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I will second Vicente's nomination of the Pacifica. While it is a "minivan" it does not drive like one. Over the years, we have had two
<br>Buick Park Avenues, a Town & Country, and a host of other vehicles. The Pacifica is by far the most comfortable vehicle we have ridden in, and my wife almost prefers driving it to her Ford Fusion. We typically get about 25 mpg over all, including some driving in Knoxville, and some on suburban roads. I get 29 mpg on highway trips. Also, it is much better looking than your average minivan.
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On the other hand, if you are really serious about an aircraft carrier, I have a great flying buddy who served 6 years on the Enterprise, right after it was commissioned. It is being towed to Hanford, WA, to rermove the 2 reactors, so you'd have to get an engine for it, but I'll bet you could buy it for a bargain price!!
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The Pacifica great. I can’t get 2 pattern planes, the electronic scoring equipment, everything I need tools, generator and more important my wife with all her stuff. I can’t describe how much is that. I can’t fit all that in any other car. Besides that, I also can fit 2 IMAC 35% planes. The only huge problem is that is NOT sexy. With tail wind more than 30 mph. If you like to be green get the hybrid.
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Acura MDX has worked well for
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Me. Don’t think I can get 2 Parten planes in it but one fits with room to spare - and it’s ride is quite nice and nearly 30MPG on the highway.
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Never really looked at the Flex. Just couldn’t get past it’s looks. I have the XC 90. Possible to fit 2 planes but tight. Generator would have to go in the front seat. Never compared it to the XC60 or V models.
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For pattern room I still like my last vehicle the Honda Pilot. Generator will fit behind the front seat (Volvo has non removable rear headrests that take up too much space when folded down.)
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After 196k miles my Sienna is worn out and after 18+ years of driving mini vans I am done with those too. Contests are rarely big travel weekends any more and I never bring more than one plane so the reduction in space shouldn't be an issue. Now looking at a Ford Flex or Volvo V60. Does anyone have any experience with either of these or a similar alternative?
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