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No stability what-so-ever in a free market economy. That's why we all pay different amounts for the same thing.....real estate, fuel, water, milk, produce, meat, lady friends.......prices vary according to region.

Puerto Rico, Guam, Micronesia, American Samoa, Virgin Islands, Marianas.....none of them are states. Actually, neither is The District of Columbia, as in Washington D.C. US Territory just means that we are jerks who tell them what to do. A bully. Like a stepson who you don't care about, but you still give him an allowance.

http://www.edmunds.com/about/press/hawaii-and-california-most-expensive-states-to-own-a-car-while-new-hampshire-and-south-dakota-least-expensive-according-to-edmundscom.html SANTA MONICA, Calif. — May 4, 2010 — A study by Edmunds.com, the premier resource for automotive information, shows that owning a vehicle in Alaska, California or Hawaii over a five-year period is about $10,000 more expensive than owning the same vehicle in New Hampshire, South Dakota or South Carolina for the same duration.

On The Islands, everything has to be imported. As you can well imagine, anything locally produced is scarce, in high demand, and often cost more than something shipped or flown over. Even the worst coffee from some Central American "banana republic" is expensive. But the local Kona will still demand a higher price point than what came off the back of Juan Valdez's mule. Everything is a commodity. Even wives. But female companionship is another conversation entirely. That's why I'm back on The MainLand, and driving a Panty Wagon.

It's amazing how far we have come in terms of effective technology and price point. It's now affordable. When wireless OBD II devices were first offered, the starting price was around $99 USD.

Aren't trucks and vans designed to handle best with payload?

That "city bar" under the front bumper looks interesting.

I haven't seen anything in the aftermarket that was specifically made for this vehicle. So if you're looking to replace the entire headlight unit, you may be out of luck. The only thing that I see are plug & play H!! lamps. Those are simple enough. Only problem, as stated prior, is that you are now placing a HID or LED H11 into a headlight unit with reflectors designed for halogen. With the LED, the first noticeable difference is that they are bright when you look at them. They will put out a very bright light. So if you want everyone to look your way because you have very bright lights, then you will be happy. The area immediately in front of your car will be lit very well. Only problem is that the halogen reflectors will not "throw" the light down the road the way you want them to. Satisfy your curiosity. Install a plug & play kit. Report back on how you liked it. Post some photos. Your results may be satisfactory for your application. You may like it. Although yellowish, halogen lamps work best in OEM applications, unless you are able to find a complete replacement projector headlight unit. I was satisfied with the LED drop in kit on my F-150. With the high beam and low beams on, there is no need for off road lighting. Granted, when I'm driving on highways at night, they are already lit, and in my area, overhead street lights are LED also. In an off road environment, I'm not going very fast, it''s completely dark due to lack of overhead street lighting, and I only need to see my immediate area, as opposed to 100 yards down the road.

Everything is focused on The Lower 48. Same story in Hawaii. Everything is focused on The MainLand. AK & HI get the short end of the stick when it comes to shipping. And shipping is the primary reason why everything is so expensive. What are you paying for a gallon of milk these days?

I am afraid that carrying lumber happens to be the shortcoming of a little "city van". I almost think that the engineers designed it that way to prevent overloading. If they made the an able to accommodate a piece of plywood, which they easily could have, then it would almost be about the size of an Econoline. Sure, the vehicle will only be a few inches wider and longer. And I guess in Europe, where these were first sold, there just isn't the same desire to carry American building materials. Is plywood & sheetrock even the same 4' X 8' size in Europe or Asia? I don't know, because I've never bought building materials in Europe or Asia. How do all the Japanese go to their version of Home Depot in those little Tacoma trucks? The idea was to make the van smaller, for people who did not want such a large vehicle. And as we all know, if it could fit, people will fill it. Can you imagine that many pieces of stacked plywood or sheetrock and what it would weigh? I can see it now. Somebody will try to stack 40 pieces inside the van, and 10 more on the roof rack.

And your $3 reader works flawlessly? No issues? Every device pairs and you get what you need?

My, we have come a long way. I also have a dash mounted ScanGauge II. Did that about 10 years ago, when it seemed like only dealerships had access to real time information via proprietary software on laptops. Then I got my hands on a SCTFlash LiveWire. That mounted onto the dash of another car. Next thing you know, smaller laptops and netbooks were on the market, and at a much lower price point. Before you knew it, everyone was walking around with a laptop. I was driving around with a laptop mounted in my car. There was now a USB cable that connected to OBD II. Today, you can get cheap Android tablets, and download free apps. The OBD II can now be accessed via Bluetooth for less than $10. I just saw one on eBay for $3.58 USD. 31 viewed per day ELM327 OBD2 II Bluetooth Auto Car OBD2 Diagnostic Interface Scanner Tool DS Quantity: More than 10 available $3.58 + Free Shipping Buy It Now View Details Condition: New Popularity: 94 sold Sold by: shallwe-dream (11846) 99.1% Positive feedback Delivery: Estimated Oct. 26- Dec. 1 From:Hong Kong Returns: 30 days Covered by eBay Money Back Guarantee When you're going 80 MPH, and you take your foot off the pedal and/or step on the clutch and shift into neutral to drift downhill, you will see 99 MPG.

I wonder what that will cost us. As taxpayers, we will surely be paying for the administration of the program. And as car buyers, we sill surely see that fee as a line item, in the fine print, of the super long contract form.

The only way those plugs and oval holes can make any sense at all, is if they were designed for some OEM oval shaped mounting system. And they're not. You can't even get an OEM rubber cap to use as a grommet to run wiring through. The only thing that those oval cutouts are good for.....well, at least they line up.

A stroll down the block to the liquor store. I'm thirsty. I need alcohol. Transit Connect vans are everywhere. Contractor, Parking Enforcement, Disabled Transport, Telecom......Every place I look. All commercially operated.

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On my ex-girlfriend's (redacted Chrysler product), I had to drain and remove the washer fluid & radiator overflow reservoirs, in order to change the spark plugs. This same vehicle also had a spin on filter inside of the transmission case, which of course, required dropping the pan to get to the filter. The oil drain plug was located on the side of the engine oil pan, 1/2" up from the bottom.....as if you were going to tip the vehicle 90 degrees on it's side, to get the last quart of oil out. A dealership tech told me that he used a hand pump to fully drain the oil pan. Otherwise, there would always be a quart of old oil mixed with the new oil. You can see how that could lead to problems in the long run.

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As I gaze upon the traffic and congestion of life in the big city, Transit Connect vans are on every street and on every block. Yet, I alone have auto glass indicative of passenger usage. That is due to change with taxi fleet purchase. But I do feel alone in a crowded room. How is your van in the winter months?

There are actually a lot of options out there. The aftermarket has plenty of support for recreational and commercial use racks.

Did the dealer sell you the parts, and do the installation? Or did they sell you the parts, and you installed it yourself? There is an online video showing the installation of a ladder rack. The installer drilled out the oval hole to 1/2", then used a rivet nut which completely filled and covered the opening. What you could do is go to Tap Plastics and buy a piece of plastic sized to fit in the rain gutter and larger than the OEM plug, with a hole drilled in the center for whatever size hardware you are using. Use this as a spacer. Then apply silicone around the opening on your roof, place the Tap Plastics spacer over the hole, and install your rack with additional silicone between the Tap Plastics spacer and your rack. Or simply find a metal washer with a hole sized for your bolt, and big enough to cover the oval hole.

How are you using your vehicle? Commercial, personal, or mixed?

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