on frame so I’d say that’s more of an SUV Ram truck. Magnum and charger are on the LX platform with totally different suspension and mechanics in my opinion
@@MarspeedCars thanks. Reason why I asked because the Durango just doesn't like a truck anymore. And,I liked the magnum. I think the vehicle is a great blend of both.
Love my Aspen, but I saw the steering cover and chuckled. God the stock leather just looks nasty after that much usage. Being in Ontario I also recommend you remove the rear hatch exterior handle 'cover' and inspect the rust behind. Both my Durango and Aspen had bad rust there and if not treated the handle will just rip out.
When I bought it the stock leather was just black and disgusting 😭😂 had to put a cover on haha
This car sounds good
another banger
I'm a proud owner of a 2008 and I enjoy it a lot!!!
I have a 07 aspen limited hemi right now with 170,000 and it is great, no issues at all, and drives amazing in the snow
Yea I built that bad boy! Still going strong I see
Chrysler was building shit cars back then. CHEAP, CHEAP, CHEAP interior.
I agree with that but on the Aspen it’s actually a fantastic interior. Nice leather that’s held up, great speakers, no rattles or fitment issues like some of the other DaimlerChrysler stuff of this era. Honest to god it’s better than my uncles new GMC Sierra (cloth seats for $60k is ridiculous)
Up the horsepower with a newer hemi or crate motor. 3” lift with performance suspension and beefier tires. Touchscreen audio. Roof rack system. Blackout grill or other custom grille. Chrome delete exterior. Custom headlights
All great suggestions, if I had unlimited funds this thing would be built to the nines
What's crazy is I just bought one too it's an 2008 as well .. I absolutely love it I want to put a different exhaust on it maybe a simple tune and headers
I got 275 60 20 on here rides much better
I always loved the look of the look aspen. If I didn’t have Chevy avalanche I would most definitely buy a aspen before I buy a navigator
For the price point it was a no-brainer when compared to other brands/models
Nice suv I like it! Congrats
Thanks!!
I just picked one up in October , had to do lifters on it, and deleted mds. I used hptuners and made a tune for it, and I'm getting around 16 in the cold weather. Also, a cool feature. If you put the heat on auto, it will do a warm-up delay until the coolant hits around 100degs F.
That’s some great mileage! Cool fact I did not know that, I’ve never used the auto feature before so I’d have never known lol
congrats,
Unrelated but dodge has now removed the manual trans for the challenger hellcat trims on the website, end of an era it would seem
Interesting! Didn’t see that probably will talk about it in an upcoming Mopar news
I was looking to buy one like a year or two ago. Might buy one to replace my 05 chevy equinox while I save up for a Trailblazer ss.
🤦🏻♂️ this was a huge mistake man. You about to have a lot of problems with it
Wasn’t a lot of money so that’s why I was comfortable buying it, and can use my other cars if there’s any problems. Just had to have 1 before it was too late!
bro that things still on the road?!
Sure is 😂
Awesome Aspen.There are 2 where I live in Ingersoll Ont
What a great sounding engine.
Cool that there’s 2 in a small town! I was surprised how damn good it sounded stock!
Congrats on the Aspen always liked these myself. Good video!!🎥💯
Thanks brother
👍👍👍
Hell yeah!! Welcome to the club! Great truck for the winter, hauling, and highway cruising! Can't wait for your upcoming videos on it
The suv turns 14 years old .
my dad had one of these and we loved it!
Heck yeah! I get so excited when I see one of these around Central Iowa (they're rare, but all I've seen appear to still be in *great* shape)
Same I get very excited to see these! I’m in a big city so no one has these at all everyone has newer cars, I see them maybe once a year in the suburbs
Got to ask. You ever get any 4x4 issues aka svc 4wd or actuator/ transfer case problems?
Almost bought an Aspen, 2008 too. But I ended up with a low mileage 2005 jeep WK. With so much basicly every suspension replaced with moog parts. But its got the 4.7l.
How is the 4.7? Never driven a vehicle with one. Yeah the suspension will probably need every part replaced soon enough, just how it is on these old Chryslers
@@MarspeedCars well. the 4.7l is ok. easy to work on. Got to change the plugs every 30k on them. Make okish power. MPG suck because its full time 4wd. Really want a H.O 4.7l BUT...im already on my 2nd motor since owning it. Rod bearing when out in cyl 7. think the oil pump was getting weak. so I just replaced the motor. NOW i got a sticking Torque converter solenoid sheesh. Oh well. thats half the fun of owning a vehicle is fixing them, right?
You would think an automotive enthusiast wouldnt call a truck a car
Haha in the end of the day I’ve always used car as a more general term as a habit to describe any automobile (like “let’s get in the car”
I call everything a car
Sounds good, looks good, it's gooooodd
Congratulations on 100k and nice purchase.
Thanks so much 🙏🏼
This is the car that you review . It was the Chrysler suv that was discontinued in 2008. .
Mopar never had a full sized suv until 2021 .
Dodge Durango is one of them .
I bought the same truck new, with the now-ex-wife, because the Grand Cherokee wasn’t grand enough, apparently. To match my 06’ Magnum RT, both in Brilliant Black Pearl, of course. I don’t care what the haters say, that truck was awesome. Independent Rear Suspension would have sealed the deal, but of course the Hemi made it jump, and every person who ever drove it said it had the best feeling and most powerful brakes ever. Someone got lucky and got ALL the air out of the brake lines, I guess? I still miss that truck. Looked too good actually, too much bling, and I literally had asked the salesman to take those wheels off and put the original classy factory Limited wheels back on. He said those were factory. “Oh, OK……..uhmmmmm…ahhh. So, is there an non-Limited with better wheels?” “It’s a Chrysler, they’re all loaded if it’s the Hemi. Over here is the 4.7 OHC flex-fuel….” “No thank you sir. Hemi only.” Those wheels are black steel wheels with chromed plastic inserts. But 20”. They aged well. I almost plucker a set from LKQ for the Magnum but my senses returned. After hitting my head on a Suburban front diff lock actuator. Aspen was RWD and fun in the wet.
Thanks for all the comments and info!
I’m pissed I’ve been looking for a aspen for a while now
Yeah they are getting tough to find these days, older vehicle plus they didn’t make many
You appear to have picked up my wife’s twin Aspen (except we have the DVD/screen for the 2nd row, and hers is a 2007). Just bought her a touchscreen/navigation/backup camera setup for it for her birthday. She LOVES her Aspen. We watched your video on them before purchasing it- they are amazing! Looking forward to seeing what you do with yours.
We did have to replace the engine a bit ago and I was hoping to drop a 6.4 in there, but the extra cost thrown onto the sudden expense was too much. Oh well, many down the road.
How much after taxes did that cost im asking cause id like to replace my wifes engine were at 315 in hers no signs of trouble just want an idea and if you can check the jeep wagoneer out its the 07 09 aspen but in 2021 2022 look for the 6.4 in it its a sleeper
@@highbird1052 she’s already picked out those Grand Wagoneers as the only suitable replacement for her Aspen, hopefully many, many years down the road. I think the engine swap cost roughly $8k, but that was with a crate engine from Mopar with a 3 year warranty. We could have gotten a different plant locally to cut costs. But we take cross country trips and wanted that warranty in case we’re out of state when an issue presented itself.
Congrats! Most of my favorite Mopar vehicles are from the DaimlerChrysler era.
Interior build quality much better than. Never gave Chrysler credit for my Magnum or Aspen interior until driving an ‘06 Suburban, loaded Z71. Switches, plastics, just overall felt cheaper, but leather has lasted better. The Aspen rocked.
I agree, always assumed the Chrysler interiors sucked until I saw my uncles new GMC Sierra and some other Chevy vehicles. Absolutely terrible interiors for $60k CAD
I murdered mine out and have some pretty meaty tires took the antenna off it's got like 260,000 miles a little more I think no engine lights since I've owned it or the last owner he said as well the thing still has get up and go especially for being an SUV I want to put a cold air intake a performance chip in it once winter's over
Oh yeah and I do badged it except for the hemi badge which is black now as well
Good to see yours still going!
I have a 08 chrysler aspen 5.7L and I’ve done exhaust and big injectors on it and I love it. Mine is a 2wd with the alpine sound system which I love. Just recently put 33 x 12.5 mud tires on it after cranking the torsion keys all the way up and has just rolled over 270000 miles.
Nice video! Glad you got something you wanted, but I have a 2007 Limited as well, and in my own opinion I wouldn't have recommended it. Mines a higher mile model with around 174k miles on it and everything just disintegrates. God, I don't even know where to start on the list of half-assed Chrysler parts that break.
Side mirror control doesn't work, right side steering wheel buttons came off, the wood trim on the steering wheel cracked, rear windshield wiper came out in a car wash (so it no longer touches the rear window) and you will randomly find it sticking straight up because the motor likes to slowly turn whenever it is even slightly moist or cold. Heat & heated seats don't work in anything below 20 degrees F unless you rev it up when driving, rust loves to form and stain the paint plus the chrome accents love to wrinkle even with proper exterior care. Hood latch broke, need to open with a pair of pliers. Cylinder deactivation stopped working a while ago.
My only piece of advice is call yourself lucky you didn't get any of the higher end infotainment stuff! It is a known problem that the navigation units love to burn themselves out, as mine did, and replacements are near $1k. However, get yourself a decent aftermarket double din and the Alpine system is fantastic.
Also, watch yourself when you fill up. Recently, I found myself nearly rear ending multiple people because there is ANOTHER known problem where the electronically controlled evap valves in the gas tank go out and cause the vehicle to stall multiple times when it is full. You can fill up until the gauge reads full but don't let the pump go until it shuts itself off. No real fix either since new parts for these vehicles are nonexistent. Thanks, 2000s bankrupt Chrysler. They know about it on their service bulletins but no dealer will do warranty work on them anymore, even though its a pretty serious flaw. I've sea foamed it a few times since then but still don't have the balls to try. Stopping 5,500 lbs with no power brakes is not fun.
Also there are recalls for the air bags, but a dealer will still do those for warranty if it isn't already done.
But hey, its a Mopar! Even as a ford guy I do love a 5.7L in a massive SUV with good towing. It has its uses that serve me in my specific situation. I'd straight pipe it but its nice to not *always* listen to V8 drone, I get enough of that with my own project.
I always thought the front end looked like a sad dog lmao.
This is one of the most cleanest Chrysler Aspen 2008 in 2022 now is that Chrysler Aspen classic luxury SUV on used cars and trucks market you got a steal with 5.7 Hemi engine
@ OP-- I had a 2009 (Eagle Hemi). Ran a 14.5 quarter BONE stock, and 14.18 @ 97 MPH with just a HyperTech tune on it (5.63 second zero to sixty). Loved that thing!
So it's not a truck. It's an SUV. SUV's aren't trucks. Trucks have truck beds. I hope it works for many years. I love the looks of it!
It’s a body on frame and has similar platform to the Dakota, so it’s more truck than suv imo just technically not because of the absence of the bed. Guess it’s technically a ‘big suv’
For the love of God detail the engine compartment!
Just bought it and it’s the dead of winter, so not on the priority list right now. It’ll get more love in the summer!
Would be really cool if you do some performance upgrades, not to much to be reliable, but like 450 HP so it’s a sleeper.
That's why I'm slowly working on mines
I got a 2009 hybrid! Paid $4000 and love it!
Lol when that battery goes replace it i swear its the best version of the aspen as its cheap on gas i have a 07 hemi not the hybrid i go through fuel like a mother fucker
Hello, I own a 2014 300, a 2002 dream cruiser ( and other none Mopar cara so let's not mention them). I am looking to get a Aspen, I need a work horse. I adore my 300 as it's comfortable. I don't see any follow up vids on your Aspen. I have my own garage/lift and tools, so what's your take on it after owning one for a year? Thank you ( I'm from Québec, I need to go back to big SUV for winter and construction work and also this summer I'll have to transport 5 kids around. So this looks like a solution that covers all my needs )
Holy shit bro this is awesome! Now I'm totally blind so I can't see, so I'm typing on a computer using a screen reading softwhere, but I like hearing sounds of Mopars! Sounds amazing!
I have a 2007 Limited with nav and rear seat entertainment I bought in 2012. Still have it, I had put some money in mine, but still haven't find another SUV other than a 2020 Durango SRT that I can't find or afford right now. I will advise you to check the ABS, the transfer case, water pump and the MDS if you have the remote start.
Other than that, mine is black, not perfect and still get attention because is not an usual truck. Hope you enjoy it! Look up the Facebook group for them, we are growing!
Stay bless and safe, this truck will definitely keep you safe for sure!
Awesome video! Just bought a 2007 Aspen 4x4 5.7L with every option on it and 160,000 km’s. Also in Ontario 🇨🇦.
I just picked up a 2007 LImited, I was glad to see your video on this, I have owned a 2005 Chrylser Crossfire and we love the car, know the cars since Chrysler and Daimler both reject them as they do the Aspen.
This will make a great towing our RV and family and I love the way it rides.
Had the Hemi tic, dealer put in a replacement engine and water pump and manifold gaskets so the rest it just getting used gas.
Beats buying a 50-100K truck.
For your History, Major Flaws, and Why It Got Canceled playlist, do you want to make a video about the Chrysler Town & Country and Dodge Grand Caravan? They used to be Chrysler's minivans. I like the Pacifica a lot better than either of those because it is more spacious, it has better safety ratings, it is more fuel efficient, and it probably drives better. Do you want to make a video about each one? I will not put my contact information in the comments, but I do follow you on Instagram. I also wrote a comment suggesting the Town & Country and Grand Caravan for that playlist, but I never got a reply. I do like the Chrysler Aspen better than the Dodge Durango from those days, but the Durango was better known. My first choice for a car for myself would be the Subaru Ascent, but that is just me. Honestly, I wonder if I am the Subaru version of you sometimes. My dad has a Subaru Forester, and he was happy with that car right from the start. However, there were Subaru vehicles like the Baja, Tribeca, and WRX hatchback did have a lot of flaws that led to them being canceled though.
I have a 2007 2 wheele drive aspen grey with Mickey Thomason’s chrome 166+ miles and she still strong no problem my dad paid 55000 back in the day brand new off the lot lucky my uncles are mechanics always got the best care on time
Very Good Review!
Congratulations! Aspen is pretty good looking I wish they’d bring it back.
I'm slowly working on mine's
I am 13years old and my dad got me a 2007 dodge Durango 5.7liter me and my dad pull things like one time we pulled a car cus it broke but I know how to drive and trust me sometimes it can be hard to drive but I am 5,9