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CrabbyMcNab
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You'll have to change your signature line, no longer looking!
Congrats on finding a van.
Me, I'm still looking...........
Congrats on finding a van.
Me, I'm still looking...........
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Village Idiot
No kidding. Thanks, doing it now!
509bercler
Observer
Interesting 4x4 camper van....and they are really proud of it
http://spokane.craigslist.org/cto/3634834455.html
http://spokane.craigslist.org/cto/3634834455.html
CrabbyMcNab
Adventurer
So I found a few vans. More seasoned van veterans have stated to stay away form higher mileage diesel vans, but what constitutes higher mileage? What are trade offs when considering the vans, creature comforts versus lower mileage...
Do Chateau packages have better sound dampening? I would imagine it is a little better than a base model XL?
All appear to be well taken care of. All carfax, autocheck, NADA, KBB are in the same range. All prices are in the same range. These will become a 4x4 adventure weekender for the family. I need to buy right the first time.
2006 Chateau with 136K Miles, argueably the nicest in the bunch
2004 XL with 52K Miles Looks a little worn, what a van was intended for. Base model all bench seats, no tow package
Thoughts?
Do Chateau packages have better sound dampening? I would imagine it is a little better than a base model XL?
All appear to be well taken care of. All carfax, autocheck, NADA, KBB are in the same range. All prices are in the same range. These will become a 4x4 adventure weekender for the family. I need to buy right the first time.
2006 Chateau with 136K Miles, argueably the nicest in the bunch
2004 XL with 52K Miles Looks a little worn, what a van was intended for. Base model all bench seats, no tow package
Thoughts?
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bknudtsen
Expedition Leader
Depends on the ultimate use. If you plan to rip out the interior and do a camper build, then why pay for, or deal with a nice interior. Start with a base model. If you want to spend your money on the conversion, and still have a nice interior for road trips, then get the Chateau for sure. It has nicer interior panels with cupholders and bins, plus many have rear captain's chairs.
As far as mileage goes... If you are looking at a 6.0, regardless of the mileage, plan on spending some money right up front to deal with the usual suspects. Do a EGR cooler delete, replace the oil cooler, and get a tuner. Early model 6.0's also have some issues with the wiring harness getting chaffed and eventually shorting. I think 2006 and newer have better protection for the engine harness. Maintenance records should be a key factor when looking at the 6.0. A well maintained family rig would be a nice find, but fleet maintained vehicles can be just as reliable, however the chassis/body tend to be more worn.
The 7.3 has it's own quirks, but many agree it can be more reliable at higher mileage than a comparable 6.0. Problem is, they are hard to find. The 6.0 is often sold at a discount due to the reputation that engine has, so you may get into a nicer vehicle overall for cheaper. I would just stay away from higher mileage, say over 120k, on a 6.0 without any knowledge of the maintenance.
As far as mileage goes... If you are looking at a 6.0, regardless of the mileage, plan on spending some money right up front to deal with the usual suspects. Do a EGR cooler delete, replace the oil cooler, and get a tuner. Early model 6.0's also have some issues with the wiring harness getting chaffed and eventually shorting. I think 2006 and newer have better protection for the engine harness. Maintenance records should be a key factor when looking at the 6.0. A well maintained family rig would be a nice find, but fleet maintained vehicles can be just as reliable, however the chassis/body tend to be more worn.
The 7.3 has it's own quirks, but many agree it can be more reliable at higher mileage than a comparable 6.0. Problem is, they are hard to find. The 6.0 is often sold at a discount due to the reputation that engine has, so you may get into a nicer vehicle overall for cheaper. I would just stay away from higher mileage, say over 120k, on a 6.0 without any knowledge of the maintenance.
bknudtsen
Expedition Leader
Anyone looking for a V4 candidate?
http://www.cars.com/go/search/detai...pp=50&feedSegId=28705&aff=national&listType=1
Speedy looking little wagon... Good price.
http://www.cars.com/go/search/detai...field=PRICE&certifiedOnly=false&&aff=national
http://www.cars.com/go/search/detai...pp=50&feedSegId=28705&aff=national&listType=1
Speedy looking little wagon... Good price.
http://www.cars.com/go/search/detai...field=PRICE&certifiedOnly=false&&aff=national
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CrabbyMcNab
Adventurer
Nice Chateau, high mileage at 136K. Dealer does not have maintenance records.
http://www.toyotaofnorthcharlotte.c...per+Duty-fcb2c3a80a0a00e000ba22e1ab464874.htm
Anyone near charolette want to check it out for me?
http://www.toyotaofnorthcharlotte.c...per+Duty-fcb2c3a80a0a00e000ba22e1ab464874.htm
Anyone near charolette want to check it out for me?
NLPRacing
Observer
A Chateau Diesel at that price looks like a very good deal!
bknudtsen
Expedition Leader
At that price? I say buy it, and send it straight to UJOR for a 6.0 upgrade kit.
CrabbyMcNab
Adventurer
The 136k without maintenance records doesn't scare you too much?
bknudtsen
Expedition Leader
It's always a risk. Sure, records would be ideal, but sometimes great deals are just that. Great deals. I paid $17K for mine with only 65k miles on it. Within 300 miles the EGR valve acted up and it threw a code. I spent another $700 on it to get it right. The van had been dealer maintained it's whole life. Chateau diesels are as rare as they come. I would definitely have it looked at by someone that knows diesels, but Brother, that is a great deal!
Chris is pretty close to that dealership. Buy him some baby clothes in exchange for checking ot out for you.
Chris is pretty close to that dealership. Buy him some baby clothes in exchange for checking ot out for you.
