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Now you're talking! When I was very young my dad had a mid-60s era Plymouth Fury III station wagon, white with dark red interior. I spent a lot of time riding in the cargo area behind the back seat (without the benefit of the rear-facing seat that later became all the rage) but can easily see how I could have become a human projectile if an accident occurred. I would happily take ownership of a full-sized station wagon if the right one came along, but I'm sure my wife would have something to say about that. Except for the modern automotive technologies and safety features, I'm not convinced the "evolution" from station wagons to SUVs was an improvement....I would prefer a good old fashioned station wagon, but nobody makes a full sized one any more. I guess that third row that folds up and looks out the back window isn't up to today's safety standards...
A little trivia here for anyone who might care: The term "station wagon" was created because those vehicles were originally designed to transport people and their luggage from their hotel to the local train station.
I know what you mean. In 1979-81 I worked for a construction company and would occasionally drive their 10-ton dump truck; the steering wheel was at least 2' in diameter and you had to move the shift lever at least a foot to go from gear to gear. Then I'd get into my '61 VW Beetle to go home, and it felt like I was driving a kid's go-cart. lolYes, you can't go from a Prius...to a mini van and expect them to drive the same. I can go from my Escalade to one of those because they are toys next to my car.
Those "compromise" suspensions never quite worked out the way the manufacturers hoped they would. They're supposed to have the comfortable ride of a sedan and the hauling capabilities of a truck, but in reality rarely have either of those qualities.I don't know. I've driven large trucks all my life, everything from one ton and three quarter ton pickups, suburbans, and everything in between. Minivans are unlike any other big truck I've ever driven. I think the issues they try to be like a car, but they're not a car. They're also not a truck either.
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