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Old Sep 26, 2011 | 07:36 PM
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Traded in the old Dodge Neon for a 02 150 Eclipse van and I'm really enjoying it, 4.6 with 3:55 limited slip, dual air, leather, TV/VCR, headsets and two recivers/CD players, and 45,000 miles. Picked up a new set of Michelin XLs and Monroe Reflex shocks, funny how people get out of your way when you drive it like a Neon.........Ha Ha
 
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Old Sep 26, 2011 | 09:57 PM
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Originally Posted by econolinemanor
funny how people get out of your way when you drive it like a Neon.........Ha Ha
If you drive a 5000 lb conversion van "like a Neon" keep in mind that trees, bridge abutments & lots of other things never make any effort to "get out of your way".
 
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Old Sep 26, 2011 | 10:37 PM
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This one is a keeper, I've been looking for 2 yrs for a Solar Eclipse and hit the jackpot with this one, it's a 10 footer = brand new 10 feet away.........
 
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Old Sep 27, 2011 | 05:36 AM
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If you like your Michelin's as much as I do my LTX's you'll love their longevity! My '00 E250 weighs in at 7800 loaded as a daily driver/work truck so went with Hellwig front and rear sway bars, added Bilstein's all around and like the sure footedness of it all.

I don't drive mine quite like a Neon but when avoiding distracted drivers it'll lane change or stop fast when needed without any handling issues.

Welcome to the forums BTW!
 
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Thank you! I'm retired now and this should make a nice (class B) style road tripper, I hope!
 
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