Trying to convert a friend

A friend of mine just had their 3rd child and they are considering a minivan. His wife wants the 01+ Caravan or a Kia Sedona. I've been talking to them these past couple of days and they already had plans for the exterior- namely going to andysautosport.com
 
Here's the Andys' Kit:
 
[IMG]http://www.andysautosport.com/images/detailed_product/exterior/body_kits/body_kit_component/saro_dg-008-r.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://www.andysautosport.com/images/detailed_product/exterior/body_kits/body_kit_component/saro_dg-008-f.jpg[/IMG]
 
 
 
Well, I was searching online and I came across this for the 96-00 Caravan. 
[IMG]http://www.wald.co.jp/parts_acce/carrange/others/exchange/voyager/img_F.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://www.wald.co.jp/parts_acce/carrange/others/exchange/voyager/img_R.jpg[/IMG]
 
I've been on the Wald site before and never noticed that so I was wondering what other 'Wagonists' might think of it? 
 
He already plans to lower it and put either 18s or 19s on it but the interior is something that he's questioning. He asked me to ask a few fellas here, since he knows I'm on this site daily, and the only companies that I can come up with are Fabulous, Junction Produce, and a few others that were posted in the Lounge. 
 
Also, I've seen one Kia Sedona on cardomain that seemed to have some sort of vip-inspired kit on it. Does anyone know of a website that might have it?

the second kit looks sweet. i'm still on the path on making my Odyssey a "vip-style". but i would just search through the forum to get some interior work. from what i gained so far is, wood grain, curtains, cup holders and tables, tv screens, and pillows. good luck bud.

WALD FTW!

That ANDY's kit looks like garbage.

+1 for WALD kit

-1 for Andys Kit..looks too ricey

wow. that wald kit looks great!!! and as for the interior... make it plush!

i used to have a 99 town and country (top of the line caravan/voyager). i wouldnt recommend them. it needed servicing quite often and it lost its value within a few years. id go with an odyssey or sienna in a heartbeat over one of these.

odyssey FTW. haha

DUDE I SAW THAT ANY'S AUTOSPORT KIT..WHEN I WENT TO TJ FOR THE DAY. Thats is one of worst kit's I've ever seen. But That Wald kit is beautiful and that van look pretty dope. I wish wald showed some hyundai love. :shrug:

wow...Wald has a kit for a caravan?  Who'd-a-thunkit!

Personally, I'd go with a Previa or Ody.

^thats what i thought.  and  it doesnt look bad at all...

definately egg or oddy ftw.

Oddyssey

Im about to get an oddyssey for tristatevip caravans and meets. lol @ ray

ewwww to the andys haha yup super ricey...
walds LOOKS KILLER!!

Man, props to Wald, killin that Andy's kit. My vote is +1 for you or your friend gettin a oddy or an egg. I would be embarrassed if anybody caught me driving one of those caravans, no offense. Imo, you need to convert your homie to a japanese made ride. Good luck w everthing...

That Andy's kit looks hilarious.

Supporting Sarona is supporting the copy.  They bootleg everything.  People ask "why has my car been in front of the shop for months?"  Then they see that their expensive rare body kit that they bought elseware has been bootleged and mass produced.  They make molds of everything that comes in there.  I mean EVERYTHING.  Eye lids, trunk spoilers, roof wings, body kits, etc.

Tell them to get a Japanese minivan. It's more reliable and possibly better on gas.

Not to mention, if they want to soup it up, they have more VIP style options.

If they MUST go with the Caravan, go with Wald - that Andy's kit is a joke.

f*ck domestics. 


cant go wrong with import man.

don't even bother. save the $ for the kids.

[quote=REV-01;193142]don't even bother. save the $ for the kids.[/quote]
 
LMAO :smiley-rofl:

[quote=elpresidente;187422]wow...Wald has a kit for a caravan? Who'd-a-thunkit!
 
Personally, I'd go with a Previa or Ody.[/quote]
 
 
those were my exact thoughts. 
Previa FTW since they havent bought one yet
 
 
here are some highlights for previas
 
 
 
 
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[*]The 5-speed manual Previas (North American models) were made from 1991 through 1993; none of these have superchargers.
[*]Starting in 1992, Previas (North American models) came with a driver's side air bag and third brakelight with dual airbags became standard on 1994-97 models.
[*]1992-1997 North American Previa models also came with a swivel feature on the optional middle-row captain's chairs; the 1991 had fixed optional captain's chairs.
[*]Available on Previas outside the U.S., was an icemaker/refrigerator that doubled as a beverage heater called the Hot/Cool Box.
[*]The supercharged engine is different from the normally-aspirated engine, due to a slight decrease in compression ratio. The supercharger is engaged on-demand by an electromagnetic clutch, based on input from the engine management system computer (the Engine Control Unit, or ECU).
[*]Previas have optional dual moonroofs: A power horizontal-sliding only glass moonroof above the middle row of passengers, and a pop-up glass moonroof above the front seats.
[*]Previas were also the first van to pass all US safety standards as pertaining to front impact, driver air bag, center-mounted brake light, ABS, daylights, etc.
[*]Gas mileage is below average (11-13L/100 km city, 10-11L/100 km hwy); the small [URL="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Straight-4"][U][COLOR=#0066cc]4-cyl[/COLOR][/U][/URL] engine needs to work a bit harder due to the power:weight ratio of the vehicle, compared to today's 6-cyl engines. The addition of the supercharger slightly improves power at the expense of slightly higher fuel consumption.
[*]The Previa gives a practically omniscient view, excluding the pillars behind the front doors. This also turns the van into a greenhouse, accumulating extreme heat in a short period of time, although solar control glass later became an option, to help alleviate the problem.
[*]In the United States, Previas are humorously called "eggvans", or "beans", because of their shape.
[*]In the United States, first generation Previa model variations, in order of lowest to highest price/option features, are: DX, DX [URL="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/All-Trac"][U][COLOR=#0066cc]All-Trac[/COLOR][/U][/URL], DX S/C, LE, LE [URL="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/All-Trac"][U][COLOR=#0066cc]All-Trac[/COLOR][/U][/URL], LE S/C, LE S/C [URL="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/All-Trac"][U][COLOR=#0066cc]All-Trac[/COLOR][/U][/URL] (where S/C = Supercharged and AllTrac = 4WD)
[*]The front passenger seat must be removed to check to perform a tune up because there is not enough room to remove plug wires.
[*]In the [URL="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2007"][U][COLOR=#0066cc]2007[/COLOR][/U][/URL] film [URL="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juno"][U][COLOR=#0066cc]Juno[/COLOR][/U][/URL], the main character, played by [URL="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ellen_Page"][U][COLOR=#0066cc]Ellen Page[/COLOR][/U][/URL], drives a Previa.[/LIST]

On a random note, a couple thought it'd be awesome to convert their Previa to a 5-speed manual.  Shit is bonkers.  Other than that, it's stock.

[quote=Franklin;193875]On a random note, a couple thought it'd be awesome to convert their Previa to a 5-speed manual. Shit is bonkers. Other than that, it's stock.[/quote]
 
 
 
???? whats this referring to?

Previas in general.

I forgot about this thread (didn't subscribe).

Thank for all the responses. Unfortunatley, my friend is more of a domestic guy. I've tried to talk him into the Previas or the Odysseys, but his wife/gf/whatever wants an 03 and with their current situation, they are unable to afford a payment on an Ody.
 
On another note, the Caravan isn't a bad van actually. Some people have had problems with it, but then again, I've heard the same about most minivans in general. The main reason he's sticking with the dodge is the fact that he's searching for the trim that has our 'bread and butter' engine- the 6g72.  We've both had cars that had the Sohc and Dohc variants and he feels more 'comfortable' dealing with that if a problem occurs.

[quote=vzuptnguyen;193128]f*ck domestics. 
 
 
cant go wrong with import man.[/quote]
 
well put...