[NSRCA-discussion] Non-Van Vehicle Suggestions

[astropuppy]

Jim,
That is exactly why I sold my pickup. During our 2500 mile vacation last
week, my toaster, fully loaded, averaged 27mpg. That was climbing a lot of
mountians and driving at 75+ mph most of the time. In my view, the 300+ mile
distances we drive to contests makes mpg is the name of the game.

On Tue, Aug 9, 2011 at 10:54 AM, J N Hiller <jnhiller at earthlink.net> wrote:

>  Hi Mike.****
>
> Before buying the F-150 I was considering a Buick enclave. What a nice
> ride. I may reconsider if I convert to non-greasy airplanes. ****
>
> While returning from Molalla up I-84 I concluded that my fuel cost is $10 -
> $12 an hour traveling. I average 19 MPG in clam driving conditions which
> isn't bad for a 6000 + pound vehicle with a lot of frontal area.****
>
> Jim****
>
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> -----Original Message-----
> *From:* nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org [mailto:
> nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org]*On Behalf Of *astropuppy
> *Sent:* Tuesday, August 09, 2011 9:02 AM
> *To:* General pattern discussion
> *Subject:* Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Non-Van Vehicle Suggestions
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> Before buying my toaster (Honda Element) I was considering a Mercedes E320
> wagon. VW wagons with TDI supposedly get over 40mpg.****
>
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>  ****
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> On Tue, Aug 9, 2011 at 9:02 AM, Dave Harmon <k6xyz at sbcglobal.net> wrote:**
> **
>
>  That’s right Jon….
> ****
>
>  I had a 89’ Dodge Caravan that I ran for 230,000 miles and was still
> running when I donated it.****
>
> Now I have a 2008 Chrysler T&C Limited with stow and go, 3.8 engine, 5
> speed trans, 3 TV’s and the MyGig unit with GPS.****
>
> If you get one…make sure it has the chrome side mirrors…that’s the way to
> determine if it has the MyGig unit.****
>
> As Mike says….it’s the ideal choice.****
>
> The airplanes love to watch Chip’s U-Tube videos.****
>
>  ****
>
> *Dave Harmon*****
>
> *NSRCA 586*****
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> *K6XYZ[at]sbcglobal[dot]net*****
>
> *Sperry, Ok.*****
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>  ****
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> *From:* nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org [mailto:
> nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org] *On Behalf Of *Jon Lowe
> *Sent:* Tuesday, August 09, 2011 7:35 AM
> *To:* nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org ****
>
>
> *Subject:* Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Non-Van Vehicle Suggestions****
>
>  ****
>
> There were a TON of the late model (2010/2011) Chrysler/Dodge minivans at
> the World Championships in Muncie.  Easily carried the teams shipping
> boxes.  ****
>
>  ****
>
> If you go with the above minivan, be sure to specify Stow n' Go seating and
> a 3.8 or 4.0 engine.  The middle and rear row seats fold flat into the
> floor, and it is the only minivan on the market that has this feature.
> Others may have seats that fold down, but all of the others do not fold into
> the floor.  ****
>
>  ****
>
> If you are looking to buy a used minivan, look at the 2005 to 2007
> Chrysler/Dodge minivan, again with stow n' go seating.  I have a 2005 with
> about 110,000 miles.  Most reliable vehicle I've ever owned.  Try to find
> one with the 3.8 liter engine, particularly if you will be going through
> mountains.  I have the 3.2, and it is ok, but more power would be nice
> especially on hot summer days.  The 3.8 has better gearing also, and usually
> gets a little better mileage.  It is available on the Touring and Limited
> Chrysler Town and Country's, and equivalent Dodge Grand Caravans.****
>
> Jon****
>
>  ****
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Michael S. Harrison <drmikedds at sbcglobal.net>
> To: 'General pattern discussion' <nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org>
> Sent: Tue, Aug 9, 2011 7:04 am
> Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Non-Van Vehicle Suggestions****
>
> Right now I would say the ideal choice for vans is the 2011 chrysler/dodge
> minivan.  ****
>
>  ****
>
> *From:* nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org [
> mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org<nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org?>]
> *On Behalf Of *Dwayne Brown
> *Sent:* Monday, August 08, 2011 4:33 PM
> *To:* 'General pattern discussion'
> *Subject:* Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Non-Van Vehicle Suggestions****
>
>  ****
>
>             I’d like a van so please include them.  Dwayne****
>
>  ****
>
> -----Original Message-----
> *From:* nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org [
> mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org<nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org?>]
> *On Behalf Of *Pascoe,Tim [Burlington]
> *Sent:* Monday, August 08, 2011 2:02 PM
> *To:* General pattern discussion
> *Subject:* [NSRCA-discussion] Non-Van Vehicle Suggestions****
>
>  ****
>
> I’m in the market for a new vehicle, and while I see the vast benefit of a
> van, it’s not in the cards currently. Any suggestions from those of you not
> currently blessed with vast amounts of cargo room? I’m all ears…….****
>
>  ****
>
> Tim Pascoe ****
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