[jakeru]

Seeing as we're both in greater Seattle, I can offer to meet up and let you drive my 2001 box 'base, for comparison purposes, if you think might be helpful? I feel the steering and handling are decent, although it does have > 100k miles on it, and the suspension isn't completely noise-free. I've Done some suspension work, (the suspension was in very sad shape when I first go the car, to be honest...), although not sure if to the same extent as all that you've done. I've got M030 springs, and Koni sports (so far, in the front, installation of rear Konis will be happening eventually...) Michelin all-season tires. Live on the Eastside, commute to downtown Seattle. Seems stable at high speeds, but also am a bit curious how it compares to other 'boxes!