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| I'm getting ready to sell my Chevrolet 20 1990 Explorer Hi-top conversion van Limited. It has 126K Miles and is in excellent condition. Well maintained yearly service , oil changes every 3 mos.It has rear air/heat, TV/vcp, 350V8, cloth seats, 3 way power rear sofa, radio-cassette, CB, radar detector, power driver captains chair. I need to know a ball park figure for selling outright, or trading on a new vehicle. | |
| I'm narrowing my selection down to a 99 Dodge Conversion van with 5.2L SMPI V8 engine{Magnum} long wheelbase{127.6)Conversion is by Mark III. No t.v. just a straightforward conversion without a lot of gingerbread.Has power locks, windows and mirrors. the dealer is in the range of 23K on the road.I'd rather be around 21500 with trailer hitch. Any comments from current owners or others looking at a similar would be appreciated. So far I like what I see in it. Thanks | |
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| I've been looking for a used conversion van "94-"96 for the past month. The one I just came across is a Dodge 2500 Mark III LX conversion with leather with 53,000 miles on it. The dealer is down to $15,450 from close to $17,000. Does this seem reasonable? Does anyone think that the miles are high? All maintenance record are available one owner, and dealer offer to let me talk to previous owner if I wanted to. Any suggestions? | |
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I am a profesional mechanic who just went through what you did. I chose a Chevy because... 1. Dodge vans are a uni-body construction (no frame) This means more expencive body/crash repairs, less stability when towing (even small trailers) or hauling loads and less places to bolt on extras. 2. Ford engines (Triton) have a plastic intake manifold which is notorious for leaking if driven hard, at high speeds, or idling for long perions of time. Secondly, my wife says they look boxey and she didn't like the available colors (and if she's not happy, she wouldn't let me forget it). |
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| Considering a GMC Sahara with Unique conversion package. Does anyone have information about this company. | |
| I bought a 97 Dodge 2500 Mark III conversion and I really like it , the 98's are all new interior and dashboards which make it look more modern so it should be even nicer . I bought my 97 in May 98 brand as a leftover and it sounds like it has the exact same equipment that you are looking at , and I paid $18400 for it , sticker of almost $30000 . I think you would be happy with it , the 318 is a lttle thirsty but all vehicles this size are , parking is a little tricky also but they are wonderful to travel in . Go for it . | |
| Do they come with anything bigger than a 318ci, how about , say a 426ci, or 440ci, may be even a 340ci? | |
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Iam looking for a NEW High top Ford conversion van, fully loaded that I can find when does the new models come out, whats the price range, and whats the pros and con,s,, Ive learned you get what you pay for... from Eastern Kentucky area. ohjoy  zoomnet.net
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| Does anyone know whether either the Honda or Toyota mini vans are made into conversion vans and where I can get information on a dealer who seels them? | |
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I just returned from Spring Break in Florida (from Kentucky)pulling a 30 foot long 1993 Prowler travel trailer with my 1996 Ford E-150 conversion van. All together about 2000 miles. I couldn't be happier. The van is a LCM conversion. I understand they have gone belly up and now operating under new ownership. 1) The van is fantastic! It rides well and drives well, considering it's size. The TV/VCR/Rear A/C and rear stereo keep the kids entertained and off my back while driving. 2) It pulls the trailer with no sweat at all. This van is equipped with the 351 V8 and the 3.55 rear gear which results in dismal gas mileage around town (around 10) but on the road it's not bad. Pulling the trailer we averaged 8+ almost 9 most of the time and when we dropped the trailer it was in the 15 mpg neighborhood. This is quite a change over my 1991 Ford with the same equipment. It struggled up (and down some) hills and averaged 5-7 pulling and never better than 12.9 mpg solo! In between the two Ford changed the body style and the fuel delivery system. It is amazing! I could pull 70+ mph anytime I wanted to. It hooked up so good I almost forgot the trailer was back there a couple of times! I found this van the same way I've bought the last 2 or 3 new vehicles I've bought---wait until the model year changes and pick up a "hold over". This van listed for $18000 in the buff with a $22000 conversion package from LCM! The dealer received it on 3/26/96. I bought it on 2/1/97 at a price much less than the sticker and the dealer's original pricing. LCM was touted by the dealer as a "premier" conversion company. I mean, it is nice, but I don't know if it is that much nicer than my 1991 when it was new. Things have changed, everybody has the hi-gloss wood work and mini lights in the overhead, TV/VCRs are common, as are second stereos. This van does have a mobile theater system with surround sound on the video tapes and a port for video games to plug into. I have trouble believing anyone put $22000 into a conversion package. Apparently so did everyone who looked at this van from 3/96 until I bought it. Again, I couldn't be happier with my set-up. It pulls like a champ and it would be difficult to find one sharper (no bias here  )
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