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Old 08-04-2015, 12:16 PM   #36 (permalink)
Hersbird
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Not really a small car but I found out that Timbren makes a nice "suspension enhancement" overload spring for my minivan I plan to get. I can't afford it this summer (along with the hitch, brake controller, load leveling hitch with sway control, and wiring) but hopefully over the winter I will be ready to tow the camper with the minivan rather then the SUV. Then maybe the SUV can be sold off entirely. My over 28 MPG trip with the minivan (not towing) sealed the deal for me, my best trip ever with the Aspen (not towing) was 18. Towing it dropped to 14. I think the van might push 20 mpg plus the savings from dropping the SUV. I do like the effortless towing the 5.7 Hemi gives.
I'm also eagerly waiting for the 2016 Town and Country redesign. they have added more economy to the 3.6 (probably direct injection) a very strong 9 speed auto, better aerodynamics, and a few months after into an electric rear axle for AWD or Hybrid.
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