Well, I've replaced my '93 Eddie Bauer AWD Extended with the basic Transit Connect. Purchased in New Mexico and driven back to the Chicago area, averaging 26.85 mpg on the last measurable tank of gas, empty except for me and two pieces of luggage. I guess I sort of went with the flow, as the tranny never once kicked down to third, even through Missouri on I-44. This is one quirky little vehicle, but now that it's home, I'll rarely have to worry about long highway trips. So, anybody going to need one old Aerostar, keep your eye out at the proper place on the forum.