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  Best body on frame SUV for the money - 2009 Chrysler Aspen
  By Shandor Weiss - September 11 - 3:53 am

  I absolutely love my 09 Aspen with the 5.7L gas hemi engine. AWD, J package, 20" wheels. Its beautiful to look at, to sit in and to drive. Bought it used with 72K miles. This is a real SUV although it looks like a luxury car. I live in the mountains of Oregon down a long winding gravel road, and have to go over a 4300 foot pass on I-5. It handles like a dream, especially after getting new and better shocks and tires. The hemi has awesome power, even carrying a heavy load and going up a 6% grade it can accelerate like a sports car to pass trucks. Smooth, comfortable handling. The firm heated seats are great on my injured back, as is the remotely operated rear lift gate. Ive had many other SUVs, from Subarus to the old Jeep Grand Wagoneer to a 99 Durango with the 5.7L hemi. The Aspen is far better than all of them. I need to tow a horse trailer and it has more towing capacity than bigger SUVs that cost a lot more. It is almost perfect, I just wish they still made them.

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  So far a great investment! - 2009 Chrysler Aspen
  By cappecan - February 3 - 9:21 pm

  I purchased my 2009 Aspen hybrid used with 76K. Ive owned it now for around 4 months, and have put 14K on it that short time. In this tine, my Aspen has been an absolute dream to drive and own. Most people who see the hybrid badging ask to see under the hood and are rather shocked when you cruise around on electric power alone. Ive had no issues thus far aside from routine oil changes and tire rotations. It snows often where I live, and the AWD system handles wonderfully in the slippery slush.

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  Lemon!! - 2009 Chrysler Aspen
  By jweb909 - August 8 - 4:27 pm

  Bought my aspen hybrid used (2nd owner) in end of 2013. Drove it for less than 1000 miles and it started draining the batteries when it was parked. Been in the shop for over 80+++ days and chrysler refuses to take responsibility and own up to its flaws and buy me out of it. Tried over and over to get it repaired and finally the dealership may have the right part to fix the problem. Really stinks that they only made a handful of these cars, beautiful and very fast, but when they break down no one knows how to fix it. ARRRRgggh! I would never have bought it if I knew how expensive it was to repair it. Lemon car for sure in my book. Anyone else have issues that cost them thousands $$?

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  VCT Hemi Aspen. 376hp/401tq. AWD - 2009 Chrysler Aspen
  By car_enthusiast - March 29 - 2:10 pm

  Edmunds should have the option of selecting the vct hemi aspen in the menu. The vct stands for variable cam timing. This SUV is fast, especially in cooler temps and is a huge improvement over the first generation hemi. Its an excellent SUV: its safe, the interior layout is perfect, the steering is light but feels great, its quiet when youre cruising but really roars when you give it a few or more rpms. MPG can be good when youre cruising at highway speeds but watch out for stop and go traffic - then its a different story altogether. Reliability has been great so far. Also, these are incredibly rare to see. A complaint I have is that there is not a single hemi badge on the suv!!

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  Love My Aspen - 2009 Chrysler Aspen
  By revbc - October 13 - 8:25 pm

  I looked at alot of suv and bought a 09 Aspen and I love it. It runs wonderfully, and its fun to drive. Im 64" tall and it is very comfortable. I dont know why Chrysler stop making them. I dont care what Edmunds says this is a great SUV. I know the gas mileage is average, but it is a truck.

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  The Beast - 2009 Chrysler Aspen
  By rock47 - July 27 - 5:43 pm

  I have owned an Aspen for 4 years now and its been nothing but the best for me. I think the middle row has plenty of room and the seats lay back giving you more room. The third row is a little snug but dont anyone sit back there but the kids. I dont know what Aspen anyone else is driving but my Aspen rides smooth!. If I had to say anything bad about it I would say the price of the Aspen is a little steep! and the gas mileage could be a little better. The other sad part about it is they dont make it anymore and I dont wont to go back to a car.

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  Mileage is Terrible - 2009 Chrysler Aspen
  By gomer99 - July 1 - 3:57 pm

  Just traded my 2008 Silverado pickup for a more elegant puller for my travel trailer. Big mistake! The Aspen is, indeed, elegant, with all the bells and whistles. And, with a tow rating of 8900 lbs, it outpulls my truck -- and any Suburban or Expedition on the road, BUT: Mileage empty tops out at 12.5, feather-footing on country roads, and was 7.7 for towing the trailer. Looks good, but will be dumped for a diesel next week.

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  Happy Camper - 2009 Chrysler Aspen
  By GREAT VEHICLE - September 19 - 2:00 am

  This vehicle has so many options that others in this price range dont. I looked at so many trucks & SUVs and am so glad I purchased this one. It can be a lady with its cool vanilla color or powerful machine with an engine that doesnt back down!

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  Aspen Limited HEV Excellent so far - 2009 Chrysler Aspen
  By tpedwards - April 28 - 1:31 pm

  I wanted to replace my 2005 Durango Limited with another exactly the same. Problem is, they are no longer made. After looking at Jeep Commander (ugly), Ford Explorer (too small), Ford Expedition (too big), Chevy Tahoe (rear not flat), Toyota Sequoia (too expensive) I finally decided to try to find a used Durango or Aspen. I found an Aspen HEV for a reasonable price. I drove from Battle Creek, MI to Indianapolis, IN spent the weekend then on to Bowling Green, KY and finally had to refuel. 553 miles of mixed highway and city on one tank! I love this SUV, but I have to imagine that Chrysler discontinued due to sluggish sales and expensive to build.

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  I know why they really quit making these - 2009 Chrysler Aspen
  By Travis - January 13 - 11:38 am

  I have only put on 2000 miles on this and its been to the shop twice. And still has problems. Wont start all the time. Engine light is one, sometimes flashes (that means there is something seriously wrong and not to drive it). The ignition light flashes, going back to the shop tomorrow. Only goes 35 mph right now. My navigation system is broken again. It lasted two days. The dealership says there is nothing wrong. But then I get it and it wont start. There is not much leg room in the second row. No cargo space. If you travel you need a luggage carrier. If it didne keep breaking down I would love it, but there is always something wrong. I only have 2000 miles on it.