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#421 of 618 Express MPG? by garandman Jul 20, 2005 (9:56 am)
I'm looking at special ordering an 06 1500 van with both side doors, tilt/cruise, power locks, and limited slip. We'll use it to transport two people and up to 1,000 lbs of gear throughout New England. The dealer (Dobles Chevrolet commercial trucks) was much more knowledgable and responsive to my questions than the local Ford dealer - AutoFair.   The dealer suggest that the standard 4.3l V6 will deliver much better mileage than the optional 5.3 - the 1500 has 4.3 or 5.3 versus the 4.8 on the 2500. Rear axle ratio is 3.42, which should be good for mileage.   I have two questions. 1. Will the 4.3 give substantially better mileage than the V8? My experience is that oerworked engines can get lower mpg, and we will be traversing the hills in VT and elsewhere. 2. Will the 4.3 hold up? We'll drive it 20-25,000 miles per year. Replies to this message: teresabutler (Sep 03, 2005 11:35 am)
#422 of 618 And another question by garandman Jul 26, 2005 (1:25 pm)
Dealer can't guarantee any financing or prociing promotions if I order a vehicle. Anyone have their finger in the air about what propmtions would be in place on an ordered 06 van? Ford has their 06 Econoline promos up for August already.
#423 of 618 Transmission death at 26,000 Miles! by rgaughan Jul 27, 2005 (12:07 pm)
Hi everyone,   Has anyone had a similar problem? $2600 (dealer) is a steep price for such a short period. Is GM any help? Any luck with AAMCO?   2000 Express 1500 Mark III conversion. Purchased 2001.   Thank you.
#424 of 618 Re: Express LT [cammetan] by fornarog Jul 28, 2005 (5:20 am)
Replying to: cammetan (Mar 19, 2001 11:25 am) Hello, I am new to this forum and to Chevy   I Just purchased a new 2005 3500 express extended passenger van with the 6.0 ltr and 3.73 rear end.   What style of mirrors are wobbling after adding a bug deflector as I want to add one to the van?   I am also looking for fender flares and want to know if the body on the 2005 is the same as any previous years.   Thanks,   Greg Replies to this message: stack (Aug 02, 2005 6:09 pm)
#425 of 618 2001 express cutaway 8.1 liter by gaspoor1 Jul 28, 2005 (6:34 am)
Hi, I have a2001 express 3500 cutaway with the 8.1 liter option for a motorhome. This is the best engine and ride I ever had. Get 10 mpg which in a 12,000 pound unit is fantastic. It also has incredible power. My question? Why did they stop offering this engine after 2002 in the van? Does anyone know?
#426 of 618 Re: no decent trans cooler [mcsap] by fornarog Jul 28, 2005 (11:24 am)
Replying to: mcsap (Jul 27, 2003 1:12 am) Hi!   What kind of cooler did you add, and what kind of place does that work?   Thanks,   Greg
#427 of 618 Hello from a new Chevy Express Owner by fornarog Jul 28, 2005 (11:20 am)
Just bought our 2005 express 3500 extended passenger van and we are excited about it. I have a couple of questions though and would appreciate any help:   1) Is it pre-wired to hook up a brake controller? 2) Any recommendations on adding an extra transmission cooler? 3) How is it different than earlier years (body, engine, etc) - useful in looking for aftermarket accessories? 4) Any problems if I add a bug shield? 5) Anyone ever put fender flares on one and where did you find them?   Thanks!   Greg Replies to this message: miltruckman (Nov 02, 2005 9:14 am)
#429 of 618 savana/express duramax? by elias Jul 30, 2005 (7:46 am)
anyone heard anything recent about savana/express duramax? there was a press release about it months ago but i read a recent article wihch didn't mention the duramax engine option . Replies to this message: gdillon (Nov 10, 2005 6:47 pm) blazin272 (Nov 12, 2005 5:02 am) dah3 (Dec 27, 2005 8:56 pm) and 1 more... kwillis (Nov 26, 2005 1:24 am)
#430 of 618 - by garandman Aug 02, 2005 (8:05 am)
I was at the dealer last week and apparently they're having trouble fitting a transmission in that will handle the torque of the Isuzu.

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