[NSRCA-discussion] New Vehicle

[Phil Spelt]

My '05 Gr. Caravan (w/Stow'n'Go) gets better than 24 mpg overall -- 
28 on the interstate at a reasonable speed -- 67-70mph...

At 05:25 PM 8/14/2009, you wrote:
>I also support my advice on getting a Chrysler/Dodge Minivan with 
>stow and go seats because right now everyone is going for better gas 
>mileage and the minivans will give you lower mileage and lower 
>prices.  Hey the Dodge/Chrysler Minivans get 24+ mpg. Ask Mike Darr, 
>he swears by them
>
>On Fri, Aug 14, 2009 at 2:33 PM, mike mueller 
><<mailto:mups1953 at yahoo.com>mups1953 at yahoo.com> wrote:
>  Phil don't you think that the nations attached to most cars is 
> kind of muddled? I mean Honda, Nissan and Toyota make a lot of cars 
> here in the US employing a lot of Americans. Ford makes a lot of 
> their cars in Mexico and Canada and South America. Stock holders 
> own car company's up until recently with the Chrysler/ GM debacle. 
> Stock holders from Asia own stock in American companies and 
> American's own stock in Toyota and Honda. Chrysler is now owned by 
> Fiat an Italian company. Mazda is 40% owned by Ford and the list 
> goes on and on. I'm not usre what makes sense anymore. Mike
>
>--- On Fri, 8/14/09, Phil Spelt 
><<mailto:chuenkan at comcast.net>chuenkan at comcast.net> wrote:
>
> > From: Phil Spelt <<mailto:chuenkan at comcast.net>chuenkan at comcast.net>
> > Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] New Vehicle
> > To: "General pattern discussion" 
> <<mailto:nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org>nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org>
> > Date: Friday, August 14, 2009, 10:13 AM
> >
> >
> > Toyota and Honda(?) may be American
> > assembled, but the
> > corporate profits go straight to Tokyo -- I have an '83
> > Mazda RX-7
> > classic, restored, but that's the ONLY Japanese or
> > Korean car I will EVER
> > own or drive...that includes rentals, too!!!
> >
> >
> > At 09:06 AM 8/14/2009, you wrote:
> >
> >  OK
> > question. What would
> > one expect to pay for a Toyota or Honda van vs: the
> > Chryslers? Also what
> > does GM make van wise that's decent anymore? Thanks,
> > Mike
> >
> >
> >  I wish Ford still made a van. I really like my 2003
> > Windstar.
> >
> >
> >
> > --- On Fri, 8/14/09, richard wallace
> > <<mailto:rickwallace45 at gmail.com>rickwallace45 at gmail.com>
> > wrote:
> >
> >
> > > From: richard wallace 
> <<mailto:rickwallace45 at gmail.com>rickwallace45 at gmail.com>
> >
> > > Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] New Vehicle
> >
> > > To: "General pattern discussion"
> > <<mailto:nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org>nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org>
> >
> > > Date: Friday, August 14, 2009, 7:40 AM
> >
> > > The Chrysler sounds good, but you
> >
> > > might consider a Toyota (American made if that
> > counts)
> >
> > > Sienna, either new or used (2004 or later model
> > year).
> >
> > >
> >
> > > 168K since new on my '04 and it's been
> >
> > > rock-solid every day. Absolutely reliable, holds
> > everything.
> >
> > >
> >
> > > No Stow and Go on mine, but I removed the folding
> > rear
> >
> > > seat (2 bolts) and decked it over, and it's a
> > GREAT
> >
> > > hidden storage area.
> >
> > >
> >
> > >
> >
> > > On Thu, Aug 13, 2009 at 6:45 PM,
> >
> > > John Konneker <<mailto:jlkonn at hotmail.com>jlkonn at hotmail.com>
> >
> > > wrote:
> >
> > >
> >
> > >
> >
> > > I'm afraid it's time to bid our Expedition
> >
> > > adieu.
> >
> > > Looking around I'm thinking about a minivan.
> >
> > > Yep, I'm really getting old.
> >
> > > If anyone has any recommendations I'd really
> > appreciate
> >
> > > hearing them.
> >
> > >
> >
> > > Thanks!
> >
> > > JLK
> >
> > >
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