[NSRCA-discussion] Non-Van Vehicle Suggestions

[Keith Hoard]

Nice, but can it crush JR Transmitters by the box load?

Keith Hoard
Collierville, TN
khoard at gmail.com




On Tue, Aug 9, 2011 at 12:17 PM, Andrew Jesky <
Andrew.Jesky at soaringsoftware.com> wrote:

> I bought a jetta wagon TDI last year and love it! I can fit one 2m pattern
> plane in the car with stabs on and all support equipment needed. I average
> about 40-45mpg on the highway.
>
> Andrew
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Aug 9, 2011, at 10:02 AM, "astropuppy" <astropuppy at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> Before buying my toaster (Honda Element) I was considering a Mercedes E320
> wagon. VW wagons with TDI supposedly get over 40mpg.
>
>
>
> On Tue, Aug 9, 2011 at 9:02 AM, Dave Harmon < <k6xyz at sbcglobal.net>
> 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*
>>
>> *K6XYZ[at]sbcglobal[dot]net*
>>
>> *Sperry, Ok.*
>>
>> ** **
>>
>> *From:* <nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org>
>> 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 *Jon Lowe
>> *Sent:* Tuesday, August 09, 2011 7:35 AM
>> *To:* <nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org>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>
>> drmikedds at sbcglobal.net>
>> To: 'General pattern discussion' < <nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org>
>> 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*<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*<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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