Understood. (Although some of us might view that "Jap" comment as a bit offensive, no?)
Anyway, my sympathies on the minivan.
Ditto. I feel your pain.
There was never a finer day than trading in the minivan and putting that regrettable, though necessary, motoring phase behind me!
I shamefully admit trying to make it 'cool' too by dressing it up with wheels and tires...but you just can't polish a turd!