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gopher321

2011-12-09 10:36:42 AM

Motivational speakers down on their luck, however do not.

thomps

2011-12-09 11:27:42 AM

not really, it's not like child rapists and homeless people were buying their econolines new anyway. this just means as the years go by and the vans age, kids will be exposed to jagged rust as they get pulled into their vans and away from their innocence and will probably get tetanus as they lose their (there was originally a pun on tetanus here, but i'm not comfortable posting it).

cgraves67

2011-12-09 11:52:05 AM

Strict fundementalist "full quiver" Christians are furious and plan to sue because of the violation to their first amendment rights.

erratick

2011-12-09 11:57:41 AM

And every band who has gone on tour.... Jamming econo kinda stinks compared to these plush new vans. The difference between a Honda Odyssey and an Econoline is amazing for a long trip with 400lbs of amps and drums and turntables and crap and 4 stinky dudes taking turns driving.

I'm not sad to see it go.

weiserfireman

2011-12-09 12:06:51 PM

Interesting, this has been a popular ambulance chassis for many years now.

Ramsay

2011-12-09 12:23:49 PM

So is this the first move in bringing the Transit to America?

fortheloveofgod

2011-12-09 12:24:38 PM

What will those dudes in the mall parking lot sell their speakers from now?

cgraves67

2011-12-09 12:29:08 PM

Ramsay: So is this the first move in bringing the Transit to America?

The Transit Connect has been in America for a couple of years now. the place I used to work for outfitted them for sales and servicing fire extinguishers, first aid kits, and emergency lights.

creepy jackalope eye

2011-12-09 12:34:46 PM

Watt is inconsolable.

Herbie555

2011-12-09 12:35:54 PM

Ramsay: So is this the first move in bringing the Transit to America?

That seems to be the case. Jalopnik reported as such, I believe. More than anything, I'm hoping this means that the euro Transit 4x4 systems will become available.

Mercedes put the kaibosh on bringing any of the 4x4 Sprinter parts to North America, so if you want a 4x4 van you're stuck paying an extra $10k to Quigley, Salem Kroger, etc. (basically you buy a lot of components twice.) Being able to buy a factory 4x4 van should bring the prices WAY down.

happydude45

2011-12-09 12:36:22 PM

That sucks. I just heard yesterday where they stopped production on the Ranger also.

raygundan

2011-12-09 01:11:20 PM

cgraves67: Ramsay: So is this the first move in bringing the Transit to America?

The Transit Connect has been in America for a couple of years now. the place I used to work for outfitted them for sales and servicing fire extinguishers, first aid kits, and emergency lights.

The Transit is a bigger van. Looks more like the Sprinters. The little Transit Connect is already all over the place in the US.

Pants full of macaroni!!

2011-12-09 01:15:31 PM

creepy jackalope eye: Watt is inconsolable.

As is Bruce Berry.

/tonight's the night.....

nandaiyo

2011-12-09 01:50:03 PM

thomps: not really, it's not like child rapists and homeless people were buying their econolines new anyway. this just means as the years go by and the vans age, kids will be exposed to jagged rust as they get pulled into their vans and away from their innocence and will probably get tetanus as they lose their (there was originally a pun on tetanus here, but i'm not comfortable posting it).

Wait, wait don't tell me...TIGHT ANUS!!

What, this isn't a game show on NPR? Then where am I? O dear God...

thomps

2011-12-09 02:01:03 PM

nandaiyo: thomps: not really, it's not like child rapists and homeless people were buying their econolines new anyway. this just means as the years go by and the vans age, kids will be exposed to jagged rust as they get pulled into their vans and away from their innocence and will probably get tetanus as they lose their (there was originally a pun on tetanus here, but i'm not comfortable posting it).

Wait, wait don't tell me...TIGHT ANUS!!

What, this isn't a game show on NPR? Then where am I? O dear God...

congratulations, you've won! as your prize, i'll be recording your message on your answering machine. whether you want me to or not. it will also include the phrase "tight anus"

Publikwerks

2011-12-09 02:27:04 PM

whither_apophis

2011-12-09 02:30:53 PM

Wasn't the Econoline prone to rollovers?

/or was that the media making it up again?

MrEricSir

2011-12-09 02:39:09 PM

Seen this one around my neighborhood several times.

squeez cheez

2011-12-09 02:45:25 PM

Having seen one that rolled at freeway speeds, I can't say I'm unhappy to see it go.

fsbilly

2011-12-09 03:04:24 PM

happydude45: That sucks. I just heard yesterday where they stopped production on the Ranger also.

That was a Mazda anyway.

Greek

2011-12-09 03:10:47 PM

fsbilly: happydude45: That sucks. I just heard yesterday where they stopped production on the Ranger also.

That was a Mazda anyway.

Other way around. Ford made them, Mazda sold a version of them as their own truck... But it was still all Ford.

zabbers

2011-12-09 03:14:51 PM

thousands of underground bands will be inconsolable...in about 13 years when there are no more used vans left to buy

Goodfella

2011-12-09 04:07:04 PM

Seems legit

RobertBruce

2011-12-09 04:34:47 PM

I still drive one, and hope it lasts quite a long time. But the gas mileage is terrible so I guess it's good to see them go.

natazha

2011-12-09 07:21:47 PM

Sad, I learned to drive in one in 1967. 140 burn'n cubes, about 100 hp. Straight six, three on the tree. In New Jersey, in the winter. Dad sold it in 1971 to some kid that was going to make a camper out of it. Wrecked it in less than two weeks.

I can drive anything, thanks to that rattle trap.

Clarence Beeks

2011-12-09 07:32:25 PM

Has a sad...
static.eventful.com

/hot like a silver-throated wife

kenny's mom

2011-12-09 07:41:12 PM

Done in one, as far as I'm concerned!

/SNL-Chris Farley reference, if it seems obscure

Elvis Da King

2011-12-10 12:44:25 AM

Wait. This one has puppies too.
And Pokemen, even.

Miss Stein

2011-12-10 11:45:53 PM

Clarence Beeks: Has a sad...
[static.eventful.com image 250x250]

/hot like a silver-throated wife

Nice!

*golf-clap*

/one of my favorite songs by Ms. Griffith

justadadX3

2011-12-12 08:50:32 AM

Pants full of macaroni!!: creepy jackalope eye: Watt is inconsolable.

As is Bruce Berry.

/tonight's the night.....

Came to say this... +1 brazillian

fsbilly

2011-12-12 02:50:12 PM

Greek: fsbilly: happydude45: That sucks. I just heard yesterday where they stopped production on the Ranger also.

That was a Mazda anyway.

Other way around. Ford made them, Mazda sold a version of them as their own truck... But it was still all Ford.

Oh. Good to know. I didn't realize there was an international version too...

/actually another useless factoid, but i feel better about it for some reason.

highwayrun

2011-12-12 05:56:04 PM

erratick: And every band who has gone on tour.... 4 stinky dudes taking turns driving...

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