New Family Truckster...Mini-MiniVan
Well if all goes according to plan, I will be recieving a new addition to my garage (GasSavers Garage). It is a 1995 Eagle Summit Wagon. Basically it can be described as a Mini-MiniVan. It is the sister vehicle of the Mitsubishi Expo LRV. I wanted something that sat at least 5 comfortably and had some storage and roof rack area for the Home Projects and Christmas Tree Transport etc. YET was a 4cyl 5spd for FE.
The drivetrain is a 2.4L Mitsubishi Engine mated to a 5spd Manual Transaxle. It is the FWD Model and not the AWD. It is the LX Model and has the Power Equipment Goodies, Cruise and Cold A/C. Although it has higher miles, I hope it provides me with a few years of service as the extra vehicle...who knows, if I can tweak the mileage...the Xtiva may become the back-up vehicle. New Epa ratings aren't very high (just means there is alot of room for improvement :) ). City 19 Highway 25 and Combined 22mpg. Here are a couple of pics (I will wait to add into the garage until the vehicle is in my ownership). I think it has some potential! ;) https://www.mypicshare.com/thumbs/20070613/ixwynedl.jpg https://www.mypicshare.com/thumbs/20070613/rxivxudn.jpg |
I see your new ride uses "710". LOL
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All went well, the Family Truckster is now under my ownership. The previous owner (from Virginia) drove it up to Pennsylvania (for a nominal fee) and I purchased him a bus ride back home. Haven't even driven it more than around the block yet, but it seemed decent. Tires will be one of the first items needed.
I dusted off 'XFI' tag and transfered it on this vehicle. Now I just need to get a new 'GasSaver.org' sticker for the back. :) |
It's like an earlier generation of Snax's Mazda 5.
Maybe some taller tires when you do the replacement to get lower rpm at cruise? It should be a really useful vehicle for you. |
Eagle cars rock.
My Vision has been running great for 14 years, and never once given me a problem except the routine timing belt replacement. |
Great Purchase
I love minivans (or even mini-minivans) with a stick shift. Great purchase! I've heard of these running forever too. Looks like the next generation Colt Vista... If so, you've got it made :thumbup:
So, is the roof rack going or staying??? RH77 |
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Roof rack is staying for right now. Down the line???:rolleyes: |
I've always wanted one of these (or the similar Mitsu model).
I actually looked for one a little while back when I was thinking of purchasing a new vehicle. Oh yah, those VX rims look cool on the Festiva! |
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I almost bought a 7 passenger (little longer) 92 Mitsubishi Expo (not LRV) 5spd instead of this, but it was a little to $alty for my taste. :o |
From those pictures it seems to be in good shape.
Post up some pics when you get a chance? I remember back when I first started high school a friend of mine had an AWD version of this car and one winter we wasted about a half tank of gas just doing donuts in a snow covered sand pit. AWD donuts are fun. |
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