[NSRCA-discussion] Non-Van Vehicle Suggestions

Tue Aug 9 09:46:57 AKDT 2011

Andrew,

I implore you, don't use any oil in that engine that doesn't meet the correct specs. Most places will not have the correct oil for it. Just because it says Mobile 1 on the bottle doesn't make it the correct oil.

Also when the manual calls for the timing belt to be changed, do it. If that belt breaks your bank account will be hating life.

You might already know this but I'm just sayin.......................

Tim

--- On Tue, 8/9/11, Andrew Jesky <Andrew.Jesky at soaringsoftware.com> wrote:

From: Andrew Jesky <Andrew.Jesky at soaringsoftware.com>
Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Non-Van Vehicle Suggestions
To: "General pattern discussion" <nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org>
Date: Tuesday, August 9, 2011, 1:17 PM

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 
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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> 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 [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] 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] 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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