 Recently bought an 04 SEL after looking 
at used Grand Caravan SEs. The Freestar 
was only about $1K more after all the 
rebates and discounts. The Freestar has 
far more features for the price. The 
interior design is good, with lots of 
storage. The 1st and 2nd row seats are 
comfortable. The 3rd row is only 
suitable for adults for very short 
trips. The bottom cushion is too close 
to the floor. The powertrain is a mixed 
bag. The 4.2L has great torque, but can 
be a bit unrefined at times. The 
mileage could be better as well. The 
transmission is unobtrusive. The ride 
is comfortable and quiet. The handling 
is good. The build quality appears very 
good as well. Overall, a good, but not 
great minivan.