V VanNurse New member Joined Jun 1, 2018 Messages 4 Reaction score 0 Jun 1, 2018 #1 I see a lot of people get older vehicles and fix them up. Any opinions of what is the best way to go ? Save up tp get a new van or buy an older one and put $3000-$4000 into it ? Thank you for your replies.
I see a lot of people get older vehicles and fix them up. Any opinions of what is the best way to go ? Save up tp get a new van or buy an older one and put $3000-$4000 into it ? Thank you for your replies.
B Banjo Member Joined May 9, 2018 Messages 6 Reaction score 0 Jun 1, 2018 #2 The trouble with a new one that it`s value drops considerably the moment it is driven off the lot. So I always try to buy "near new" as possible if I can afford it with low mileage plus get it checked out by a reputable mechanic.
The trouble with a new one that it`s value drops considerably the moment it is driven off the lot. So I always try to buy "near new" as possible if I can afford it with low mileage plus get it checked out by a reputable mechanic.
J John61CT Well-known member Joined Nov 22, 2016 Messages 8,057 Reaction score 11 Jun 2, 2018 #3 Around 3 years and 20K, look for as close as possible to half the new price, but service records and great cosmetics worth paying more for. Ideal is from a fleet or coming off a business lease. Enterprise can apparently be a great source.
Around 3 years and 20K, look for as close as possible to half the new price, but service records and great cosmetics worth paying more for. Ideal is from a fleet or coming off a business lease. Enterprise can apparently be a great source.
