Nanook Posted March 9, 2008 Report Share Posted March 9, 2008 Point taken Mike. Forgot the 'family' part. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBCregal Posted March 9, 2008 Report Share Posted March 9, 2008 gotta agree with the astro/safari vans my father has one that has hauled all his tools and parts for the last almost ten yrs, and almost 700k km on it with no engine or trans problems the last couple yrs of them had a heavier duty suspension, 6 bolt wheels and 4 wheel disc brakes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlowPoke Posted March 9, 2008 Report Share Posted March 9, 2008 Forget aboot the wimpy minivan! Get one of these!!! There's enough room you could live in it if need be, and it'll tow a Battleship! That thing is a joke. It's ugly, underpowered, shakes and rattles and is slapped together without continuity. We used to park at an International dealer and I drove one when the came out. It looks like some guy got a deal on a U-Haul truck, slapped a pick-up truck box on it and headed over to the Flying J for chrome. It's built for guys that still felt inferior in thier Hummers. -Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rattletrap2 Posted March 9, 2008 Report Share Posted March 9, 2008 I drove a 2001 Ford windstar for work for a couple of years. It was more comfortable than the plymouth vans, but had a lot of mechanical issues as well. tranny went prematurely. The most comfortable mini van I ever drove was the Pontiac Montana. same as the Venture by Chev. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBCregal Posted March 9, 2008 Report Share Posted March 9, 2008 the dodge vans are bad for transmissions as well if you get one, do regular fluid/filter changes, and only use the chrysler specific fluids others claim to be compatible, but i've seen too many go bad using it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danbouck Posted March 9, 2008 Report Share Posted March 9, 2008 IF gas prices were not spiraling out of control I would be driving a Suburban or a Ford Excursion not a minivan. My suburban is not that bad on gas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassslinger Posted March 9, 2008 Report Share Posted March 9, 2008 (edited) I have an excellent 2001 GMC Safri SLE All Wheel Drive that I'M SELLING. Let me say that the AWD is 100% worth the extra doe. With good tires, that van will keep up to any 4X4. The reason it`s for sale is because we don't need 3 vehicles. Just a little info...White/ bronze 2- tone, 190 Kms, Fully loaded, leather with buckets all around, Running boards, dutch doors, tinted, tow-haul package. Awesome condition inside and out...6,500...worth every penny. (705) 786-7646 (Lindsay area) Edited March 9, 2008 by bassslinger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mako Posted March 9, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2008 Wow thanks everyone, thats a wealth of info. I will take all that into consideration when I'm deciding what vehicle I should go with. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rizzo Posted March 10, 2008 Report Share Posted March 10, 2008 this was a great read. I've also got #3 on the way which means I'll be trading in the celica (last shred of manhood) for the minivan option. Towing doesn't concern me one bit because a) my boat is light and I never get to use it :wallbash: From what I've heard, the Honda is a beaut but can the budget accomodate it. May have to get the Caravan (is it the cheapest out there?) and consider it a disposable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muskieman Posted March 10, 2008 Report Share Posted March 10, 2008 My buddy has one of these ...they're getting more and more popular in North America " the go-anywhere minivan" Indestructible...3/4 ton chassis nothing underneath to hit full undercarriage shidplate...2.4l mitsubishi turbo diesel 4 wheel posi-trac...unreal for a minivan ... or any other comparable vehicle for that matter. parts are getting easier to find but are expensive.... must get used to the right hand drive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mepps Posted March 10, 2008 Report Share Posted March 10, 2008 (edited) Trading in the SUV for a van?! Next thing you know you'll be trading in the boat for a dress! Edited March 10, 2008 by mepps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kennyman Posted March 10, 2008 Report Share Posted March 10, 2008 Why not buy a station wagon? I've got an older Buick Roadmaster Wagon,but there is a Cprice Wagon and an Olds Custom Cruiser (hard to find) that are basically the same,just different trim levels. They are great,rwd and reliable.If you get an LT1 version they're quick (for a wagon) and get 26mpg. Just an option. Here's a pic of a cool one. Oh yeah, the second one is mine LOL . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinbanger Posted March 10, 2008 Report Share Posted March 10, 2008 Whats worse than trading the SUV for a mini van ...owning two mini vans Not so bad really 99 venture , 259,000 km runs ok , except this morning with a puddle of tranny fluid underneath .Good news is it just the tranny cooler. drove the 06 Honda today Picked the Honda to tow the 17 ft lund with 90hp and all the teenagers (3) Most torque and HP ( I think Toyota has since passed ) of that years crop of mini vans and 4 wheel disc . People some times forget about the stopping part. It pulls no problem although gas mileage drops ( runs in D3 higher rpm) which is undertandable. We launch several times a year at Ontarios steepest boat ramp (Pier 69 , Vistoria harbour) with no problems , doesn't even spin a wheel , where I 'v seen a Ford ranger do a very nice burnout . I think for the boat you're puilling any Mini van will do the job , just prefernce I guess TB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greencoachdog Posted March 10, 2008 Report Share Posted March 10, 2008 (edited) Trading in the SUV for a van?! Next thing you know you'll be trading in the boat for a dress! Oh what a lovely Tea Party!!! Edited March 10, 2008 by Greencoachdog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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