BroccoliVan
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I'm trying to decide on which cargo van to eventually get. I really value being able to stand up in the van because I would be spending a lot of time inside it for computer work, cooking, etc + additional cupboard space.
I've narrowed it down to:
But when I look online locally, I notice a 2016 Promaster with <30,000 km's goes for around 33k (CAD) and a 2016 chevy express also <30,000 km's goes for around 27k (CAD). New, the starting MSRP on a Promaster High Roof is about 38k (CAD) and the chevy express is about 30k (CAD).
Considering a fiberglass high top is around 3-5k USD, when you factor that in it appears both vehicles are really at about the same price. I know the Transit is more expensive than the promaster, but I actually prefer the promaster because it has a slightly higher floor-to-roof cargo area at 76" height, I believe (I'm 5'11.5, and with insulation + ceiling + flooring the extra few 4" over the transit is probably required for me to completely stand upright).
So, anyway, why are people saying the Express + high top is a (much) cheaper option if it isn't? What am I missing here? Is it that the express starts to become much cheaper when you hit over 50,000 mile compared the Promaster of similar mileage (because I'm really not noticing that either)?
I've narrowed it down to:
- Chevy Express 2500 (Non-Extended) (gas) + Probably getting a 25-30" fiberglass top
- Ram Promaster 2500 159" WB High Roof (gas)
- Ford Transit High Roof (gas)
But when I look online locally, I notice a 2016 Promaster with <30,000 km's goes for around 33k (CAD) and a 2016 chevy express also <30,000 km's goes for around 27k (CAD). New, the starting MSRP on a Promaster High Roof is about 38k (CAD) and the chevy express is about 30k (CAD).
Considering a fiberglass high top is around 3-5k USD, when you factor that in it appears both vehicles are really at about the same price. I know the Transit is more expensive than the promaster, but I actually prefer the promaster because it has a slightly higher floor-to-roof cargo area at 76" height, I believe (I'm 5'11.5, and with insulation + ceiling + flooring the extra few 4" over the transit is probably required for me to completely stand upright).
So, anyway, why are people saying the Express + high top is a (much) cheaper option if it isn't? What am I missing here? Is it that the express starts to become much cheaper when you hit over 50,000 mile compared the Promaster of similar mileage (because I'm really not noticing that either)?