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- Michael recently stopped

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being a drummer in a rock and roll band,

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but he thinks that bug may
come bite him once more.

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He needs to replace
his aging Ford Transit,

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but he needs something

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that cannot only carry a full drum kit,

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but that won't be embarrassing
for his kids to drive.

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With a budget of $25,000,
what car should he buy?

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Michael, as much as we all love vans here,

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you may not want one in
this specific instance.

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Unless you're on some
real Neil Peart (beep),

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your kit is probably going to fit fine

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in a standard crossover or SUV.

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And that smaller footprint
will actually help you

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when you've got teenagers
trying to figure out

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where the corners of your
car are in a parking garage.

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Take, for example, a used Lexus GX.

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Easily findable in a $25,000 budget.

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Comfortable and stylish
enough for you and your teens.

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And it will very easily carry
a drum kit. Ask me how I know.

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- [Person Off-Camera] How do you know?

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- A GX will be more
comfortable than a Sprinter,

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a Metris, a Ford Transit,

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and it's too feet shorter in length

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than even a small cargo van.

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That is a big difference
when you've got kids

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learning to drive behind the wheel.

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They'll back into less (bleep).

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As much as we all love
the hashtag "van life,"

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an SUV may be better for you here.

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Just go paint a wizard
on the side or something.

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Do you agree with my
opinion or are you wrong?

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Let me know in the comments below.

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For all your car buying advice needs,

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keep your eyes peeled to Jalopnik.