I think there's a rule about posting something for sale. Along the lines of being a supporting member. Not that we don't appreciate the offering though.
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I think there's a rule about posting something for sale. Along the lines of being a supporting member. Not that we don't appreciate the offering though.
Gaolee
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My 2002 Chevy will eventually be replaced by a Promaster City. It is really some kind of Fiat built in Turkey. I don't know about the Turkey part, but the Fiat part makes me think twice about whether it's a good idea. But, it's got almost as much room as a Metris, has a slightly better shaped cargo area, gets better fuel mileage, has a lower floor, and costs about half as much new. Even less used, and I buy vehicles used. They are spectacularly ugly, but that's also true of every other van out there. I can put up with a whole lot of ugly if it's a useful van.In all seriousness, the only thing I've found to replace it is the MB Metris(I don't remember its European name)@ $38K. That ain't happening!
My bitter half has a Dart and when she had it in for service, I looked at-and measured-the Promaster City. I could take it and all of my usual crap will fit. BUT, I used to drive tractor-trailers and that thing is SO little. The fold-down 60/40 back seats are a plus and 2 side doors would be nice. We'll see.(sigh)
Remember, as far as the "ugly" part, you'll be inside where you don't have to see it.
My bitter half has a Dart and when she had it in for service, I looked at-and measured-the Promaster City. I could take it and all of my usual crap will fit. BUT, I used to drive tractor-trailers and that thing is SO little. The fold-down 60/40 back seats are a plus and 2 side doors would be nice. We'll see.(sigh)
Looks like it's an easy roller though, if you're not careful. I guess with a load of gear and minding your speed. All would be good.
I would have liked a Chev HHR van but Holden never did a version. Sorta reminded me a little of the old school Holden Panel Vans.
Can’t speak to whether I would have liked it if I ever actually saw one though...
Can’t speak to whether I would have liked it if I ever actually saw one though...
Just like the PT Cruiser, it looked bigger in the adverts. I sat in one. Really not enough room as a band vehicle. My '90 Camry wagon has more Usable space.
I'm not certain it'll go fast enough to turn turtle.
Or is that tortoise?
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Uff......... This thread needs a Subaru.
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Still messin' around with photobucket I see...
- Mar 13, 2008
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I posted something from PB the other day - Janky!
Gaolee
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I would go for the strictly cargo version with no back seats. It is just barely tall enough to take the dual-sport bike, and just barely long enough as well. It would have no problem handling music gear, although it would require a bit more thought than just throwing it into the back of the Chevy. The Chevy has a back seat, but I don't remember the last time a human sat in it.My bitter half has a Dart and when she had it in for service, I looked at-and measured-the Promaster City. I could take it and all of my usual crap will fit. BUT, I used to drive tractor-trailers and that thing is SO little. The fold-down 60/40 back seats are a plus and 2 side doors would be nice. We'll see.(sigh)
Gaolee
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No worse than most everything else out there. The deck height is low, and it's not a tall vehicle. If anything, it would be more stable than the van I have now. Besides, if I really need to get the speed ya-yas out, the bike solves all problems. I turn into a dumpty in a dumpty pod as soon as I get on four wheels.
I'd get the passenger version 'cause I have to carry as many as 3 others sometimes. Haven't found any within 500 miles except cargo.
I’m actually looking for a car now. Very despondent - there is nothing I want really. Looked at a few things but nothing really grabbed me.
Decided to try and find a nos 2017 Holden SV6 Sportwagon. Last of the Australian Made Holdens. Think Chev SS but a wagon and V6 not V8. 3 years ago I bought the series 1 of the same thing, but more lux and a sedan.
I didn’t have basses, amps, cabs then.
Decided to try and find a nos 2017 Holden SV6 Sportwagon. Last of the Australian Made Holdens. Think Chev SS but a wagon and V6 not V8. 3 years ago I bought the series 1 of the same thing, but more lux and a sedan.
I didn’t have basses, amps, cabs then.
Just watching a 1980 Countdown retrospective. Wreckless Eric were on with A Pop Song.
Starring a Gibson Thunderbird.
Starring a Gibson Thunderbird.
Makes a difference doesn't it.I’m actually looking for a car now. Very despondent - there is nothing I want really. Looked at a few things but nothing really grabbed me.
Decided to try and find a nos 2017 Holden SV6 Sportwagon. Last of the Australian Made Holdens. Think Chev SS but a wagon and V6 not V8. 3 years ago I bought the series 1 of the same thing, but more lux and a sedan.
I didn’t have basses, amps, cabs then.
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