Who ever said mini-vans aren't cool? BTW, whoever says mini vans are not cool. What
billbillw
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At least for someone who likes to buy new gear.
I'm currently on my way home from a vacation and while on vacation, I took advantage of a very good deal on a full 2-ch system.
What other type of vehicle could you drive a family of 4+ several large pieces of luggage, a large cooler, AND
two large floor standing speakers in original boxes (size 26x20x44, 150lbs each)
plus a large amp in original box, a large preamp in original box, a large CD player in original box, a large 6 shelf all welded steel component rack (broken down into pieces), an AM/FM tuner, a mini disc player (in original box), several sets of long AQ cables, 100+ mini-discs, a full size ATX case, a 17" lcd, plus kids toys, pillows, bathroom bags, an air bed (in bag), flotation devices for the kids, and a bunch of other miscellaneous stuff that I'm forgetting. Oh, do this and get 22-24mpg @ 70mph in quiet comfort.
That what our Odyssey can do. OK, I had to utilize a roof rack bag on the way back due to the plethora of gear that I'm stashing in the back of the van.
It really is almost comical how much we have cramned into this vehicle. Oh, I also managed to do this while keeping clear lines of sight out of the rear window and kept normal seating positions for everyone.
I'll try to snap a photo of this crazy packed van when I get home tomorrow. Unfortunately, our SD card on the camera is full (with 700+ photos).
Happy 4th to everyone.
I'm currently on my way home from a vacation and while on vacation, I took advantage of a very good deal on a full 2-ch system.
What other type of vehicle could you drive a family of 4+ several large pieces of luggage, a large cooler, AND
two large floor standing speakers in original boxes (size 26x20x44, 150lbs each)
plus a large amp in original box, a large preamp in original box, a large CD player in original box, a large 6 shelf all welded steel component rack (broken down into pieces), an AM/FM tuner, a mini disc player (in original box), several sets of long AQ cables, 100+ mini-discs, a full size ATX case, a 17" lcd, plus kids toys, pillows, bathroom bags, an air bed (in bag), flotation devices for the kids, and a bunch of other miscellaneous stuff that I'm forgetting. Oh, do this and get 22-24mpg @ 70mph in quiet comfort.
That what our Odyssey can do. OK, I had to utilize a roof rack bag on the way back due to the plethora of gear that I'm stashing in the back of the van.
It really is almost comical how much we have cramned into this vehicle. Oh, I also managed to do this while keeping clear lines of sight out of the rear window and kept normal seating positions for everyone.
I'll try to snap a photo of this crazy packed van when I get home tomorrow. Unfortunately, our SD card on the camera is full (with 700+ photos).
Happy 4th to everyone.
For rig details, see my profile. Nothing here anymore...
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Everyone but those who are unfortunate enough to have to drive them.:p:p:D
Couldn't resist....and no, they still aren't cool, they will never be cool.
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I love mine and because I'm behind the wheel, it's very cool.Political Correctness'.........defined
"A doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a t-u-r-d by the clean end."
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I love mine and because I'm behind the wheel, it's very cool.
I consulted with a well known, long-time authority on cool, and asked him about mini vans...regardless of who was driving. His reply was not surprising.
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What other type of vehicle could you drive a family of 4+ several large pieces of luggage, a large cooler, AND
two large floor standing speakers in original boxes (size 26x20x44, 150lbs each)
plus a large amp in original box, a large preamp in original box, a large CD player in original box, a large 6 shelf all welded steel component rack (broken down into pieces), an AM/FM tuner, a mini disc player (in original box), several sets of long AQ cables, 100+ mini-discs, a full size ATX case, a 17" lcd, plus kids toys, pillows, bathroom bags, an air bed (in bag), flotation devices for the kids, and a bunch of other miscellaneous stuff that I'm forgetting. Oh, do this and get 22-24mpg @ 70mph in quiet comfort.
This can and it's way cooler than any minivan.
And yes, a diesel pickup with a measly amount of payload that you specify can cruise down the highway getting right around 22 MPG.Expert Moron Extraordinaire
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Yeah but it"s a fordThis can and it's way cooler than any minivan.
And yes, a diesel pickup with a measly amount of payload that you specify can cruise down the highway getting right around 22 MPG.
:rolleyes:
I once own a mini van for family purpose, replaced it for more effcient vehicule when the family downsized and every once in a while I miss the advantage a mini van provides
Getting all those audio goodies home while the family is still comfortable proves its usefulleness :cool:DARE TO SOAR:
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Mini vans aren't cool.Check your lips at the door woman. Shake your hips like battleships. Yeah, all the white girls trip when I sing at Sunday service.
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Not that they're any more cool, but alot of SUVs can also accodate the same need.
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I quote from America's formost authorities on Manliness in their annual rating of manly cities:
Manly “Kryptonite” Category / Emasculating Criteria*
Cities also lost points for an overabundance of emasculating criteria – factors that reduced a city’s manliness rating. These criteria were derived out of some of the “manly” categories above, but were the opposite of manly.
Lifestyle --- The number of minivans and foreign cars that were registered in the city was measured. The more of these types of vehicles, the less manly a city was rated.
Concentration of Retail Stores --- The number of home furnishing and dThe world is full of answers, some are right and some are wrong. - Neil Young -
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B:I quote from America's formost JOKERS on Manliness in their annual rating of manly cities:
Fixed for ya, make your choice between A or BI quote from America's formost authorities on PREJUDICE in their annual rating of manly cities:
I think man has a lot of growing to do when it comes to knowledge of manliness-manhood. Maybe it is quite to opposite, men lacking manliness may need to use external placebo to prove their manhood DARE TO SOAR:
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A:B:Fixed for ya, make your choice between A or B
I think man has a lot of growing to do when it comes to knowledge of manliness-manhood. Maybe it is quite to opposite, men lacking manliness may need to use external placebo to prove their manhood
Mini vans aren't called "Mommy Missles" for nothing..... -
So, out of curiosity (since I think nobody really wants a minivan) I asked my wife If she'd rather have our F-150, or her old minivan.
She told me she'd rather have a Vette.My equipment sig felt inadequate and deleted itself. -
ROTFLMAOLessisNevermore wrote: »Mini vans aren't called "Mommy Missles" for nothing.....
Mini vans are often use for hockey, baseball teams etc.. Not too many mommies coaching them so far In those specific cases manhood isn't in the outside look but rather in the driving seats DARE TO SOAR:
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LessisNevermore wrote: »Mini vans aren't called "Mommy Missles" for nothing.....
Have you read Neal Stephensons brilliant novel Snow Crash? The protagonist (named Hiro Protagonist no less) refered to minivans as Bimbo Boxes.The world is full of answers, some are right and some are wrong. - Neil Young -
Have you read Neal Stephensons brilliant novel Snow Crash? The protagonist (named Hiro Protagonist no less) refered to minivans as Bimbo Boxes.
Amazing book! I love the description of teenage Studley, pumped up on steroids, flooring Mom's bimbo box to try to shake YT.
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Nice try everyone, but the F250 is not smooth and quiet, not to mention, you'd need a camper top with very strong locks to keep the gear in while traveling. Also, 22 mpg is a dream in anything but the latest 2011 model. Our van is a 2005 model.
There are no SUVs that can haul a load (secured inside) like this. I've test driven just about everything out there. They all have very shallow cargo areas with not much height. This cargo area is 52" deep, 48" wide, and about 40" tall at the lift gate (taller inside). Maybe a Suburban (or whatever its called today) can come close, but not with 22 mpg.
Look, I don't drive the van everyday, I have my Mazdaspeed for that. But on long trips with the family, the car like handling, ride and gas mileage combined with great fuel economy can't be beat. When I said 20-22mpg, that was due to the large bag on top. Normally, our van gets 26 or better (with cylinder deactivation).
Here is a shot of all the gear. There is a tuner not shown, and I've already unloaded 5 full size suitcases, a 48 quart cooler, two large duffels, the 6 shelf rack, a couple cases of coke. I moved the MD player from where it was, but prior to that, I had full view out my rear window.For rig details, see my profile. Nothing here anymore... -
Yeah but it"s a ford :rolleyes:
Not to mention the gawdy badges on the side that look like some redneck designed them. Whatever happened to classy underkill...
Sorry, didn't mean to put down the redneck...Vinyl, the final frontier...
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ROTFLMAO Mini vans are often use for hockey, baseball teams etc.. Not too many mommies coaching them so far In those specific cases manhood isn't in the outside look but rather in the driving seats
Not too many moms, huh? It's probably for the best, or we'd probably call them Hockey Moms, or Soccer Moms...... Oh wait.:p:D
Nice try though, still not cool. Enjoy the Grocery Getter.:p
I'll leave you with this final thought.
Mini vans are as practical as a pocket protector, and look equally as cool.
Mini vans are this generations version of the station wagon, and nobody thought those were cool either. -
Will be moving from my Toyota Highlander to a minivan soon. Not sure what to get yet....leaning towards the new 2011 Toyota Sienna.
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Cool and Practical are NOT synonyms. Minivans ROCK on the Practical side, but I think my estrogen level jumps about 20 points every time I rent one...
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Personally I think you have the coolest of minin vans (Odissey that is). That was my first choice then but I had to settle for the VoyagerLook, I don't drive the van everyday, I have my Mazdaspeed for that. But on long trips with the family, the car like handling, ride and gas mileage combined with great fuel economy can't be beat. When I said 20-22mpg, that was due to the large bag on top. Normally, our van gets 26 or better (with cylinder deactivation). due to budget (I had spent most of my budget on the home renovations) but like you, for most of my personal travelling I used a little more sporty car (which got me in trouble a little too often as police were expecting a young lad at the steering wheell, I get a much better break now with a not so cool but much more comfortable Chrysler product). l
Have you checked the Odissey yet? Mini van wise I personnaly believe they offer the best product not counting that like many Honda product they probably have the best resale value.Will be moving from my Toyota Highlander to a minivan soon. Not sure what to get yet....leaning towards the new 2011 Toyota Sienna.
Cheers!
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I had major issues with the Honda. My head hit the rear lift door in the open position without ducking, the steering wheel would not adjust down far enough, my hands would hit the gear shift arm when turning the steering wheel and the drivers seat was very uncomfortable. It also accelarated slower than the Chrysler despite having more horsepower. I bought the Chrysler.Political Correctness'.........defined
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Your head, or your hair hit the door?Check your lips at the door woman. Shake your hips like battleships. Yeah, all the white girls trip when I sing at Sunday service.
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Forehead to be exact. Political Correctness'.........defined
"A doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a t-u-r-d by the clean end."
President of Club Polk -
Fivehead, to be exact. Check your lips at the door woman. Shake your hips like battleships. Yeah, all the white girls trip when I sing at Sunday service.
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Says the guy with a basketball on his shoulders. Political Correctness'.........defined
"A doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a t-u-r-d by the clean end."
President of Club Polk -
Ok, lets stop winking at each other, it's making my stomach queezy.Check your lips at the door woman. Shake your hips like battleships. Yeah, all the white girls trip when I sing at Sunday service.
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xoxoPolitical Correctness'.........defined
"A doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a t-u-r-d by the clean end."
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I hope to find a gal like that!So, out of curiosity (since I think nobody really wants a minivan) I asked my wife If she'd rather have our F-150, or her old minivan.
She told me she'd rather have a Vette.
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Ok, lets stop winking at each other, it's making my stomach queezy.xoxo
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SUV's are pretty much mini-vans. It's actually funnier to see a guy behind the wheel of a BMW X5 or Ford Explorer (or something similar) then say a Toyota Sienna. Why, because he thinks he's cool, but he's just driving a (dressed up) mini-van.AsSiMiLaTeD wrote: »Not that they're any more cool, but alot of SUVs can also accodate the same need.If...
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