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Old 10-14-2013, 06:44 PM   #26 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by PaleMelanesian View Post
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
True, And my Dad paid $1,800 for the Caravan we have without the A/C belt on it.

And that's part of why my parents and I have the 1984 Caprice Classic; It was given to us from a family member at no charge. It's just sitting there most of the time, Though.
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