[NSRCA-discussion] Matthew Finley ( PATTERN TRANSPORT VEHICLE )

[Bob Kane]

I forgot to mention my Dodge Caravan is a basic model . . . . .   it only has an automatic, power steering, air conditioning, power windows, rear window defroster, cruise control, power side mirrors, AM/FM/CD player with great sound.  I suffer without automatic doors, remote start, bluetooth connectivity, rear dvd player  (am I dating myself?)  Back in the day only the top end vehicles had what my minivan has.  I also forgot to mention 30MPG highway and a 290 horsepower 3.6 liter V6. The stow and go seats are brilliant. It converts from pattern transport to family wagon in a matter of minutes.

I knew when I bought it, it would be a long-term vehicle so I had it Ziebart undercoated to hopefully extend its life.

Almost any vehicle will have issues in the long term.  My wife's Ford Flex just needed all new suspension bushings at 130K miles to the tune of $1100.  

Bob Kane getterflash at yahoo.com

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On Tue, 1/9/18, W Anthony Abdullah via NSRCA-discussion <nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org> wrote:

 Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Matthew Finley ( PATTERN TRANSPORT VEHICLE )
 To: "davel322 at comcast.net" <davel322 at comcast.net>, "General pattern discussion" <nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org>
 Cc: "General pattern discussion" <nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org>
 Date: Tuesday, January 9, 2018, 8:14 PM
 
 And
 they do stop working
 
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 On Jan 9,
 2018, at 8:09 PM, davel322--- via NSRCA-discussion <nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org>
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 equipped models….not as much trouble all the power and
 automated options that are not essential but annoying when
 they stop working.
  Regards,
 Dave   From: NSRCA-discussion
 [mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org]
 On Behalf Of Matthew Finley via NSRCA-discussion
 Sent: Tuesday, January 9, 2018 5:21
 PM
 To: nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org
 Subject: [NSRCA-discussion] Matthew
 Finley ( PATTERN TRANSPORT VEHICLE )  Hello All
 !!
  Off the cuff
 question.....  I am starting my
 search for a NEW USED vehicle for RC transport, primarily
 pattern planes, and etc....  I currently have a
 2002 Ford Windstar with 270,000 miles, and I would trust it
 do drive across country now, however the frame is rusting a
 bit, and the poor thing is tired..... I am thinking around
 the first part of summer to acquire a new set of wheels.
 Since Ford no longer makes any kind of minivan other than
 the transit, or something IMO ugly, I think I may break the
 family history and go with something other than a FORD.....
 I believe I have made the decision to focus on the Dodge
 Caravan with the stow and go seats, and the knowledge that
 many D4 fliers own them. Is there anyone out there that has
 had bad experiences with the Caravan ?? What ever vehicle I
 do purchase, I believe I will pay the little extra money to
 get it undercoated due to the salt issues with Ohio and
 Michigan driving.    Thoughts ????
 Suggestions ???    Matthew E.
 Finley
 QCI -
 Technology Assistant
 614-557-3846 Mobile
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