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From: philip@qubix.UUCP (Philip Wang)
Newsgroups: net.auto
Subject: Re: Info request: Station Wagon/Mini-Van
Message-ID: <1079@qubix.UUCP>
Date: Wed, 9-May-84 16:50:19 EDT
Article-I.D.: qubix.1079
Posted: Wed May  9 16:50:19 1984
Date-Received: Sat, 12-May-84 07:37:29 EDT
Organization: Qubix Graphic Systems, Saratoga, CA
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I got an 83 Dodge Aries station wagon in March, 1983, just over one year ago.

The car is good, but not excellent.  It can handle five people easy. Though
they claim it is a six-passenger car, it is too small for six people for a
long trip.  The ride is smooth and comfortable.  Gas mileage is fair, ~17/~27
mpg for city/highway.  Engine response is good (I have 2.6L with AT).  The
car is loaded.

Now is the bad parts.  First, I got several minor problems: 1. Changed a valve
and an actuator in the A/C system.  2. Replaced 3 nuts for the housing of
the rear light.  3. Tighted some loose parts. (roof rack, light bulb, etc.)
Second, the fuel tank is too small, only 13 gallons.  Third, you can NOT get
a real FLAT deck in the rear when you fold down the rear seat.  And you don't
have a split rear seat.  Also, the housing of the rear wheel is too big.

If you want to get a wagon for a family, I'll suggest you to get a mini-van.
You just pay couple grant more and you will really enjoy it.  Tell you what,
that's what I should do last year, "Get a VW Vanagon, not Dodge Aries." (That
is the only mini-van at that time.)

Think more and try all of the wagon and mini-van before you make your decision.

Please post a summary.


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	Philip Wang @ QUBIX Graphic Systems, Inc., Saratoga, CA.
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