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    NFB it is a sad day :(

    I am going to buy a minivan this Saturday.

    There was a point in life, a few years back that I swore I would *never* drive a minivan. I hated minivans, and thought the ppl driving them were terrible drivers.

    We will sell our 97 Blazer after we get the van. It is a 2003 Grand Caravan with 14,000 miles on it. It has all options but leather, including power everything, rear A/C, CD and has the 3.3L V6 that can run on Ethanol. It is Inferno Red. I'm paying $15,500 for it.

    A red minivan. *sob*
    My wife really wants it... and she is very happy about it, So I am happy for her. It will be the newest car she has ever had and she is very excited. I will get used to it.

    Hi. My name is Tracy, and I own a Minivan. *bangs head on table*
    Tracy
    2002 C5 M6 Convertible
    1994 Z28 M6 Convertible
    Current Mods:
    SLP Ultra-Z functional ramair, SS Spoiler, STB, SFCs, Headers, Clutch, Bilstein Shocks, and TB Airfoil. 17x9 SS rims with Goodyear tires, 160F T-Stat, MSD Blaster Coil, Taylor wires, Hurst billet shifter, Borla catback with QTP e-cutout, Tuned PCM, 1LE Swaybars, 1LE driveshaft, ES bushings, White gauges, C5 front brakes, !CAGS, Bose/Soundstream audio, CST leather interior, synthetic fluids
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    Hey it happens. We have one two. I never drive it. It actually drives well on the freeway. It's very useful for going and getting things like 12 bolt rearends, , and 383 stroker blocks.
    2002 Electron Blue Vette, 1SC, FE3/Z51, G92 3.15 gears, 308.9 RWHP 321.7 RWTQ (before any mods), SLP headers, Z06 exhaust, MSD Ignition Wires, AC Delco Iridium Spark Plugs, 160 t-stat, lots of ECM tuning

    1995 Z28, many mods, SOLD

    A proud member of the "F-Body Dirty Dozen"

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    • #3
      I'm sure we could find a way to swap an LT1 into that puppy!!

      TraceZ who?

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      • #4
        I drive my mom's all the time, and its great for when I want some nice things, at least for now before I get a beater truck. My mom's is a MPV, and the thing is actually pretty fast . Really peppy, fair amount of torque, but its FWD, so its good for burnouts, but thats it. Her old one (a '90) was RWD, and that thing rode really well.

        It takes a little to get used to, mostly because everyone expects a mom that can't drive, or a really old couple.
        my car:
        '86 Caprice Classic. Soon to have a 350 crate motor. Shooting for 300rwhp.

        the project:
        check the www for pics, but a '36 Chevy Master Sedan, MII front end, Jaguar IRS, '93 LT1 powerplant with plans for 350rwhp, and many many other goodies

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        • #5
          Not your average mini van.
          http://www.claire-marie.net/Astro-burnout.mpeg
          2002 Electron Blue Vette, 1SC, FE3/Z51, G92 3.15 gears, 308.9 RWHP 321.7 RWTQ (before any mods), SLP headers, Z06 exhaust, MSD Ignition Wires, AC Delco Iridium Spark Plugs, 160 t-stat, lots of ECM tuning

          1995 Z28, many mods, SOLD

          A proud member of the "F-Body Dirty Dozen"

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          • #6
            Re: NFB it is a sad day

            Originally posted by TraceZ
            I am going to buy a minivan this Saturday.
            Goodbye, friend. Be brave in your shame. Sit low in your seat and wear some wraparound shades. I'll say a prayer for you. You can allways get a bumper sticker that says "My other car doesn't suck" and people will at least know that you want to be cool - you just can't at the moment.

            hey, what do I know? I have a CRV

            146 hp, 4WD M5 2Liter, 0-60 in 8.3s, AM/FM/CD

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            • #7
              Awww, it's not so bad. In addition to my T/A, I own a Montana and a Vibe. I had a Sunfire but sold it. (sense a recurring them....hint, think Indian chief).

              I've got to say, my minivan is the way to travel for long distances with the family and all their stuff. Far more comfortable and gas friendly than a sedan or SUV.
              Al 96 Ram Air T/A
              Mods: Build # 784 * Hotchkis STB * SFCs * Borla cat back w/QTP cut-out * AS&M/RK Sports Mid-length headers w/single CAT * Koni SA shocks on lower perch w/ lowered rear * Strano Hollow front & rear antisway bars * 1LE front/rear springs * 1LE aluminum driveshaft * Strange 4.10 gears w/ Zexel Torsen diff. * ARP bearing cap studs & aluminum diff cover* J&M Hotpart poly/poly rear LCAs and poly/poly panhard bar * RAM Powergrip clutch w/ LT4 PP and RAM billet Al flywheel * C5 Z06 brakes * C6 Z06 wheels * Spohn T/A * Spohn DS Loop * fully custom interior w/ custom audio

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              • #8
                Mini vans can be just as cool as camaros!!!!!!!!

                94 Z28/UltraZ Hood & Box/1 1/2 Drop/52mmTB & Bypass/160 Stat/Pulley/ Catback & pipe/Kirkey seats/5 point belts/WW Wing/Ford9"-4.11- Detroit locker-Strange axles/ZEKE'S Heads & LT4 HC/Stainless Headers & Y/1LE Panhard/BMR SFCs-STB-Relo Brackets-Tunnel Brace-Adj Tq arm- Sway bar- LCAs-PHB/ABARE RACING 4L60E/COAN 3200/Monster tach & light/DS Loop

                19/09/04[M6]=12.392@113.518 / 1.802 60ft.

                10/04/05[A4]=12.29@111.9 /1.652 60ft.

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                • #9
                  sorry to hear that

                  its not all bad if you have to drive it just put a paper bag on your head and cut out the eye holes that way no one has to know it you driving . plus you have still got your f body. ps those rims look that good on your ride that i had to find some for my 93 formula (not that easy in the uk) all the best russ
                  http://www.pontiacdriversclub.co.uk/ keeping it pontiac in the the uk. 93 formula a4 ZR1 rims
                  C A I , B M R torque arm lower arms panhard rod and sub frame conectors borla adjustble with Q T P valve and no cat WHAT NEXT ?

                  big burn out movie nats 2003 burn out contest
                  mirror burn out movie top ten burn outs

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                  • #10
                    hey dude ,atleast you still have your f-body. i swore myself that i would never sell my car and look at me now,i bought a ford escape. i tell ya though, its alot more comfortable.
                    dang , doesnt she like any SUV's . my wife wanted a minivan also but i put my foot down
                    Miss My Bird

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                    • #11
                      Hello,

                      This is Tracy's wife. Just to set the record straight:

                      I also said to my self, I will never buy a mini van. Tracy is the one who picked this one out. So, if he wanted a cooler one, he could've picked one. I do realize that cool and minivan don't really belong in the same sentence. But, you get my drift.

                      There is actually a master plan behind my desire to have a minivan. It's called, third kid. My evil plan is working well. I expect third kid by next year, then comes big house in country....HaHa HaHa (place evil maniachal laugh here)
                      Tracy
                      2002 C5 M6 Convertible
                      1994 Z28 M6 Convertible
                      Current Mods:
                      SLP Ultra-Z functional ramair, SS Spoiler, STB, SFCs, Headers, Clutch, Bilstein Shocks, and TB Airfoil. 17x9 SS rims with Goodyear tires, 160F T-Stat, MSD Blaster Coil, Taylor wires, Hurst billet shifter, Borla catback with QTP e-cutout, Tuned PCM, 1LE Swaybars, 1LE driveshaft, ES bushings, White gauges, C5 front brakes, !CAGS, Bose/Soundstream audio, CST leather interior, synthetic fluids

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                      • #12
                        Uh OH!

                        Tracy you are in deep, deep trouble. Your wife has taken over your posts and is using your fertile ways to manipulate the flow of your cash in her favor!!

                        RUN very fast to the nearest F-body shelter!

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                        • #13
                          Originally posted by TraceZ
                          Hello,

                          This is Tracy's wife.
                          There is actually a master plan behind my desire to have a minivan. It's called, third kid.

                          Run Tracy!!! It's bad enough that's she's got her hands all over your keyboard....now she wants to put them all over you?!?!?!

                          Put on twenty to thirty pounds...that'll scare her away. (LOL)
                          Al 96 Ram Air T/A
                          Mods: Build # 784 * Hotchkis STB * SFCs * Borla cat back w/QTP cut-out * AS&M/RK Sports Mid-length headers w/single CAT * Koni SA shocks on lower perch w/ lowered rear * Strano Hollow front & rear antisway bars * 1LE front/rear springs * 1LE aluminum driveshaft * Strange 4.10 gears w/ Zexel Torsen diff. * ARP bearing cap studs & aluminum diff cover* J&M Hotpart poly/poly rear LCAs and poly/poly panhard bar * RAM Powergrip clutch w/ LT4 PP and RAM billet Al flywheel * C5 Z06 brakes * C6 Z06 wheels * Spohn T/A * Spohn DS Loop * fully custom interior w/ custom audio

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                          • #14
                            Well, if she's happy you are....happy...oh wait.. I...I think that's how it goes.?. I'm confused?????

                            John
                            97RS "Arrest me red" - LETSCEM - under the knife
                            02WS.6/TA #4024 "Wash me again black" RDOZREL - Hotchkis STB, MTI lid, BMR SFC's, BMR SB's, SB Brake Lines, SureStop rotors, Carbotech pads.
                            99 Bravada

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                            • #15
                              I will never forget - we owned a 96 Ford Windstar - we were on vacation in Ocean City, Maryland. We needed some bread so I went to get some - it was about 10:30. It was a beautiful night - I had the windows down llistening to some good music. A convertible pulls up next to me full of girls in bikinis. The one in the passenger seat looks over at me and says "Nice car!". I skid down in the seat, went back to my wife and said that as soon as we got home we were selling the van!! (She now has a suburban!)

                              They are useful - just don't be caught driving one

                              Silver 02 WS-6, 6 speed, Corsa cat-back, SLP lid, K&N filter, BMR STB, !CAGs, Lou's short stick, MSD wires, MTI "Hammer" cam, ASP underdrive pulley, Hooker LTs, Hooker ORY, Comp 918s, TR pushrods, UMI Sfcs, UMI LCAs, NGK TR55s, Hotchkis springs



                              Dyno'd 4/24: 330.9 RWHP/ 344.8 RWTQ (Before cam, headers, and pulley)

                              Dyno'd 5/1: 383.5 RWHP / 380.5 RWTQ (393 actual RWHP)

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