Date:         Sat, 18 Jul 2009 22:45:55 -0400
Reply-To:     Kim Brennan <kimbrennan@MAC.COM>
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From:         Kim Brennan <kimbrennan@MAC.COM>
Subject:      Re: New Tristar is Here!
Comments: To: Jeff <vw.doka@GMAIL.COM>
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Heh, I even recognize that parking lot in your photo :)

Of course my Tristar (same color) is a Syncro, so I'm one up on
you ;)...

As to the Ford Transit Connect, yes, I think I may have mentioned in a
couple of weeks ago. There is one in my neighborhood, here in the D.C.
suburbs. It uses the 4 cylinder zetec that the folks up at Bostig use.
Doesn't seem to have a 4wd version, but is small enough to be
interesting as a potential camper conversion someday. The "station
wagon" version has windows on the sliding doors and 4 seats. And
unlike VW vans of recent years, its reasonably priced too.

On Jul 18, 2009, at 9:27 PM, Jeff wrote:

> Just got back from Baltimore picking up my new Tristar Doka.  Boy...
> that
> harbor is PITA to deal with!
>
> Anyways, the Tristar looks pretty good, very little rust, minor
> dings here
> and there.  The 112HP motor goes like a bat out of hell!
>
> I took a quick picture on the way back:
>
>  http://www.autostadtwest.com/images/doka/Tristar.jpg
>
> Can't wait to take it for a cruise...
>
>
> BTW:  I saw hundreds of Ford Transit vans being driven off one of
> the boats
> in the harbor.  Apparently, Ford is going to be selling those
> suckers here
> in the USA.  Looked it up when I got back and found this link:
> http://www.fordvehicles.com/transitconnect/
>
> I haven't seen any driving around yet so I had no idea these were
> here.
> Finally, something kinda cool from Ford...
>
> Cheers,
>
> Jeff