Date:         Tue, 11 Mar 1997 18:32:09 -0500 (EST)
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From:         "William A. Killian" <killian@mnsinc.com>
Subject:      Re: Kid Haulers-was vanagon dependable jd powers study

On Tue, 11 Mar 1997, Stuart Redford wrote:

> >>My wife likes the 1986 Vanagon much better
> > > as a kid-hauler.  Too bad there's nothing to replace them currently. 
> Even
> > > the new VW's are not an option, as she refuses to consider automatics.
> > 
> > 	There should be plenty of 93 EVs with the 5-speed stick out there
> > on the used market.

> 	I don't have munchkins, but I've been in a few minivans with'em.

Thats a bit scary.  My bro has a Dodge.  Its great for giggles at his 
expense... 

> 	I've thought for quite a while, if I did have kids, I'd want a Eurovan MV
> VR6 with
> 	the weekender package (poptop, cooler, mid-rig table).

Who needs the 6.  5 is plenty.  Haven't hit 100 yet but cruising 80 
without breaking a sweat is fine for power.  Highest I've gone so far is 
I think about 95.  That is mph. <grin>

Skip the cooler  seat - get one to run off the cigarette lighter so you can 
take it out of the van for picnics.  Holds more too.  

Poptop would be nice but you lose the rear A/C vents.  Its a toss up 
really depending upon the weather were you drive.

Table's handy.  A bit short but it suffices.

EV MV non-weekender might turn out near perfect.  Did for us.  Only wish 
I have is syncro...  Lots of mud and snow in the Virginia mountains 
sometimes.

bill and diane killian
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