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shoblime
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Joined: December 28, 2007
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Location: State College, PA
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No, it's not the same...I still want a van...
Check out the Taurus SHO in the background... big pimpin' 
Sorry for the bad pics, they are from my camera.
The new "not a van" is a 2008 Suzuki SX4 iAWD hatchback. I still ache for a van, but my AWD itch has been scratched. It went through a muddy farmer's field (6" of mud) with just enough ground clearance. I debadged the rear, painted the front emblem matte black (with metal texture), ditched the plastic "skidplate-esque" trim (in anticipation of 1/8" aluminum units front and rear) I also added a rear sway bar and short ram intake w/ k&n filter..rice-tastic, I know, but it has a growl...next up is the dynomax exhaust sitting in my garage.
Someday, a van, for now...a brand new car with warranty. |
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josh
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Location: laid back in the tall grass
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If you really care what people here think you wouldn't do much better with a Vanagon.
My advice would be to not worry about what people here think. A-lot of us have newer cars that we use as transportation appliances.
Oh; and about the car: FREAKIN SWEET!
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JiI
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I just like the striped shorts... 
Jeff |
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shoblime
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Location: State College, PA
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I don't care what people think.....I want a vanagon, after all....isn't that like the lowest form of Volkswagen, and just plain confusing to everyone else?
I just thought I'd share what happens to some of those who lurk on the forum, search for a van, and end up... well...with something else.
I didn't mean the poll to be a "should I have done this or not" exercise, it was definitely the right thing; I couldn't find a Vanagon I felt comfortable with for the right price, and I wasn't ready to undertake a "project," it's nice to have awd with locking diff (I really wanted a syncro and this is close in that regard) with working air conditioning and power accessories. |
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USMCbug
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Joined: April 29, 2004
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Location: Wichita, KS
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Those shorts would be appropriate in a vanagon.
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iowegian 
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Joined: February 16, 2005
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This is now my most favoritest thread of all time.
Jesus, I'm ready to come Home. |
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Foxx
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Location: at the computer,.......DUH!
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This is now my most favoritest thread of all time.
Jesus, I'm ready to come Home. |
need a push?
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chickengeorge
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Joined: August 18, 2004
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Location: Spokompton Warshington
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I love the SX4. How can you beat an assload of factory goodies, AWD and at least decent reliability at a cheap-ass price?
You can turbo that 2.3 as well.
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Cheapo
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I love the SX4. How can you beat an assload of factory goodies, AWD and at least decent reliability at a cheap-ass price?
You can turbo that 2.3 as well.
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...by making it not look like a sneaker? |
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Gary
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| chickengeorge wrote: |
I love the SX4. How can you beat an assload of factory goodies, AWD and at least decent reliability at a cheap-ass price?
You can turbo that 2.3 as well.
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Figures you'd like "an assload".
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chickengeorge
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| chickengeorge wrote: |
I love the SX4. How can you beat an assload of factory goodies, AWD and at least decent reliability at a cheap-ass price?
You can turbo that 2.3 as well.
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It's 2008....Welcome to "Sneakerville".
Embrace it or die, old and crotchety.
Toyota
Honda
Nissan
Chebby
Scion
The list goes on and on... |
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lowmitsu
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I like all of those especially the Suzuki & the Scion..I went this route with a big engine swap..
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_monkey_
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Veedub1968
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suzuki cars SUCK plain and simple!!!!!  |
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The Sage
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The pants are the real embarrassment going on in this thread...
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_monkey_
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| suzuki cars SUCK plain and simple!!!!! |
That's a powerful opinion. How many Suzuki cars have you owned? What were your problems with them? Or are you just basing this opinion on ignorance? |
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chickengeorge
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Them plaid short-pants!
LOL, I got a whole drawer full of them. Those and a polo shirt have been my standard summer attire, until recently when I realized that I look like a douchebag. I don't know what I'm going to do next year. |
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_monkey_
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Them plaid short-pants!
LOL, I got a whole drawer full of them. Those and a polo shirt have been my standard summer attire, until recently when I realized that I look like a douchebag. I don't know what I'm going to do next year. |
For you, I recommend Speedo shorts and a tank top. |
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myzamboni
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Them plaid short-pants!
LOL, I got a whole drawer full of them. Those and a polo shirt have been my standard summer attire, until recently when I realized that I look like a douchebag. I don't know what I'm going to do next year. |
For you, I recommend Speedo shorts and a tank top. |
Make that a fishnet tank top ala Right Said Fred circa 1992
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lowmitsu
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| There is nothing wrong with Suzuki motors..You cant kill a GEO Tracker/Suz-Sidekick..I've had 3 Suz Samurai & 1 tracker..Great MPG on the tracker..Wouldnt mind finding another as a comuter car..I really like that SX4 too..They will never hve the collectability or soul of my Beetles but they work well as daily drivers.. |
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