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

[Richard Wallace]

I have an 04 Sienna - 265000 (mostly pattern) miles miles on it since
purchased new in 2003.
Rock solid,  totally reliable.
Took two of us and 4 pattern planes and equipment to Muncie and other
contests several times over several years.
Totally recommend the Sienna!

Rick


On Jan 9, 2018 9:19 PM, "Bob Kane via NSRCA-discussion" <
nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org> wrote:

> 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
>
> --------------------------------------------
> 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
>
>  Sent
>  from my iPad
>  On Jan 9,
>  2018, at 8:09 PM, davel322--- via NSRCA-discussion <
> nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org>
>  wrote:
>
>  #yiv1944945566
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>  #yiv1944945566 Stick with the lesser
>  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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