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11-04-2020, 09:30 PM
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New family hauler
Our minivan was getting a bit long in the tooth and was going to need a couple thousand in work prior to its state inspection... plus, since we moved in August, it couldn't make the angle into our driveway -- overhangs too long and low.
So we took a pretty big upgrade. Hyundai Palisade Limited AWD. Really loaded with tech, heated & cooled seats in the first two rows, smart cruise control, heads-up display, all kinds of traffic and collision alerts. This will be the wife's daily. 7-seater with room for actual humans in all three rows.
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11-05-2020, 01:15 PM
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Very nice. Seems the car magazines are very fond of the Palisade and it's Kia twin. The white shows of the body lines nicely.
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11-05-2020, 04:40 PM
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Looks good. But what is its towing capacity?
 I've been happy with my Hyundai Azera since I bought it off the lot in 2012. Wish they still made it. Has all the same bells and whistles as the BMW 745Li that I traded it in for minus the soft close doors. Hyundai may design with a photocopier, but they produce quality vehicles that are very reasonable to maintain.
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11-05-2020, 09:23 PM
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We had a Sonata way back then. They do make solid automobiles. And the warranty is a nice security blanket. Quote:
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11-07-2020, 12:19 PM
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x2 hard to beat as a people mover. I have friends that despise them so they get 15mpg with a suburban and have less space.
I put a brake controller and did some wiring on one not too long ago, speaks to how capable they are. I am not interested in putting a transmission in it though.  Whenever I hear folks dog a van it reminds me of this old GRM article https://grassrootsmotorsports.com/ar...-moms-revenge/ 
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11-07-2020, 05:42 PM
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11-07-2020, 06:52 PM
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11-09-2020, 08:26 AM
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I assume a test drive to your driveway was a requirement to ensure it could get in? Looks nice all white and shiny. Personally, we went from a Sienna (minivan w/ awd) to a Highlander (soft road SUV).. I prefer the Sienna's space, visibility (tall windows and large greenhouse) and drive/ride quality. But, since I don't have to drive it often, I don't get to care as much
 Enjoy!
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11-09-2020, 11:21 AM
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Incidentally, I've never been happier that my 914 is stock height. No issues.
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