Travelingmommaof3
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Hello all hope everyone is healthy these days!
My teens and I have decided we want to purchase a van. We would not be fulltime as we have already done that and they didn't like it.
I am looking at an 02 Ford E350 superduty. It has 103K miles on it, great bones BUT it has spun a rod and needs a new engine. I have priced a rebuilt engine with Jasper and it will cost about 5k plus install (1500 I was told). This gives me peace of mind that I won't have problems with the engine. The cost of the van is $2K. What can I talk him down to and is it worth it.
I also am looking at a 1998 Chevy Express conversion van about 103K miles, family owned and looks well taken care of. $4900.
My hesitation is how long will the engine last on the 1998 Chevy. If it goes I will have no money to replace it.
I need some wisdom from experienced vanlifers. What would you do? Both of these vans are high tops which is what I want. I know they are hard to come by.
This van would also eventually be used by my kid to take trips.
My teens and I have decided we want to purchase a van. We would not be fulltime as we have already done that and they didn't like it.
I am looking at an 02 Ford E350 superduty. It has 103K miles on it, great bones BUT it has spun a rod and needs a new engine. I have priced a rebuilt engine with Jasper and it will cost about 5k plus install (1500 I was told). This gives me peace of mind that I won't have problems with the engine. The cost of the van is $2K. What can I talk him down to and is it worth it.
I also am looking at a 1998 Chevy Express conversion van about 103K miles, family owned and looks well taken care of. $4900.
My hesitation is how long will the engine last on the 1998 Chevy. If it goes I will have no money to replace it.
I need some wisdom from experienced vanlifers. What would you do? Both of these vans are high tops which is what I want. I know they are hard to come by.
This van would also eventually be used by my kid to take trips.