Date:         Sun, 29 Jul 2007 16:46:42 -0400
Reply-To:     BJ Feddish <bfeddish@NETREACH.NET>
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From:         BJ Feddish <bfeddish@NETREACH.NET>
Subject:      Eurovan Thoughts
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Getting 18 MPG in my Honda Element is really starting to wear on me. I just
took a trip to MD and got 22 MPG highway. In addition to the blind spots I'm
starting to get annoyed with this car.  When I met my friend down their I
referred to it as the worlds smallest gas-guzzler.   I was kicking around
the idea of a '02 or '03 Eurovan.  Without the camper or MV equipment these
things are pretty inexpensive and I could almost do a swap trade on one of
these since the Hondas have ridiculously high resale value.  I would then be
able to get 18 mpg and have a reason for it. A large cozy mini-van that
seats more than 4 people.



Besides the insanity of trading Honda quality for VW dealership woes, what
do you current Eurovan owners think of those things? Comfortable? Reliable?
And the, most important question though is how is it in the snow?  4WD is
pretty important where I am and I see that the newer Eurovans have traction
control. Is that true? Does it work?



You can p-mail thoughts, rants, etc. if you want.



Thanks,

Bryan