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Old Aug 9, 2006 | 03:08 PM
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Is it a van or is it a car? Well, according to the guy at the drive through car wash, I am in a van and he hit me up for the extra $1!!!

I know, I know. Still, it wasn't worth my time arguing over a $1. I will make it a point to not visit that place anymore.
Old Aug 9, 2006 | 03:13 PM
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It's actually classified as a Wagon...which I guess makes it a car.
Old Aug 9, 2006 | 03:14 PM
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My insurance company classifies it as a Micro-van...
Old Aug 9, 2006 | 03:22 PM
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5 door wagon...show him your sticker...
Old Aug 9, 2006 | 03:22 PM
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Old Aug 9, 2006 | 03:25 PM
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Discount Tire considers it a Micro-Van.
Old Aug 9, 2006 | 03:54 PM
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Registration says wagon
Old Aug 9, 2006 | 05:03 PM
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I call it an awesome-mobile
Old Aug 9, 2006 | 05:04 PM
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Wagon. I don't see any sliding or Econoline style rear doors on it. Anyone else?
Old Aug 9, 2006 | 05:08 PM
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It's clearly a ploy to rake customers over the coals. I'd never go back to a place like that either. If anything he should have charged a dollar less due to vehicle length. Sub-Compact Wagon
Old Aug 9, 2006 | 05:30 PM
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yeah i read some where that its a micro wagon
Old Aug 9, 2006 | 05:36 PM
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Where I live the DMV classifies the xB has a "crossover" vehicle. This means it can be registered has a car or a light truck (under 6k pounds).......go figure.

So is it a car, truck, or van? Well.....yes!
Old Aug 9, 2006 | 06:04 PM
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my insurance had mine classified as an other
Old Aug 9, 2006 | 06:19 PM
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roflmfao hahahahahaha. Other
Old Aug 9, 2006 | 06:20 PM
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Old Aug 9, 2006 | 06:22 PM
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Bottom line... it is a wagon. But that has been such a taboo word in the automotive industry for the last decade that all of the manufacturers are scared to use it. That fear has spread to all services related to the automotive industry.
Old Aug 9, 2006 | 06:26 PM
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Neither it’s a box on wheels!!!!!!!!
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It is a wagon. It has a hatchback.

I have had car washes call it a Van/Truck and charge me extra and then went back and another person called it a car. It really is a car as it is a 5 dr wagon.
Old Aug 9, 2006 | 07:26 PM
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insurance card says wagon
Old Aug 9, 2006 | 08:19 PM
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Others have mentioned this already, but Discount Tire Direct calls it a micro-van. Which, IMO, is the best description.



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