nutxaq
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So I feel like I found a pretty good deal, but it's got some smudges on its record so I'm hoping some of you good folks can weigh in.
2005 Chevy Express 1500 $4750 209k miles.
The good: Sounds like a clean running engine. Fires right up, engine and transmission are responsive and game for accelerating, holding speed, climbing hills and or accelerating and holding speed on hills. Ride is smooth and handles well. body is straight and clean with little to no rust. One owner.
The bad: 209k miles, per my mechanic's report it does not look to be rigorously maintained despite solid running condition and needs the following addressed: dirty air filter, trans fluid is dark, brake fluid is dark, battery failed load test, chassis oily, shocks old but fair, wiring is old and corroded in place in some spots (as I understand it). Has not yet hit major engine & transmission replacement milestone.
I have a 2010 Mazda 3 deluxe package that I should be able to get upwards of $3k in trade and I think I could get the van for approx. $1k out of pocket plus the cost of bullet proofing which per my mechanic could be done for less than $1k if the engine and transmission will hold out for a while, so upwards of $2-3k to get this ready for conversion.
Would you buy this van? Any input is greatly appreciated.
2005 Chevy Express 1500 $4750 209k miles.
The good: Sounds like a clean running engine. Fires right up, engine and transmission are responsive and game for accelerating, holding speed, climbing hills and or accelerating and holding speed on hills. Ride is smooth and handles well. body is straight and clean with little to no rust. One owner.
The bad: 209k miles, per my mechanic's report it does not look to be rigorously maintained despite solid running condition and needs the following addressed: dirty air filter, trans fluid is dark, brake fluid is dark, battery failed load test, chassis oily, shocks old but fair, wiring is old and corroded in place in some spots (as I understand it). Has not yet hit major engine & transmission replacement milestone.
I have a 2010 Mazda 3 deluxe package that I should be able to get upwards of $3k in trade and I think I could get the van for approx. $1k out of pocket plus the cost of bullet proofing which per my mechanic could be done for less than $1k if the engine and transmission will hold out for a while, so upwards of $2-3k to get this ready for conversion.
Would you buy this van? Any input is greatly appreciated.