Hi,
I'm Max and I have come here to research and hopefully validate my direction of a Metris to replace our beloved but aged 2003 Eurovan MV here in Wisconsin with our family of 6.
What we have come to appreciate with our current van that is important:
1. It seats 7 adults comfortably with excellent visibility from any seat.
2. It hauls 3 hockey bags and 7 adults comfortably
3. Flat floor makes it easy to put bags anywhere.
4. engine and transmission have remained strong and consistent, currently at 260,000 miles this month; excellent torque for all conditions.
5. Failure points are well-documented online and are not insurmountable
6. Maintenance has been relatively painfree as we are fortunate to be near a couple of mechanics who are excellent.
Warts accepted:
1. Chews through tires like there is no tomorrow
2. Noise level higher than most vans
3. High revs at modern highway speeds
4. Chronic p0441
5. Very utilitarian interior which is largely ignored until we hitch a ride with someone who has an Odyssey, Sienna or Town&Country which seem so plush (but cramped)
6. All doors had some degree of difficulty/failure early on when temps were in the single digits.
7. higher octane ideal, 18mpg at best.
I am seriously considering the Metris, due to relative size and economy. I am concerned about maintenance costs since no one has experience with this specific vehicle in my general area, Green Bay.
Currently in our fleet are 2005 MB E320 CDI with 170,000mi, 2003 VW Eurovan MV, 1987 Porsche 944, 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider.
I tend to keep vehicles until their last car molecule, but with this van, it may not be the case. I am thinking of getting an extended warranty and keep the van for about 7 years, seeing how costs of repairs go.
I'm Max and I have come here to research and hopefully validate my direction of a Metris to replace our beloved but aged 2003 Eurovan MV here in Wisconsin with our family of 6.
What we have come to appreciate with our current van that is important:
1. It seats 7 adults comfortably with excellent visibility from any seat.
2. It hauls 3 hockey bags and 7 adults comfortably
3. Flat floor makes it easy to put bags anywhere.
4. engine and transmission have remained strong and consistent, currently at 260,000 miles this month; excellent torque for all conditions.
5. Failure points are well-documented online and are not insurmountable
6. Maintenance has been relatively painfree as we are fortunate to be near a couple of mechanics who are excellent.
Warts accepted:
1. Chews through tires like there is no tomorrow
2. Noise level higher than most vans
3. High revs at modern highway speeds
4. Chronic p0441
5. Very utilitarian interior which is largely ignored until we hitch a ride with someone who has an Odyssey, Sienna or Town&Country which seem so plush (but cramped)
6. All doors had some degree of difficulty/failure early on when temps were in the single digits.
7. higher octane ideal, 18mpg at best.
I am seriously considering the Metris, due to relative size and economy. I am concerned about maintenance costs since no one has experience with this specific vehicle in my general area, Green Bay.
Currently in our fleet are 2005 MB E320 CDI with 170,000mi, 2003 VW Eurovan MV, 1987 Porsche 944, 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider.
I tend to keep vehicles until their last car molecule, but with this van, it may not be the case. I am thinking of getting an extended warranty and keep the van for about 7 years, seeing how costs of repairs go.