[NSRCA-discussion] Non-Van Vehicle Suggestions

[J N Hiller]

Yes but you are younger than I.


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[mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org]On Behalf Of astropuppy
Sent: Tuesday, August 09, 2011 10:05 AM
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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
<mailto: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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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
<mailto: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.

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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

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Sent: Tue, Aug 9, 2011 7:04 am
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Right now I would say the ideal choice for vans is the 2011 chrysler/dodge
minivan.

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            I’d like a van so please include them.  Dwayne

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<mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org?> ] On Behalf Of Pascoe,Tim
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Sent: Monday, August 08, 2011 2:02 PM
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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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