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Old Sep 3, 2015 | 10:57 AM
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A minivan is perfectly fine when you have a FUN car as your second car!
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Old Sep 3, 2015 | 11:01 AM
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Originally Posted by JS + BRZ
A minivan is perfectly fine when you have a FUN car as your second car!
No, Kimchi...it is not!

NO MINIVAN!
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Old Sep 3, 2015 | 11:01 AM
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Unless you're seen driving said minivan..
Just get a full size van / conversion van / SUV.
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Old Sep 3, 2015 | 11:02 AM
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or sea creature
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Old Sep 3, 2015 | 11:13 AM
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We used to have a MPV 4WD back in the day. It was a nice looking and featured van but damn it drove weird... the front felt disconnected from the back - so loose.

Folks have a Mazda CX9 now, that is pretty nice and solid feeling. Drives nice.
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Old Sep 3, 2015 | 11:27 AM
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Originally Posted by 00TL-P3.2
Ford Flex. Minivan space without being a minivan.
Likely getting one for my wife in the not too distant future. Then my MX5 Club will follow.
The only difference between a Ford Flex and a minivan is the sliding doors. So...you're essentially driving a minivan.

Who cares though? A car is a tool and for efficiently moving a lot of people and shit around, a minivan is second to none. The only difference between most three row "CUVs" today and a modern van is the sliding doors and a mild lift kit.
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Old Sep 3, 2015 | 11:34 AM
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I disagree - the Ford Flex is more like a big station wagon, than a minivan
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Old Sep 3, 2015 | 11:37 AM
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In my book, a van has it's engine shoehorned in.. the flex does not meat test.
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Old Sep 3, 2015 | 11:38 AM
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Originally Posted by Majofo
or sea creature
Sea cucumber, Maj. Sea cucumber. Cuz...it has the word "cum" in it.
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Old Sep 3, 2015 | 11:47 AM
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Flex EcoBoost!
Indeed, though we'll likely get a new SEL, unless I find a screaming deal on a CPO or lightly used Limited EB.
We'll test drive both, but the price jump from a moderately equipped SEL to an EB Limited is likely more than we'll go for. Especially since we're both wanting to get new cars.
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Old Sep 3, 2015 | 11:49 AM
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Originally Posted by SamDoe1
The only difference between a Ford Flex and a minivan is the sliding doors. So...you're essentially driving a minivan.

Who cares though? A car is a tool and for efficiently moving a lot of people and shit around, a minivan is second to none. The only difference between most three row "CUVs" today and a modern van is the sliding doors and a mild lift kit.
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I disagree - the Ford Flex is more like a big station wagon, than a minivan
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In my book, a van has it's engine shoehorned in.. the flex does not meat test.
To me, the Flex is like a blended minivan & a wagon. Both of which I'm fine with, wife hates both, but loves the Flex

Plenty of room, usable 3rd row, decent power from the non-EB V6, seems to handle well (I didn't drive it), especially since it sits a lot lower than the typical SUV.
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Old Sep 3, 2015 | 11:54 AM
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It's classified as a crossover.. as it should.

2015 Ford Flex | Impressive Space & Technology | Ford.com
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Old Sep 3, 2015 | 11:55 AM
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Yeah I do agree it kind of takes the best from wagon, minivan, and SUV and puts them together. It's not too bad on the eyes either, with its retro design cues.
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Old Sep 3, 2015 | 11:55 AM
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Originally Posted by Majofo
It's classified as a crossover.. as it should.

2015 Ford Flex | Impressive Space & Technology | Ford.com
Crossover!!!
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Old Sep 3, 2015 | 11:56 AM
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I don't give a tofu crap about how it looks or drives as long as it's comfy for the family. It's just a daily anyway.

DD = drive between track days and/or canyon days.

I drive like a granny when DDing.
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Old Sep 3, 2015 | 12:11 PM
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<p>There is only one Flex that I like.</p>
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Old Sep 3, 2015 | 12:13 PM
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<p>Only minivan I'd rock... but I wouldn't even want to spend money on modding it...</p><p>&nbsp;</p><div class="irc_mutc" style=""><a class="irc_mutl i3597" data-noload="" data-ved="0CAcQjRxqFQoTCPGNv7Su28cCFceViAodjBAHOw" href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&amp;rct=j&amp;q=&amp;esrc=s&amp;source=im ages&amp;cd=&amp;ved=0CAcQjRxqFQoTCPGNv7Su28cCFceV iAodjBAHOw&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.airsociety.net%2Fforums%2Fshowthread.php%2F225 6-The-Slam-Van-Bagged-Toyota-Sienna&amp;psig=AFQjCNGeCLmPTQz_9h_9-o5It2QhkaeI6w&amp;ust=1441386802610189"><img class="irc_mut" src="https://encrypted-tbn1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSsXLNLN8FLYbiHJuAoGpdXJR-ZovTocBx545yO_7FRwDgqVigJ1g" style="height:206px; margin-top:94px; width:412px" /></a></div>
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Old Sep 3, 2015 | 12:25 PM
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Old Sep 3, 2015 | 12:53 PM
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Originally Posted by JS + BRZ
I drive like a granny when DDing.
That's cuz you Asian. All Asians drive that grannies...regardless of age and gender.
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Old Sep 3, 2015 | 01:02 PM
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Originally Posted by srika
I disagree - the Ford Flex is more like a big station wagon, than a minivan


A minivan is a big station wagon plus sliding doors.

Originally Posted by Majofo
It's classified as a crossover.. as it should.

2015 Ford Flex | Impressive Space & Technology | Ford.com
The vast majority of three row crossovers are all minivans with less practical doors. The new Pilot looks identical to an odyssey on the inside (and outside).

Originally Posted by srika
Yeah I do agree it kind of takes the best from wagon, minivan, and SUV and puts them together. It's not too bad on the eyes either, with its retro design cues.
Still a van.
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Old Sep 3, 2015 | 01:04 PM
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stfu already.. nobody really gives a shit.
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Old Sep 3, 2015 | 01:05 PM
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Minivans did suck to work on. I had to change the spark plugs in the rear bank and the coils and some other shit because of a crappy engine design that would make the van stall out (never was recalled). The intake manifold had to be taken out to get to it. With hand tools it took me all day. But shops wanted between $700-$1000 for labor.
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Old Sep 3, 2015 | 01:32 PM
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You can say you HAVE to drive a Minivan but you cannot say you like Minivan... :NO:

The only van i would like to drive is Bangbus.
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Old Sep 3, 2015 | 01:34 PM
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Old Sep 3, 2015 | 01:34 PM
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Okay, okay.

Srika, post some of your exotic pics, so we can move on from this minivan talk.

HATERS!
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Old Sep 3, 2015 | 01:38 PM
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I believe it's HATTERS
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Old Sep 3, 2015 | 01:52 PM
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Originally Posted by JS + BRZ
Okay, okay.

Srika, post some of your exotic pics, so we can move on from this minivan talk.

HATERS!
Hatters gonna hatt.
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Old Sep 3, 2015 | 03:06 PM
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Originally Posted by oonowindoo
You can say you HAVE to drive a Minivan but you cannot say you like Minivan... :NO:

The only van i would like to drive is Bangbus.
you would like to DRIVE the bangbus around all day?? do you have a blue balls fetish or something???
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Old Sep 3, 2015 | 03:07 PM
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Originally Posted by JS + BRZ
Okay, okay.

Srika, post some of your exotic pics, so we can move on from this minivan talk.

HATERS!
this?

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Old Sep 3, 2015 | 03:09 PM
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Originally Posted by JS + BRZ
Okay, okay.

Srika, post some of your exotic pics, so we can move on from this minivan talk.

HATERS!
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this?
No, no, no, this...
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Old Sep 3, 2015 | 03:16 PM
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Old Sep 3, 2015 | 03:16 PM
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Old Sep 3, 2015 | 03:36 PM
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Whoa...what a great pic of the Mustang. Seriously, can someone tell if it is a Honda or Ford...? I can't tell.
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Old Sep 3, 2015 | 03:43 PM
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turbo gt platinum breh.. check all the chrome, dead giveaway.
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Old Sep 3, 2015 | 03:44 PM
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<p>That RLX though.....</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Does it have upgraded tires?</p>
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Old Sep 3, 2015 | 03:50 PM
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<p>That RLX though.....</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Does it have upgraded tires?</p>
Is that a RLX?

I though it was the TLX. Looks just like the Mustaccord... so it confused me.

It's that kind of thrill. I guess.
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Old Sep 3, 2015 | 03:52 PM
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this?

You think Mustang is a exotic? Damnnnnnn
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Old Sep 3, 2015 | 03:53 PM
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I honestly didn't know that's TLX or RLX.

Not sure if that's a good thing.
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Old Sep 3, 2015 | 03:54 PM
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sorry I posted the wrong pic earlier - this is what I meant to post:







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Old Sep 3, 2015 | 03:55 PM
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That's a Ford ILX fool.. I already said.
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