Idea for a bumpersticker: You need an SUV like you need an appendix.
The Yoda (Previa) made it back just fine. No damage done to the engine, and the new radiator and thermostat work great. The train ride up was fun, and the only two advantages that air travel has over train travel are:
- no cell phones
- speed
I highly recommend the route though. Its a nicer view than I-5 and you get to see a lot of Puget Sound.