I always thought the Previa/Hi-Ace was nifty.  My only experience with
one involves watching a mindless driver hit a giant brick pillar about
12 feet wide when negotiating an entrance to a park.  He hit it hard
enough to pop the airbag and demolish the front end.  I guess it
jumped out in front of him?  He was embarrassed enough so I never
asked what exactly happened.

2008/10/30 Don Hanson <dhanson@gorge.net>:
> Kinda off topic but is anyone onlist familiar with the Toyota Previa?
> Respond PM, if you think it belongs off list.
> S.O.'s old (1970) Beamer 2002 is finally rusted beyond beyond.  No more body
> left to weld another 'raceshop' suspension to, so I have to find another old
> vehicle she will drive..And the Toyota has always intrigued me.  Reading
> shows them inexpensive (compared to Vanagons) and dependable(according to
> some).  They are fairly plentiful, but manual trans ones seem a bit rare and
> the supercharged ones (160hp vs 130hp na) are rare also.  Many come with
> full time 4X4.  They have a DOC 4, mounted slanted behind the front wheels
> (mid engine?)
>  Not a Vanagon, by any means, but a viable van for someone who's been known
> to neglect their vehicle, like my SO.  I think they made em from 91 to 97.
>  Anybody have any feedback on those?
>  thanks,
>  Don Hanson
>
> Vanagon content:  In order to buy a nice running 4X4 Vanagon with 160hp and
> cold AC, I would probably have to give....oh, maybe $20k?  I see plenty of
> these Previas for under $5k..most around $3k...seems like a good price..
>

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