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"i86hotdogs" (i86hotdogs) 01/24/2020 at 11:47 • Filed to: None

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Maybe I’m the only one. But every time a “What Car Should You Buy” article is posted, I try to make the Transit Connect fit their criteria.

I mean, we all know the minivan is the most versatile vehicle ever.

*puts on flame suit and jumps behind the couch*

For Sweden > i86hotdogs 01/24/2020 at 11:52

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Yes but instead of the Connect an AWD Sienna

UPDATE: the 2020 Transit Connect has an AWD Option

my god

i86hotdogs > For Sweden 01/24/2020 at 11:54

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If AWD is absolutley necessary, yes. Otherwise good snow tires will suffice. Plus, n o mechanical hand brake lever in a Sienna.

Maxima Speed > i86hotdogs 01/24/2020 at 11:56

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As a former Ford Aerostar owner I  agree 100%. 

I like cars: Jim Spanfeller is one ugly motherfucker > i86hotdogs 01/24/2020 at 11:57

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ok you say that but I cannot think of a single situation that a quattro-swapped Mk3 Golf Variant wouldn’t be the single best option

i86hotdogs > For Sweden 01/24/2020 at 11:58

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AWD and Ecoboost.

My god my god

farscythe - makin da cawfee! > i86hotdogs 01/24/2020 at 12:00

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i just pick whatever takes my fancy and completely ignore the criteria

i dont give a shit what car you should buy and just want to post a pretty picture and make up reasons why you need it

i86hotdogs > I like cars: Jim Spanfeller is one ugly motherfucker 01/24/2020 at 12:00

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If we’re talking one off variants, that’s a whole different world. RS swapped Transit Connect is the absolute choice then.

i86hotdogs > farscythe - makin da cawfee! 01/24/2020 at 12:01

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Seems like the FP writers do that already

farscythe - makin da cawfee! > i86hotdogs 01/24/2020 at 12:02

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well...even a broken clock is right twice a day

jimz > For Sweden 01/24/2020 at 12:02

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I don’t think that’s true.  you’re thinking of the full-size Transit. 

I like cars: Jim Spanfeller is one ugly motherfucker > i86hotdogs 01/24/2020 at 12:03

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too tall, can’t track it

E90M3 > i86hotdogs 01/24/2020 at 12:03

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Hi, I own a Kia and I want to save money by buying a BMW. 

i86hotdogs > E90M3 01/24/2020 at 12:04

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Solution: Buy a Transit Connect

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > i86hotdogs 01/24/2020 at 12:04

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I always say chevy venture.

Nothing ventured nothing gained!

Jesus Arias > i86hotdogs 01/24/2020 at 12:05

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I cant think of any reason as to why a 1999 Pontiac Firebird TransAm would ever be the best option when it comes to buying a car. I mean sure it looks nice and has an LS1 but it’s not really practical nor is it comfortable.

i86hotdogs > I like cars: Jim Spanfeller is one ugly motherfucker 01/24/2020 at 12:06

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It’s exactly tall as it is wide in cargo form; lower in wagon form . Swapping the suspension from an RS should lower that even more. I’m not sure the rules for the track, but in RallyCross  the vehicle can’t be taller than it is wide.

For Sweden > i86hotdogs 01/24/2020 at 12:07

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I don’t think you can get the short body with AWD and EcoBoost :(

Stapleface-Now Hyphenated! > i86hotdogs 01/24/2020 at 12:08

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I must be doing it wrong. I always try to suggest an actual decent vehicle for the job.

If we’re just posting what we like, I should make every answer a GTI swapped  VW Thing

atfsgeoff > i86hotdogs 01/24/2020 at 12:08

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I mean, we all know the minivan is the most versatile vehicle ever.

It really is. Minivans are what an active family buys when they don’t give a shit what others think of them.

i86hotdogs > For Sweden 01/24/2020 at 12:09

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Correction, the full size Transit gets AWD and Ecoboost. The smaller Connect does not get either.

i86hotdogs > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 01/24/2020 at 12:11

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Only if it is the Looney Tunes version

For Sweden > i86hotdogs 01/24/2020 at 12:12

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March on Dearborn until this is corrected

If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent > i86hotdogs 01/24/2020 at 12:13

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Guys guys guy, you’re all forgetting what’s truly wrong with this statement . There is only one car that can fit every possible consumer need.

M I A T A

I S

A L W A Y S

T H E

A N S W E R

MKULTRA1982(ConCrustyBrick) > i86hotdogs 01/24/2020 at 12:32

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I always try and recommend something at least relevant

I fielded a question to r/askcarsales the other day and it was....not good.

i86hotdogs > For Sweden 01/24/2020 at 12:35

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An AWD Ecoboost TC would be fantastic. They did offer the 1.6 from the FiST in the TC for a while. And manual swaps are pretty common in europe.

DipodomysDeserti > atfsgeoff 01/24/2020 at 12:36

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Minivans: for the active family that DGAF.

i86hotdogs > MKULTRA1982(ConCrustyBrick) 01/24/2020 at 12:36

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I try not to comment or post too much on Reddit. But I love reading the content though

DipodomysDeserti > Jesus Arias 01/24/2020 at 12:37

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I can’t think of any reason why it wouldn’t be.

Jim Spanfeller > i86hotdogs 01/24/2020 at 12:45

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This is true, and I love it. Personally, the car that I try to convince everyone to buy is the Chevy Corvair. I believe there is a Corvair for everybody. Want a practical wagon? The Corvair wagon has a freaking FRUNK and a roof rack along with plenty of room for cargo in the back. Need more space still? There are several Corvair vans and trucks. Sedan? Corvair sedan. Fun car? Corvairs are American Porsches. Need a boat? Th ere’s even an amphibious Corvair!

Corvairs are wonderful. Who cares about Ralph Nader, anyway?

i86hotdogs > Jim Spanfeller 01/24/2020 at 12:46

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Nader? Barely know er!

Long_Voyager94 > I like cars: Jim Spanfeller is one ugly motherfucker 01/24/2020 at 12:58

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Bullshit.

Signed,

Guy who used to Auto-x a Voyager Sport Wagon.

Long_Voyager94 > i86hotdogs 01/24/2020 at 13:00

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No flak from me. I feel the majority of them need to just get over their fragile self image and buy a damn minivan.

DutchieDC2R > For Sweden 01/24/2020 at 13:07

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I found out the Sienna comes with a 280 hp v6 engine. AND AWD!!!!! WHAT IS THIS, WHATS GOING ON, WHY AM I SCREAMING.......

DutchieDC2R > i86hotdogs 01/24/2020 at 13:09

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If that phone number doesn’t get you the operator for ‘Fake Taxi’, I’m calling bullshit!! 

For Sweden > DutchieDC2R 01/24/2020 at 13:09

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it’s a good van

Akio Ohtori - RIP Oppo > i86hotdogs 01/24/2020 at 13:10

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I too like the Transit Connect.

I like cars: Jim Spanfeller is one ugly motherfucker > Long_Voyager94 01/24/2020 at 13:25

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yeeeeeah but was it competitive?

Also autocross still isn’t racing

Long_Voyager94 > I like cars: Jim Spanfeller is one ugly motherfucker 01/24/2020 at 13:30

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Quite actually. Newer top end swap ( roughly 250hp/260ft-lbs ) , modded trans, lowered 2" on custom springs, heavy sway bars, 17s with sticky tires. Gave quite a few “performance” cars a run for their money on the track.

FYI, Racing is a competition of speed. Autox is testing one’s speed over a course via time, therefor autox is racing.