Is it manly to like/want a minivan?

[ShadowHunter]

Well? I'm a 17 yr old guy, but I kinda like minivans and have even considered getting one. It's a great utilitarian car, and some of them (like the late 80s early-mid 90s Caravans) are stinkin' solid as rocks. So is it ok for me to like/want a minivan, or am I gay?

 

[CraigRT]

I don't mind some vans... the 99-2000 Caravan sports with the 17" sport rims looked pretty sweet, and are very practical too..

 

[Maetryx]

If you get a Chevy Astro, you're not gay. The Chevy Astro's have actual truck frames. Ford Aerostars and Dodge Caravans have unibody construction. Get an AWD Chevy Astro or the similar GMC Safari, and you will have the best of both worlds: a family style minivan built on a truck chasis.

 

[loup garou]

Naw...one of my friends does lighting for concerts and a little djing on the side, and he got a Chrysler one with sliding doors on both sides, both (as well as the rear gate) open with the keyless entry. It's awesome for hauling stuff, but it was pretty damn expensive!

 

[CraigRT]

<< If you get a Chevy Astro, you're not gay. >>



haha.. Astro is a pretty gay name! but Safari isn't too bad ....

 

[Windogg]

Nah you should be fine.... ever check out the new Honda Odesseys? Great engine, handles like a car, feels smaller that its size, luxurious, can hold half of wal Mart in the back, entertainment system, DVD nav, 5 Speed auto, and a great price.

Windogg

 

[Muadib]

So is it ok for me to like/want a minivan, or am I gay?
You could be both.

 

[MisterNi]

Minivan: Man Inside Not Intact, Vasectomized and Neutered.

Heh, j/k. There's nothing wrong with a guy wanting a minivan, the only down side is you have endure the taunts from people less secure about their manhood.

 

[Perknose]

"Ford Aerostars and Dodge Caravans have unibody construction."

Ahem. Nitpick: You confuse the late Ford Aerostar, which did have a seperate frame, with the Ford Windstar, which doesn't.

 

[vi edit]

Nah, not at all, although I would probably go for a station wagon first

Better handling, better milage, take up less of a foot print, and have a little less of a "Soccer Mom" stigma.

 

[TuffGuy]

what do you think SUVs are? do you think that anyone actually uses them for off-road purposes?

 

[ShadowHunter]

<< what do you think SUVs are? do you think that anyone actually uses them for off-road purposes? >>



I know. SUVs are just manly/yuppie minivans when it comes down to it. But a '94 Ford Explorer would cost more then a '94 Dodge Caravan, and insurance would be higher too, thus my question abou minivans

 

[astriy]

NO, if you get/want a minivan you're a girlie man and your wife is the boss of the family (/me makes whipping sound)

there are exceptions -
1) it's one of those full sized club vans (more like a bus)
2) you paint it psychedelic colors and go around solving mysteries with a talking great dane
or
3) you're a part of the A-Team

 

[blueadobe2000]

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[BreakApart]

If you put some nice rims on it....you'll be fine.

If you don't get the rims, might as well wear pink shirts and change your name. "nancy boy"

 

[ShadowHunter]

<< 2) you paint it psychedelic colors and go around solving mysteries with a talking great dane >>



ROFL



As for those bashing my minivan-lovin', I'm secure enuf in my manhood to like one

 

[astriy]

<< There's nothing wrong with it. And if anyone says so, they should really consider their own sexuality before basing someone else's on their car. >>



you drive a miata don't you

 

[Spamela]

just call it a "sports van" & your manhood will be secure.

 

[astriy]

<< what do you think SUVs are? do you think that anyone actually uses them for off-road purposes? >>



so... guys who drive suv's are really just still in the closet and secretly want a minivan?

that actually makes a lot of sense.

 

[BreakApart]

How secure could you be if your asking us?





If you were really secure in your man-hood you'd drive that mini-van wearing a pink bra and garter belt.
(triple-dog-dare)

Bet your not THAT secure!

 

[TuffGuy]

<<

<< what do you think SUVs are? do you think that anyone actually uses them for off-road purposes? >>



so... guys who drive suv's are really just still in the closet and secretly want a minivan?

that actually makes a lot of sense. >>


yeah, pretty much.

 

[ShadowHunter]

<< How secure could you be if your asking us?





If you were really secure in your man-hood you'd drive that mini-van wearing a pink bra and garter belt.
(triple-dog-dare)

Bet your not THAT secure! >>



I'm asking because I want opinions on that security.....hehehehehe.

As for your dare....are YOU secure enough to do that?

 

[astriy]

I'll do it if you buy me a minivan, in fact I'll do a lot more than that, if you catch my drift - yeah I'm THAT secure

 

[BreakApart]

<< As for your dare....are YOU secure enough to do that? >>



HEY! You can't dare me before you complete my "triple-dog-dare".

 

[N8Magic]

I don't particularly like mini-vans, but they do serve their purpose well (hauling people around).

My cousin wanted to buy a new Town and Country because it was wired with ethernet or something ridiculous like that!