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In defense of the mini van...
Posted by Dad of 4... (more from Dad of 4...) on Sat, 1 Sep 2001 05:58:49
In Reply to: Size matters - 9000 vs. 9-5, Ron F, Thu, 30 Aug 2001 12:39:15
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I love my '93 9000. Two kids and it is a dream... three kids and it is crunch time. I can't imagine three car seats, most I've had in it is one at one time... I think the Aero-guy posts about all his SAABS are neat.. wish I could afford two new SAABS and an Aero to boot.. what a hoot!
But, the wife has a Chevy Astro All wheel drive minivan. Doesn't get great mileage, but it will tow 6000 lbs, put in 8 people (fits our six super comfy) and haul all our groceries and our double jogging stroller.. I leave the dumb dog at home, but she can squeeze in too if need be.
Bottom line, no comparison. The mini-van wins hands down. Is it as fun to drive? Nah.. not in a million years...
If I were down one kid, I'd still look to the Mini-van for the wife. Keep the 9000 for your "go to work" vehicle.. never be without a SAAB.
Best of luck!
posted by 12.21.2...
Posts in this Thread:
- Size matters - 9000 vs. 9-5, Ron F, Thu, 30 Aug 2001 12:39:15
- Thanks for the info, Ron F, Sat, 1 Sep 2001 23:49:13
- In defense of the mini van..., Dad of 4..., Sat, 1 Sep 2001 05:58:49 <-- Viewing This Message
- Re: If you have a growing family you will really appreciate, aero guy, Thu, 30 Aug 2001 13:58:06
- Lumpy bits, Ari
, Thu, 30 Aug 2001 13:40:05 - Re: Size matters - 9000 vs. 9-5, BobS, Thu, 30 Aug 2001 13:21:01
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