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"Spanfeller is a twat" (theaspiringengineer) 11/01/2018 at 14:00 • Filed to: None

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My mother wants a new car: here are her requirements:

Seven seats.

Lots of space behind the seven seats

More economical than her GMT900 Suburban

She doesn’t want a Honda Minivan

Contenders:

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I’m trying to get her to buy a Minivan rather than a full size SUV, but she’s one of those consumers that thinks that if they look bigger they are safer. I also want her to downsize downright to a Hybrid or something.

nj959 > Spanfeller is a twat 11/01/2018 at 14:12

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Out of those options? Get the ferd, even though I’d miss the v8. The Kia minivan isn’t a bad option as far as I know, but I’d rather shoot myself than drive one every day even though I have to admit they are more practical than anything else.

The Dummy Gummy > Spanfeller is a twat 11/01/2018 at 14:12

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I have no idea how you made that cool list, but Subaru A scent. MPG 27mpg is not bad at all for a big hauler with AWD. Subaru also gets better than their epa rating. Mines rated at 27MPG highway and I get 30MPG.

vicali > Spanfeller is a twat 11/01/2018 at 14:13

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KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time > Spanfeller is a twat 11/01/2018 at 14:14

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Good reviews on the Expedition all around. As for other options, Not tons of space behind 7 seats but highly recommend the Mazda CX-9

Or Acura MDX/Honda Pilot

Or Chevy Traverse/Buick equivalent I forgot the name

Spanfeller is a twat > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time 11/01/2018 at 14:17

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The Mazda is a good option! it’s got 250hp, right? 

Spanfeller is a twat > The Dummy Gummy 11/01/2018 at 14:18

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It sounds like a good option too. Lets see how she takes on it. 

Spanfeller is a twat > nj959 11/01/2018 at 14:19

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I really like it but it’s so large..

KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time > Spanfeller is a twat 11/01/2018 at 14:20

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With P remium, yes. 227HP otherwise with R egular . 310 Lb-ft torque is good!

Spanfeller is a twat > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time 11/01/2018 at 14:26

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310lb-ft... that’s really good. it’s 50 shy of my Kia and it has 50% more turbos and cylinders. 

Svend > Spanfeller is a twat 11/01/2018 at 14:37

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For 7 seats with plenty of extra space behind the seating, over here we’d go for a van based vehicle.

Ford Transit Custom Tourneo.

Mercedes Benz Vito

Spanfeller is a twat > Svend 11/01/2018 at 14:39

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She’s been toying around with getting a Viano, but to be honest, Diesel is not very widespread in Mexico and it tends to be really low quality. I know of many people with Diesel cars that have to get their engines checked very often. 

Svend > Spanfeller is a twat 11/01/2018 at 14:44

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Is there no petrol options or similar van based vehicles? 

Spanfeller is a twat > Svend 11/01/2018 at 14:45

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Well, there’s the V250 but it’s very expensive. 

ItalianJobR53 - now with added 'MERICA and unreliability > Spanfeller is a twat 11/01/2018 at 14:54

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I rented a Sedonia once. Its nice so long as you keep it below 80mph, anything above it and it becomes really nervous.

xc90v8/I4 :( > Spanfeller is a twat 11/01/2018 at 15:01

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So where do trucks fill up?

Spanfeller is a twat > xc90v8/I4 :( 11/01/2018 at 15:04

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Highways have diesel stations, but cities usually don’t. Plus our diesel is very bad. 

Spanfeller is a twat > ItalianJobR53 - now with added 'MERICA and unreliability 11/01/2018 at 15:05

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yeah, I wouldn’t trust a GMT900 like hers above 60 so we’re good. 

I like cars: Jim Spanfeller is one ugly motherfucker > Spanfeller is a twat 11/01/2018 at 15:55

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d o d g e j o u r n e y

Long_Voyager, Now With More Caravanny Goodness > Spanfeller is a twat 11/01/2018 at 16:16

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Grand Caravan GT.

Cheaper to buy and better driving dynamics than the Pacifica.

Or Ford Transit Connect.

Manwich - now Keto-Friendly > Spanfeller is a twat 11/01/2018 at 18:44

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How about a nice Vochos Limo...

Or a Tsuru...

Spanfeller is a twat > Manwich - now Keto-Friendly 11/01/2018 at 21:10

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I must admit I am enticed. Though I must also admit this must be revolting to my mother. 

Manwich - now Keto-Friendly > Spanfeller is a twat 11/01/2018 at 21:56

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Run it past her and let us know how she reacts

Lol

boxrocket > Spanfeller is a twat 11/02/2018 at 07:07

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So... A Transit then? A new Expedition would be slightly more economical, but I think the Transit wins on power:weight when paired with the EcoBoost . Maybe? Now I need to look up some figures.

pip bip - choose Corrour > Spanfeller is a twat 11/02/2018 at 07:15

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Kia!

Spanfeller is a twat > pip bip - choose Corrour 11/02/2018 at 10:31

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I might be a little biased to it 

boxrocket > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time 11/02/2018 at 14:18

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Strike the gm twins. Transmission issues abound on the new models, and they’ve barely been out all that long. The old ones had engine, A/C, and infotainment issues.

CX-9s are great. Not that roomy though behind the third row.

Explorer and Flex shouldn't be overlooked.

boxrocket > I like cars: Jim Spanfeller is one ugly motherfucker 11/02/2018 at 14:22

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What did he ever do to you?

Pich, with Z32 now featuring Civic [Si] / No > Spanfeller is a twat 11/02/2018 at 14:46

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TOYOTA minivan!

Spanfeller is a twat > Pich, with Z32 now featuring Civic [Si] / No 11/02/2018 at 15:26

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Flawless argument