Another one bites the dust
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Another one bites the dust
RIP - 97 AWD Aerostar
Got rear ended and, at a $9000 repair bill, its a right off.
Now what do I do? Should I get another? The wife is nervous of the smaller size of the newer minivans on the market.
Got rear ended and, at a $9000 repair bill, its a right off.
Now what do I do? Should I get another? The wife is nervous of the smaller size of the newer minivans on the market.
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We went from a 94 Aerostar ( our second Aero) to a 95 Windstar. We drove it about three years and it really wasn't a bad ride. We then went with our 99 Mountaineer. You might have her just drive the newer mini van and see if it is something she can get used to.
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Ewww a Mountaineer with gas prices as they are now I'd stay away from those SUVs. While the Aero does drink more fuel then a car at least it gives you plenty of room inside for people and the occassional hauls of lumber and cement from the Home Depot for me 
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One of my buddies at work showed me his Mountaineer theres moderate space for passengers but nothing else. Plus I felt like I was climbing up a mountain to get in the passenger side door and I'm 6'. He was also complaining at the price he paid for his new tires.
I'm sure there are comparable vans out there to the Aero.
.One of my buddies at work showed me his Mountaineer theres moderate space for passengers but nothing else. Plus I felt like I was climbing up a mountain to get in the passenger side door and I'm 6'. He was also complaining at the price he paid for his new tires.
I'm sure there are comparable vans out there to the Aero.
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sorry about your loss, chuck. hate to admit it, but if/when mine dies for good, I'm not sure if I'd replace it with another aero.the ones avaliable out there now are getting long in the tooth and finding one in good shape inside and out is almost like looking for hens teeth.
any guesses as to why it's called the Mountaineer?
Originally Posted by krankshaft
Plus I felt like I was climbing up a mountain to get in the passenger side door and I'm 6'.
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http://www.lemonaidcars.com/update.htm
In this year’s Lemon-Aid SUV, Van, and Truck Guide, we have bad news for minivan buyers:
Less than a handful of minivans are worth buying and Japanese and American models are becoming less reliable.
Buyers should stay away from bargain-priced new and used minivans that require frequent and costly repairs. Chief among these are Chrysler minivans, Ford Windstars, GM front-drives, and the Mercury Villager/Nissan Quest. Chrysler models had engine, drivetrain, electrical and fuel system, AC, brake, and body deficiencies galore. Windstars are noted for engine, automatic transmission, brake, steering, suspension, and fuel system failures. The newest Quests are selling poorly and use many failure-prone Altima/Maxima parts. VW Campers are a good idea poorly executed. These minivans are nicely laid-out, but they aren't reliable and servicing is practically non-existent. Plus, they are costly.
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Don't know if this is of help or not, but I've been tracking 4.0 Ext sales on e-bay, as I'm getting close to selling mine. A 97 with 77k miles went for $3320, a 96 with 123k miles for $2649. A lot better than a $9000 repair.
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Originally Posted by krankshaft
Ewww a Mountaineer with gas prices as they are now I'd stay away from those SUVs. While the Aero does drink more fuel then a car at least it gives you plenty of room inside for people and the occassional hauls of lumber and cement from the Home Depot for me .
One of my buddies at work showed me his Mountaineer theres moderate space for passengers but nothing else. Plus I felt like I was climbing up a mountain to get in the passenger side door and I'm 6'. He was also complaining at the price he paid for his new tires.
I'm sure there are comparable vans out there to the Aero.
.One of my buddies at work showed me his Mountaineer theres moderate space for passengers but nothing else. Plus I felt like I was climbing up a mountain to get in the passenger side door and I'm 6'. He was also complaining at the price he paid for his new tires.
I'm sure there are comparable vans out there to the Aero.
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Originally Posted by BarryFS
IMHO the Safari is still the best minivan out there!
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The thing I didn't like about the Safari/Astro was that the engine dog house sits so far back that the front passenger has to sit with his/her legs to the side. On long trips this causes discomfort.
