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Hey there i went with the 180 doors as the lift gate measured 3in longer than the Dodge. Having only a 7 ft garage door opening i could see interference issues, Dodge did if not driven far enough. Yeah it has auto headlamps wipers, mid over head console along with the My Ford Sync W/ HD radio , Sat. with usb aux etc.. One concern i have are the tires. The vehicles in our fleet that have the Continental tires had shore short wear life and chopping across half the tread width. My plans are to rebalance them rotation. So we'll see. I'll get a pic on sometime.

Hi there. I bought a tectonic silver TC wagon LWB last week. Traded in a Dodge Grand Caravan. Already getting 5mpg more. Certainly there are some compromises going to the TC. Mostly my trailer and recently ordered cargo carrier will remedy those issues, just a little more planning. This leads to my biggest disapointment the TC won't swallow a 4by8 sheet of material. Where as the Dodge was as a overall package awesome for spur of the moment box store run. Sadly the dodge as a package is more user friendly. But as a vehicle mine had been very problematic . Being a mechanic/auto body tech for 30 some years . It gets old working on your own vehicle. Now my thoughts on the TC, yep it's a commercial van alright and with a bunch of bolt on parts to make it a more livable van. However i love the simplicity of it not a lot a plastic to break and fall off. I see much improved build quality in the TC particularly the seam sealing around the doors as well the rocker panels. This nice since i live in the midwest where salt is used. I HATE rust and the Dodge was full of it. I do miss the armrest on the driver seat and the slick folding seats of the Dodge. But the firmer suspension and dead on steering along the better balance, as well lighter weight (over 500lbs) makes the TC a joy to drive. I won't miss that other wallering pig! So we'll see how it goes from here. Thanks