<div>Before buying my toaster (Honda Element) I was considering a Mercedes E320 wagon. VW wagons with TDI supposedly get over 40mpg.</div>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; COLOR: #1f497d; FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'">That’s right Jon….<u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; COLOR: #1f497d; FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'">I had a 89’ Dodge Caravan that I ran for 230,000 miles and was still running when I donated it.<u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; COLOR: #1f497d; FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'">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.<u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; COLOR: #1f497d; FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'">If you get one…make sure it has the chrome side mirrors…that’s the way to determine if it has the MyGig unit.<u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; COLOR: #1f497d; FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'">As Mike says….it’s the ideal choice.<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10.5pt; COLOR: #1f497d; FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'">Sperry, Ok.<u></u><u></u></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">From:</span></b><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt"> <a href="mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces@lists.nsrca.org" target="_blank">nsrca-discussion-bounces@lists.nsrca.org</a> [mailto:<a href="mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces@lists.nsrca.org" target="_blank">nsrca-discussion-bounces@lists.nsrca.org</a>] <b>On Behalf Of </b>Jon Lowe<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, August 09, 2011 7:35 AM<br><b>To:</b> <a href="mailto:nsrca-discussion@lists.nsrca.org" target="_blank">nsrca-discussion@lists.nsrca.org</a>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="COLOR: black">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. <u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="COLOR: black">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. <u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 12pt"><span style="COLOR: black">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.<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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To: 'General pattern discussion' <<a href="mailto:nsrca-discussion@lists.nsrca.org" target="_blank">nsrca-discussion@lists.nsrca.org</a>><br>Sent: Tue, Aug 9, 2011 7:04 am<br>Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Non-Van Vehicle Suggestions<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: #1f497d">Right now I would say the ideal choice for vans is the 2011 chrysler/dodge minivan. </span><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black">From:</span></b><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black"> <a href="mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces@lists.nsrca.org" target="_blank"><u><span style="COLOR: blue">nsrca-discussion-bounces@lists.nsrca.org</span></u></a> [<a href="mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces@lists.nsrca.org?" target="_blank"><u><span style="COLOR: blue">mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces@lists.nsrca.org</span></u></a>] <b>On Behalf Of </b>Dwayne Brown<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Monday, August 08, 2011 4:33 PM<br><b>To:</b> 'General pattern discussion'<br><b>Subject:</b> Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Non-Van Vehicle Suggestions<u></u><u></u></span></p></div></div></div>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black"> I’d like a van so please include them. Dwayne<u></u><u></u></span></p></div>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black">-----Original Message-----<br><b>From:</b> <a href="mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces@lists.nsrca.org" target="_blank"><u><span style="COLOR: blue">nsrca-discussion-bounces@lists.nsrca.org</span></u></a> [<a href="mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces@lists.nsrca.org?" target="_blank"><u><span style="COLOR: blue">mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces@lists.nsrca.org</span></u></a>] <b>On Behalf Of </b>Pascoe,Tim [Burlington]<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Monday, August 08, 2011 2:02 PM<br><b>To:</b> General pattern discussion<br><b>Subject:</b> [NSRCA-discussion] Non-Van Vehicle Suggestions<u></u><u></u></span></p></div>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black">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…….<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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