Need Opinions on Propane Powered Grumman Step Van

[spinningmagnets]

If you think you'll end up living in a van (don't laugh) a tall van like the Grumman would be so much nicer than a car/short-van. Stretch out to sleep, and stand up to change clothes. If you think you'll have a small economy car as a second vehicle, I'd advise you to get a manual transmission. They can be towed very easily with all 4 wheels on the ground with a bumper tow-bar. You can verify this at retiree RV-life websites.

If you get an Ice-scooter I'd recommend a 150cc with cast wheels (no spokes and uses flat-resistant tubeless tires) and also get double disc brakes. The taller 16" wheels handle much better than the smaller ones. When the engine finally wears out, it makes a great candidate for an electric conversion. IMHO, these features are very much worth the extra price.

[nutsandvolts]

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[dogman]

Actually, you aren't helping any car company when you buy used anyway. So what does it matter what brand. My subaru isn't so sporty, but I put it to the test once, and was doing 100 mph with the cruise controll on That thing is happiest at about 85mph, but then you only get about 23 mpg. No gm car I ever owned would do more than 80 on cruise controll. Around town, I stick to about 60 mph and get 27 mpg. That is, when I drive at all.