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Old 09-27-20, 07:57 AM
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Originally Posted by SW17LS
Nobody buys a work van for its looks lol
Originally Posted by pman6
vans are all about function.... a box with a front end as aerodynamic as possible.
X3........Function over a aesthetics........it works & does the intended job.
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Old 09-27-20, 10:31 AM
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Originally Posted by SW17LS
Nobody buys a work van for its looks lol
From a fleet management perspective, of course. But a driver would feel better about his life choices if his van wasn’t uglier than (something really ugly)
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Old 09-27-20, 02:24 PM
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My neighbor has the Nissan NV. Not the prettiest vehicle on the block but very efficient for his profession. Had a Chevy van prior to this but said this works so much butter. Guess it depends on what you need it for.
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Old 07-31-21, 09:50 PM
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Hey Mike, I think Dodge outdid themselves and made an even uglier van. Meet the Promaster's smaller sibling, the Promaster City. The "RAM" badge on the grille makes it even more pathetic, lol.




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Old 07-31-21, 10:28 PM
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Could be worse...

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Old 07-31-21, 11:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Fizzboy7
Could be worse...
Pretty sure these things are related, the Promaster City is based on this Fiat. They should've called it "Ramlet" lol.
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Old 08-01-21, 06:04 AM
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The City with the painted bumper isn't so bad...
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^^^ haha, seen a bunch of those in europe... just hideous.

wires hanging down at back are a nice touch.
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I really see no issue with the looks. It's a work van who cares.
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Old 08-01-21, 08:36 AM
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Originally Posted by Fizzboy7
Could be worse...
Looks cute.
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Old 08-01-21, 09:29 AM
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Originally Posted by SW17LS
The City with the painted bumper isn't so bad...
Most of them are probably sold as cargo versions with non painted bumpers, but being so ugly and crappy compared to the Metris they will probably sell like 12 of them total, lol.
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Old 08-01-21, 11:46 AM
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Originally Posted by Och
Most of them are probably sold as cargo versions with non painted bumpers, but being so ugly and crappy compared to the Metris they will probably sell like 12 of them total, lol.
How much cheaper than the Metris? I really don’t care what my cargo vehicle looks like as long as it’s a good value and capable.
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Fizzboy just might be right. If anything looks more awkward than Ram Promasters, it has to be that little Fiat. However, Steve and rogerh00 also have a point, though, that one usually does not buy or operate a cargo van to win any automotive beauty-contests. I can see both sides of the issue.
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Old 08-01-21, 11:51 AM
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Cost of ownership and operation is way more important than looks here

I own a Transit Connect that gets used in our property management arm. I’ve never even driven it…
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Originally Posted by SW17LS
Cost of ownership and operation is way more important than looks here

I own a Transit Connect that gets used in our property management arm. I’ve never even driven it…
Lol, I drove the Metris once, the Sprinter twice. Whenever I get a new truck, I gotta be the one to "pop the cherry" by picking it up from the dealership, but then I only drive them if I need to bring something large to my house.

No idea how on the price difference between the Metris and the Ramlet.
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