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BenK
Jul 12, 2013Explorer
So won't say which one is best, just look for the min number of seat belts plus
a few for buddies as they grow.
I would have bought a van if they had a decent 4x4 option or knew of a decent
after market kit
I'd say away from anything with a 7,000 GVWR or less (most 'regular' half tons)
Go for +8,000 GVWR's and more if the seat belt count goes above 8. Don't forget
pets and how you load up. My ex took EVERYTHING, I'm in the middle and dependent
on who/where going
Note that SUV's will cost much more than the same sized van.
I don't recommend diesel...more so if the heavily EPA smog stuff of the last
10 years or so. Their maintenance and service costs are prohibitive for me
Plus there aren't many diesel vans out there
Good luck
a few for buddies as they grow.
I would have bought a van if they had a decent 4x4 option or knew of a decent
after market kit
I'd say away from anything with a 7,000 GVWR or less (most 'regular' half tons)
Go for +8,000 GVWR's and more if the seat belt count goes above 8. Don't forget
pets and how you load up. My ex took EVERYTHING, I'm in the middle and dependent
on who/where going
Note that SUV's will cost much more than the same sized van.
I don't recommend diesel...more so if the heavily EPA smog stuff of the last
10 years or so. Their maintenance and service costs are prohibitive for me
Plus there aren't many diesel vans out there
Good luck
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