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Old 10-14-2013, 10:04 AM   #23 (permalink)
PaleMelanesian
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Looking at the financial big picture, you have a solid point there. Low purchase price can overcome a lot. It would take many miles to make up the price difference in fuel savings.

Caravan: 18/25 mpg
New Ody: 19/28 mpg
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