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ZorroTheFox SuperBlabberMouth! Posts: 1263 From: Milton, WA, USA Registered: Oct 2001	posted April 29, 2002 18:18 after much searching and some compromising I finally decided on a new van. I found one that met My needs though it wasn't what I originally wanted. I did much resarch and found that a slightly toned down version of the van I wanted would be sufficient. I bought a 2002 Ford E-250 Cargo Van. It had the insulated cargo interior I couldn't so without and the hinged side doors. It has the metal locking bulkhead as well as a second row crew seat. I decided to go with the 5.4 V-8 over the V-10 for some savings in money and gas. It has 4 wheel antilock disks. I had never had antilocks before nor had I ever had disk brakes. Before this van My newest vehicle was a 1979 Olds Cutlass. It was already over a decade old when I bought it so this is a major step up for Me. Now all I need to do is come up with a great license plate number for My new ride........Z IP: Logged
macadddikt18 BlabberMouth, the Next Generation. Posts: 1457 From: In a world beyond your understanding Registered: Jan 2002	posted April 29, 2002 19:02 well congrats. did you go around the stupid sales people that wanted to sell you something else, or did they just kinda brainwash you into this model. Sales people have a week RDF i think. nayt ------------------ Art: making weird people seem interesting since 1503 IP: Logged
spungo Assimilated Posts: 351 From: Hell's toilet Registered: Jan 2002	posted April 30, 2002 05:13 quote: Originally posted by ZorroTheFox: Now all I need to do is come up with a great license plate number for My new ride........Z I suppose "Den of Iniquity" wouldn't fit on a license plate, would it? ------------------ "Gentlemen - you can't fight in here! This is the War Room!" IP: Logged
macadddikt18 BlabberMouth, the Next Generation. Posts: 1457 From: In a world beyond your understanding Registered: Jan 2002	posted April 30, 2002 05:35 are you looking for a plate that shows your obsession with sex and bdsm? or just some cool plate? I would go for the latter, but that is me. See if you can get one that says "geek". Nayt ------------------ Art: making weird people seem interesting since 1503 IP: Logged
Zwilnik Alpha Geek Posts: 308 From: London, UK Registered: Dec 2000	posted April 30, 2002 06:46 I like it that you go for a 5.4 V8 for 'economy' That's the size of a lorry engine here Maybe you should go for a nice (but quick), little people carrier like this one ... http://members.tripod.com/auto-tuning/celemai/rapide/renault.htm IP: Logged
dajt Geek Larva Posts: 28 From: Boston MA USA Registered: Jan 2001	posted April 30, 2002 07:52 You should get a plate that says "fnord" That way nobody (especially the cops) will see it. :-) IP: Logged
FatGnome Super Geek Posts: 165 From: Idaho Registered: Jan 2002	posted April 30, 2002 11:57 gkosnm duno but has fun differant meanings IP: Logged
ZorroTheFox SuperBlabberMouth! Posts: 1263 From: Milton, WA, USA Registered: Oct 2001	posted April 30, 2002 17:52 quote: Originally posted by macadddikt18: well congrats. did you go around the stupid sales people that wanted to sell you something else, or did they just kinda brainwash you into this model. Sales people have a week RDF i think. nayt I got tired of dealing with used car salesmen and went for a new van. Unfortunately I had to compromise on some of My original wants so I could afford the van. Overall, I am glad I compromised.......Z IP: Logged
ZorroTheFox SuperBlabberMouth! Posts: 1263 From: Milton, WA, USA Registered: Oct 2001	posted April 30, 2002 17:54 quote: Originally posted by spungo: I suppose "Den of Iniquity" wouldn't fit on a license plate, would it? I could always put that around the plate on the cover. One Of My friends suggested I put "The Daddy Wagon" around the trim.........Z IP: Logged
ZorroTheFox SuperBlabberMouth! Posts: 1263 From: Milton, WA, USA Registered: Oct 2001	posted April 30, 2002 17:57 quote: Originally posted by macadddikt18: are you looking for a plate that shows your obsession with sex and bdsm? or just some cool plate? I would go for the latter, but that is me. See if you can get one that says "geek". Nayt Definately sex, The leading candidate is IBDSMDS. I Bondage, Discipline, Sadism, Masochism, Domination, Submission. not sure they will approve that one, but I have others just in case. I have a lot of time before I can splurge on a vanity plate, so I am patiently making new ideas.........Z IP: Logged
ZorroTheFox SuperBlabberMouth! Posts: 1263 From: Milton, WA, USA Registered: Oct 2001	posted April 30, 2002 18:01 quote: Originally posted by Zwilnik: I like it that you go for a 5.4 V8 for 'economy' That's the size of a lorry engine here Maybe you should go for a nice (but quick), little people carrier like this one ... http://members.tripod.com/auto-tuning/celemai/rapide/renault.htm I guess it is just an American thing, though the younger generation doesn't seem to share the addage "there's no replacement for displacement". I grew up next to a race track and most of the people I know have large engines. The 5.4 still has the power I want but is a bit more economical than a 6.8 V-10. I will eventually acquire a small gas saver, most likely a Subaru. I'm not sure i would ever go for a Renault, they did not leave a good impression here in the states. The Le Car is still the butt of many jokes in My family......Z IP: Logged
ZorroTheFox SuperBlabberMouth! Posts: 1263 From: Milton, WA, USA Registered: Oct 2001	posted April 30, 2002 18:04 quote: Originally posted by dajt: You should get a plate that says "fnord" That way nobody (especially the cops) will see it. :-) Unfortunately you must explain the meaning to the person issuing your plate, it only takes one jerk down the line to have your request denied. Though I am a bit perplexed, I saw FUBAR on a plate when I first moved to the area......Z IP: Logged

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