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#21 of 371 jtrench by jtrench Jul 08, 1998 (11:41 pm)
I am a paralyzed driver looking at conversion vans for the first time. I know 1 thing, I want a Ford. I looked at a new 98 Econoline Midwest package last night and was given a price of 23,600 not including tax. This price also reflects a $1,500 rebate, a $500 loyalty rebate, and a $750 mobility rebate. Is this a good deal or should I try for a lower one? Also, is this a good model van to purchase? I'm not too familiar with the different models that are available. Can someone help me? Thanks, Jtrench Replies to this message: van_nation (Apr 23, 2007 9:12 am)
#22 of 371 jboater by jboater Jul 10, 1998 (3:17 pm)
jtrench, I bought a '97 Ford/Coachmen Countess the 1st of this year. Cost was 21,870. plus sales tax and title. The van is equipped with the 4.6 L Triton V8. I like the van a lot. Handling is good. Coachmen's package includes sound proofing resulting in a passenger car quiet ride. My only disappointment is the fuel efficiency. It was rated at 15 & 20 and, given my prior experience with vans, I was expecting that I would probably get about 17 mpg in my everyday driving. My previous van was a '95 Chevy with the 5.7 L V8 that averaged about 15 to 15.5 mpg. As I recall, the rating on that van was 12 & 15. The Ford is averaging 15.5 to 15.8 I'm afraid I can't provide any insite on Midwest Van Conversions. Jerry
#23 of 371 cathy1 by cathy1 Jul 12, 1998 (4:47 am)
I own a 92 Dodge Ram 250 Mark III Conversion and at 115,000 miles it is still going strong. However I'm ready to change to a Mini Van and I can't seem to find a price guide for Conversion Vans. Anyone know where to look? Thanks
#24 of 371 jboater by jboater Jul 13, 1998 (3:19 pm)
cathyl: NADA book shows; van wholesale 5500. retail 7300. conversion 2400. 3000. minus high mileage -2800. -2800. book value 5100. 7500. Jerry
#25 of 371 LadyGator by LadyGator Aug 12, 1998 (3:43 am)
I have a 94 Dodge American Liberty Conversion van with 79,000 miles. We are wanting to trade it in and I have no idea what the NADA value is. Anyone know? Any help is greatly appreciated! Thanks!
#26 of 371 jboater by jboater Aug 12, 1998 (1:56 pm)
Hi LadyGator: 94 Dodge B150, whsle 8300. retail 10400. B250 add 300. to both American Vans, Liberty whsle 3500. retail 4450. deduct hi miles 900. Jerry jboaterhotmail.com
#27 of 371 shade2 by shade2 Aug 15, 1998 (10:39 pm)
I'm looking at a 93 GMC-Starcraft 2500 ST hightop conversion from a private individual in Ohio. It is in very good condition, mechanically excellent (per my mechanic). Loaded > leather, all power, tv-vcr, phone, cb, dual stereo, duel air, power benchseat(bed). 5.7 v8 with 64000 miles. Any idea what it may be worth? The asking price is $12,500.
#28 of 371 jboater by jboater Aug 17, 1998 (1:38 pm)
Shade2: NADA books, GMC van, whsle 7400. retail 9400. Starcraft, whsle 3800. retail 4700. Total, whsle 11,200. retail 14,100. stated mileage is considered average. Jerry
#29 of 371 nimbus by nimbus Aug 18, 1998 (2:10 am)
Hi, We just started looking for a conversion van. I've always liked Dodge vans and I'd read over the Starcraft website so I started looking at them but can't find a Dodge dealer that handles them in NC. Anyone know of one. Also - looked at some 98' LA West Ford Vans. I admit they were tricked out but the dealer was asking $44,500 for the ones that we looked at. This seems LOTS higher than ANYthing I've read on this page. Is this place scamming me or is it really possible to cram enough stuff into a van to double the price? Also, do you HAVE to buy from a dealer or can you just drive to the conversion company (i.e. Starcraft, LA West) and buy from them? HELP! Thanks, PR
#30 of 371 jboater by jboater Aug 18, 1998 (3:12 pm)
PR: Starcraft should be able to give you dealers nearest you. I'd check with them. I've owned one Starcraft and was very satisfied. I now own a Coachmen with which I'm equally satisfied. You might want to take a look at them. Today, I was talking with the owner of a '98 GMC/Imperial. She likes the van alot but hates the conversion. Interior door panels falling off, rubber moldings around windows coming loose, armrests on bucket seats broken, running board broke, etc. Says she will avoid Imperial in the future. As to cost, anything is possible. I had similar problems finding a van at a "reasonable" price. Jerry

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