Another van for CRVL pre-inspection.

[PineyCruisin]

It's very difficult being up in the NE and looking for a low-rust (nothing seems to be rust free) used van.  I hope you can find it soon, I understand it is frustrating. Maybe either go back over your list of "wants" and see if you can pay more, or broaden your geographical search area.  

Thanks so much for your entire post, TWIH. Yes, it's especially difficult finding low-rust vans because our budget means an older vehicle that is more likely to have even more rust. Because of that we are reconsidering as you mentioned......crossing off wants and paying more (wish we could broaden search but we are restricted to within 2 1/2 hr. drive for a number of reasons). Hubby and I reevaluated everything...even whether we should pursue a regular passenger van and not just hightops. 

I'm just not ready to give up on finding a conversion van just yet (I don't think hubby will really be comfortable in a low top for any length of time even tho he thinks it'll be OK) but I will most certainly remember to keep the Ryder site in mind if we should change our mind. Thank you for that info and the words of encouragement!!

 

[user 37446]

Hi again,

Thanks for your kind words.  Where are you located in NY?  Reason I asked is with a random Schenectady search, 3 came up within a 200 mile area on https://www.carsforsale.com

• [font=Montserrat, sans-serif][size=large]2003 Chevrolet G1500 - Gladiator  $7,990  (Mid Top)[/font][/size]
  • [font=Montserrat, sans-serif]$7,990[/font]
     
  •  $2,502 [size=x-small]below average[/size]
  • CONDITION
     
  • Used
  • MILEAGE
     
  • 135,000 Miles
     
  •  38,599 Miles above average
• 
  SPECS
  • V8
  • Automatic
  • 13 city / 17 hwy
  • Gasoline
  • AWD
• 
  HIGHLIGHTS
  • Just Serviced
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  Village Auto Sales
  •  120 mi. away
  • Scott Township, PA
  •  Listed 6 days
  •  948 Views
  •  6 Inquiries
• 
  DESCRIPTIONThese vans are getting rare 5.3 v8 , AWD , power bed Tv , DVD , gaming options Runs and drives great , just serviced and inspected. Ready for traveling Cosmetically not perfect But fully functiional 
• [font=Montserrat, sans-serif] NEWLY LISTED[/font]
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  [font=Montserrat, sans-serif][size=large]2003 Dodge Ram Van  $3990 (Mid Top)[/font][/size]
  • [font=Montserrat, sans-serif]$3,990[/font]
  •  $1,019 [size=x-small]below average[/size]
  • CONDITION
     
  • Used
  • MILEAGE
     
  • 144,500 Miles
     
  •  14,147 Miles above average
• 
  SPECS
  • V6 4.0L Natural Aspiration
  • Automatic 5-Speed
  • Gasoline
  • RWD
• 
  Fairway Auto Sales
  •  195 mi. away
  •  Burlington, NJ
  •  Listed 2 days
  •  287 Views
  •  2 Inquiries
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  [font=Montserrat, sans-serif][size=large]2003 Dodge Ram Van - B2500   $5990  (Mid Top)[/font][/size]
  • [font=Montserrat, sans-serif]$5,999[/font]
  •  $990 [size=x-small]above average[/size]
  • CONDITION
     
  • Used
  • MILEAGE
     
  • 144,142 Miles
     
  •  13,789 Miles above average
• 
  SPECS
  • V8 5.9L
  • Automatic
  • Gasoline
  • RWD
• 
  Auto Empire LLC
  •  155 mi. away
  •  Brooklyn, NY
  •  Listed 3 days
  •  125 Views
  •  3 Inquiries
• 
  DESCRIPTION2003 DODGE RAM VAN B2500 CONVERSION VAN. 5.9L V8. 1 Owner from FL. 144K all Highway Miles. No Accidents. 15 Service History Records. Running Boards. Privacy Glass. Tow Hitch. Power Everything. Clean Leather Interior with Wood Grain Trim. 3 Rows o...

Did you post about the last one? Sounds familiar...  I couldn't bring up your CL ad at work - filters... 

Hope these help!