I did it. I bought a minivan...
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ClutchDisc
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Re: I did it. I bought a minivan...
You would like the Mazda 5. Only complaint I have is it rusts like a Mazda on the body… still solid underneath though.
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Rope-Pusher
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Re: I did it. I bought a minivan...
When "The Company Formerly Known as Chrysler" launched their overseas producion of minivans, 50% of production at the Graz Austria plant had Amish transmissions. It was mandatory for Diesels and optional on 2.4L Gas.
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Re: I did it. I bought a minivan...
I'm sure I would. The sound system installation looks fantastic. I was surprised how well the 4 cylinder/manual transmission did in the '85 Caravan.ClutchDisc wrote: ↑Mon Oct 23, 2023 10:25 am You would like the Mazda 5. Only complaint I have is it rusts like a Mazda on the body… still solid underneath though.
I'll bet the 2.3L with the manual does pretty good in the Mazda5.
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ClutchDisc
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Yeah the 2.3 with the manual has really good power in the Mazda 5.
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Can you drive the team and the equipment to soccer tonight?
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ClutchFork
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The "team" is two big dogs; hence the need for a mini minivan. The crates fit nicely inside.Rope-Pusher wrote: ↑Mon Nov 06, 2023 10:03 am Can you drive the team and the equipment to soccer tonight?
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theholycow wrote:Why in the world would you even want to be as smooth as an automatic? Might as well just drive an automatic...
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Don't you just attach their leashes to the bumper and let them run along behind as you drive?ClutchFork wrote: ↑Mon Nov 06, 2023 10:53 amThe "team" is two big dogs; hence the need for a mini minivan. The crates fit nicely inside.Rope-Pusher wrote: ↑Mon Nov 06, 2023 10:03 am Can you drive the team and the equipment to soccer tonight?
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