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pkh
Since 27 Feb 2005
6549 Posts
Couve / Hood
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skydiveblake
Since 28 Jun 2006
63 Posts
San Diego
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Wed Sep 20, 06 6:59 am |
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I've been in one - they actually do not have much headroom.
And they don't look nearly burly enough...
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dangerD
Since 27 Jun 2005
223 Posts
Bingen Heights
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Wed Sep 20, 06 7:55 am |
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This is an ideal rig but only if you like wussie things like fuel economy(a gay 24 mpg) using biodiesel(no war? no way) or an engine that will run for 500K and drives like a tacoma. Not me, Im sticking with my ford explorer! No Euro-yuppie Nazi van for me... (mostly 'cause I cant afford it)
Peas
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Hein
Since 08 Mar 2005
1313 Posts
Possessed
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Wed Sep 20, 06 8:17 am |
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Where's the 32" Plasma and mobile
satellite receiver?
You could buy an old Ford conversion van,
stick the money you saved in the bank
and pay for the difference in gas mileage
with the interest earned.
Nobody would ever think you have expensive
toys in an old beater.
Never ever ever ever make payments on
a vehicle. =working so you can drive to work.
-Hein
(edited for spelling)
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Tony
Since 28 Aug 2006
940 Posts
Portland
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Wed Sep 20, 06 8:44 am |
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[quote="dangerD"]This is an ideal rig but only if you like wussie things like fuel economy(a gay 24 mpg) using biodiesel(no war? no way) or an engine that will run for 500K and drives like a tacoma. )
Tacoma...? I had an 89 tacoma with well over 280 thousand miles on it...Besides regular maint, the only major fixings was the starter and a new fuel pump......Now, I own a 2003 Tacoma double cab TRD with K&N Intake, 3" lift and it's supercharged -7th injector (lots of extras)...That V-6 Tacoma runs a hell of a lot stronger than your average stock V-8 Tundra...It has 40k on it and the only thing changed on it so far is reg. maint and wiper blades..
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barfly
Since 31 Mar 2005
1214 Posts
Portland
BRACKISH
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Wed Sep 20, 06 8:53 am |
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skydiveblake wrote: | I've been in one - they actually do not have much headroom.
And they don't look nearly burly enough... |
Unless this guy is real short, looks like you can stand up in it !?!
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Wyo Kiter
Since 09 Mar 2006
148 Posts
In a VAN, down by the RIVER.
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Wed Sep 20, 06 9:15 am |
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Hein wrote: | Where's the 32" Plasma and mobile
satelite reciever?
You could buy an old Ford conversion van,
stick the money you saved in the bank
and pay for the difference in gas mileage
with the interest earned.
Nobody would ever think you have expensive
toys in an old beater.
Never ever ever ever make payments on
a vehicle. =working so you can drive to work.
-Hein |
Good advice.
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dangerD
Since 27 Jun 2005
223 Posts
Bingen Heights
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Wed Sep 20, 06 9:34 am Newly Converted |
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Yep, talked to the dealer (im bored). Wants $62K Maybe theyre throwing in the dirtbike and downwhill ride.. wow Says its a guy fom HR! Might that be an Ekkman mobile?...
Heres a plan:
1)Wait a year or so, you can buy a used sprinter from a commercial fleet source for a good price
2)Get a 500$ camper to gut for the project..
3)Mark it up $20,000 and sell it on ebay, like this guy...
Tony: rides like a Tacoma is complimentary. i was being a little sarchastic, iknow
Hein is right on! Or get a toyota RV for like $4000.
um huh
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Tony
Since 28 Aug 2006
940 Posts
Portland
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Wed Sep 20, 06 10:09 am |
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$62K...Wow...Isn't the sprinter suppose to be a 4 cylinder with a 2.7L...?
Pretty Expensive 2.7L....DangerD...You got to be right man...They have to be throwing in the bikes....
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Tony
Since 28 Aug 2006
940 Posts
Portland
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Wed Sep 20, 06 10:13 am |
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waite a second...The Sprinter is a v-5 with a 2.7L...And the MSRP is suppose to be between 34 and 36k...
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Mike Hawk
Since 20 Mar 2006
179 Posts
say that 3 times fast DONT FEED THE TROLL!
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Wed Sep 20, 06 10:41 am |
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Who else but Ekman could build such a kick ass rig!
Somebody will buy it, it is tits.
You can go the less expensive route and make your own, but why not have the tight packsge!?!?!
You wouldn't want to ride old assed kites, or build your own kites wood ya'?
I know all of you are drooling over this ride right now!!!
who ever buys it tell em Mike sent ya! Or PKH since he started this post.
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jahmbi
Since 28 Jul 2005
622 Posts
MORE HUMAN THAN HUMAN
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Wed Sep 20, 06 12:23 pm |
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HOLLY SHIT IT,S THE CENTER HIMSELF A.K.A. UNIVERSE DONT MESS WITH HIM HE IS BAD ASS....AND ALSO HIS SIDE KICK HANKY!!!!!HANDS DOWN THE TROLL.....
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EdG
Since 19 Dec 2005
425 Posts
Just a Kook that's
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Wed Sep 20, 06 4:09 pm |
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I know of a few touring bands that have rented/bought them and love all the space. 4-5 people, drum kit, amps, etc. and that diesel engine in kickass!
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Mocean
Since 21 Sep 2005
343 Posts
Newport
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Wed Sep 20, 06 4:54 pm |
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Check out the article on page 34 of the November issue of Kiteboarding (just came in the mail the other day). Its on Ekman's tricked out van and looks to be the same vehicle.
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tch
Since 08 Aug 2005
17 Posts
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Gman
Since 11 Feb 2006
4907 Posts
Portland
Unstrapped
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pkh
Since 27 Feb 2005
6549 Posts
Couve / Hood
Honored Founder
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