Minivan?

[decoy]

Heading to Babbler's on Sat. Plan to drive the pickup, but could a guy drive a minivan to save on gas? I've seen small cars and minivans on the road before, but never done it myself. Would you do it to save $50? Just a thought. I usually don't venture too far from the plowed road anyway.

[SpitnArgueDuckClub*]

For 50 bucks in gas........ Probably not. You would be just one good snowfall away from a headache. I took the truck this past week just for the peace of mind knowing the 4 wheel drive was there if we needed it. It turns out we didn't but you never know.

[LOWinEYEin]

I'd try it if it had AWD..but having 4WD just in case is nice but usually not necessary. I am pretty sure there isn't too much snow and I am sure the launch isn't roughted up - i'd say go for it. Its nice to be a little comfier with the drive too.

[LakeoftheWoods]

you could survive with a van. there isn't much for snow out there.

[OTCBigBass]

If the weather forecast is clear you shouldn’t have any problems, but with any snow and wind I would definitely take the 4x4.

[ribsey_77]

Man card return it please...I understand that they do have some benifits to them but come on! Leave it home for the wife cause she is the one that wanted it anyway I hope.

[tacklejunkie]

Man card return it please...I understand that they do have some benifits to them but come on! Leave it home for the wife cause she is the one that wanted it anyway I hope.

[varmithtr]

Your truck must get some horrendus mileage to make up $50 in gas on a round trip from Thief River. I have a mini van for the family and a full size Chevy. Chevy gets 17, minivan gets 23 on a great day.

gas at 3.10 and a 200 mile round trip would cost an extra $9.30.

[decoy]

Alright, I did the math, and yes, my truck sucks for mileage.

I get 12/g with it... 14 on a good day with a strong wind.

My van gets 28-29/g... 32 with a wind.

Round trip for me is 250 miles approx. Gas is $3.16.

I'm looking at saving only about $35...

So, I'll be driving the TRUCK.

It's worth that amount for me to have the 4WD insurance.

Thanks for the input. In this economy (gas prices)

My Man Card is up for auction.

I will not be making as many solo trips up this year, for that one stinking reason.

Thanks

[SpitnArgueDuckClub*]

Decoy, we just had the same conversation before heading up from Iowa where the $ savings on gas would have been very significant. The truck won out even though in hind sight we would have been just fine with the van, but you just don't know. Goodluck on your trip.

[tacklejunkie]

My Man Card is up for auction.

Don't feel bad. I've, ah, been known to, ah, been seen, ah, behind the wheel of...ah, a minivan from time to time