"Yossarian" (ajmobile)
05/10/2014 at 18:41 • Filed to: None
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"Yossarian" (ajmobile)
05/10/2014 at 18:41 • Filed to: None | 0
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Trying to find something to replace his old, dying Astro van. Transit Connect is too small, Nissan NV2500 is too big. Even the base Promaster is 8 inches longer than the Astro.
Logansteno: Bought a VW?
> Yossarian
05/10/2014 at 18:45 |
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Find another Astro or Safari. You can find some with low miles on them because old people owned them.
Diesel
> Yossarian
05/10/2014 at 18:45 |
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Replace the engine? Hell, even just an engine/transmission rebuild and lube up all the joints would save it. Has to be cheaper than just leaving a car.
jkm7680
> Yossarian
05/10/2014 at 18:48 |
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Got a budget? I'd say Econoline or Express vans.
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Diesel
> jkm7680
05/10/2014 at 18:50 |
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Something something dollar dollar bills ya'll.
dogisbadob
> Yossarian
05/10/2014 at 18:50 |
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Isn't the Transit Connect about the same size as the Astro?
Maybe the new Promaster City (the Doblo, not the Ducato) will be what he's looking for.
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Yossarian
> Diesel
05/10/2014 at 18:51 |
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more than just engine problems. Car needs a suspension overhall, and is just too unsafe to be driving heavy loads in without making expensive repairs.
davedave1111
> Yossarian
05/10/2014 at 18:52 |
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Aren't you guys getting the regular Transit now as well? If you're getting all the different sizes, there's bound to be one that fits.
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Yossarian
> Logansteno: Bought a VW?
05/10/2014 at 18:52 |
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We want to get him something newer. He's only had beater vans his entire life and we feel he deserves something better.
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Diesel
> Yossarian
05/10/2014 at 18:53 |
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I just find it hard to straight up replace a vehicle that is still running. If you can find a totaled version at the junk yard, replace all parts you can. I do understand trying to get away from a ride. I had a lemon that lived at my mechanic's house. I sold it and it killed itself a month later.
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Logansteno: Bought a VW?
> Yossarian
05/10/2014 at 18:54 |
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Well there's really nothing around that's the size of an Astro. It was a funny size because it wasnt a full size but it wasnt really a mini-van. You're probably gonna have to go bigger or smaller if you want new.
BaconSandwich is tasty.
> Yossarian
05/10/2014 at 18:57 |
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How about a Caravan, but pull all the seats out?
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Yossarian
> davedave1111
05/10/2014 at 18:57 |
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regular transit is still too big. Smallest is 130 in. Wheel base.
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Yossarian
> dogisbadob
05/10/2014 at 18:59 |
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transit connect is much smaller. The base ProMaster seems to be the closest in size.
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Yossarian
> Diesel
05/10/2014 at 19:01 |
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It's running poorly. But it has over 300k miles on it. Also he's been driving older beat up vans for 30 years. We want to get him something nicer.
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Yossarian
> Logansteno: Bought a VW?
05/10/2014 at 19:02 |
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yea the promaster is the closest in size in 118 inch wb.
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Diesel
> Yossarian
05/10/2014 at 19:03 |
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I can respect that. I'm such a sucker for my cars though. I've killed two and I still miss them. My car is my lover. No dragon.
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Logansteno: Bought a VW?
> Yossarian
05/10/2014 at 19:03 |
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I figured the extended wheelbase transit connect would be close.
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Yossarian
> Logansteno: Bought a VW?
05/10/2014 at 19:04 |
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In length yes, but it's still too small inside.
Alex from Toronto
> Yossarian
05/10/2014 at 19:18 |
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Grand caravan ?
duurtlang
> Logansteno: Bought a VW?
05/10/2014 at 19:49 |
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Maybe Fiat will offer the appropriate van in the US as well. The fifth is already available in the US, the third is on its way (Transit Connect competitor). Number four seems to be the size that's needed here, the Fiat Scudo.
Takuro Spirit
> BaconSandwich is tasty.
05/10/2014 at 21:50 |
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I was thinking this.... or a Ram C/V Tradesman if it's not TOO small in back.
We have one as our parts hauler at work and it does well. Wish it was a BIT bigger in the back at times, but most bumpers and hoods fit in it. Just not at the same time.