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Old Mar 14, 2026 | 02:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Och
The one thing I don't get with passenger minivans is the dreaded sliding door. Whoever though it was a good idea? I believe the original Pacifica in the early 2000s came with regular hinged doors?
The sliding doors are the whole point! Thats what makes access and loading of kids so much easier. The sliding doors are literally the only reason why we have a minivan.

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Yes, that is correct, but one problem with sliding side-doors is that the power-opening/closing hardware for them tends to be unreliable.
You always say that but its not true. I have had 4 minivans and have never had any issues with the power sliding doors. I also know lots of people with minivans and none of them have had issues with the sliding doors.
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So talking about minivans lol

I got both the cars washed today, and I was at the carwash vacuuming the Pacifica out and wiping it down and all. The woman next to me goes "Getting the van cleaned out huh?" and I go "Yeah my kids are pretty hard on it" and then she goes...."Are you married?" and I go "Yeah I am" "too bad" she says LOL

Hey man, the chicks dig it.

True story, I haven't been hit on by a woman in a very long time!
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Originally Posted by SW17LS
So talking about minivans lol

I got both the cars washed today, and I was at the carwash vacuuming the Pacifica out and wiping it down and all. The woman next to me goes "Getting the van cleaned out huh?" and I go "Yeah my kids are pretty hard on it" and then she goes...."Are you married?" and I go "Yeah I am" "too bad" she says LOL

Hey man, the chicks dig it.

True story, I haven't been hit on by a woman in a very long time!
Pics or it didn't happen.
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Old Mar 14, 2026 | 03:27 PM
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Pics or it didn't happen.
I absolutely wouldn't believe me either! Very bizarre
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Old Mar 14, 2026 | 03:32 PM
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Originally Posted by SW17LS
So talking about minivans lol

I got both the cars washed today, and I was at the carwash vacuuming the Pacifica out and wiping it down and all. The woman next to me goes "Getting the van cleaned out huh?" and I go "Yeah my kids are pretty hard on it" and then she goes...."Are you married?" and I go "Yeah I am" "too bad" she says LOL

Hey man, the chicks dig it.

True story, I haven't been hit on by a woman in a very long time!
Did you break out the "how you doin" line?
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Old Mar 14, 2026 | 03:38 PM
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Was she at least "situationally hot"?
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Did you break out the "how you doin" line?
Let me show you my Stow-n-Go...
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Originally Posted by SW17LS
You always say that but its not true. I have had 4 minivans and have never had any issues with the power sliding doors. I also know lots of people with minivans and none of them have had issues with the sliding doors.
How long are those minivans kept? You typically keep yours for maybe 2 - 4 Years. It is true that the power-sliding doors are more reliable than they used to be, but it is also a common fact that, over time, they have been one of the more undependable minivan features.

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Was she at least "situationally hot"?
She was good looking!
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Originally Posted by mmarshall
How long are those minivans kept? You typically keep yours for maybe 2 - 4 Years. It is true that the power-sliding doors are more reliable than they used to be, but it is a common fact that, over tome, they have been one of the more undependable minivan features.
I have plenty of friends and family members who have 100k+ on their vans. Its way overstated. The doors are fine.
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Originally Posted by SW17LS
Let me show you my Stow-n-Go...
You should've show her the back seat, lol.
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maybe she was married too
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maybe she was married too
I'll ask her when she wakes up
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Ozempic is working well for you!
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Hahaha, apparently!
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