My wife and i were thinking about swapping our 6cyl Dodge minivan...for a stronger 8cyl Ford Conversion van so we could tow a camper in summer. Our 2000 Grand Caravan has 92,000 miles on it...and will soon need work done to it. We need still a 7 passenger vehicle since we have kids and carpools.
We found a 1997 Ford E150 with 71,000 miles on it - the dealer will add a towing package..
For 1000.00....is it worth buying an "older" vehicle...even though it has over 20,000 less miles? We would eventually have to buy a towing package anyhow... which we would no longer need to do.
Whats better...a newer van?? - or lower miles?
Deal...or no deal??
Any pros/cons about the Ford Econoline E150?...besides gas consumption of course!.....
2006-12-04 15:26:26 · 2 answers · asked by deg8158 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Buying & Selling
Yes the Mopar minivan is a bit fragile to be towing a trailer, unless you get the 3.8L and a real small trailer.
However I think that you have other choices other than a V8 full size van.
Visit your Toyota and Honda dealers for used vans, and consider the General Motors (used)V6 "Astro"series van , but get an extended drive train warranty.
2006-12-05 05:41:11 · answer #1 · answered by Rockies VM 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
vans are ugly and no fun just get a ford excursion.
2006-12-04 23:29:15 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋