[marka]

Howdy,

So not 100% on topic, but I'll probably tow our enclosed trailer with the camaro in it with whatever we get... :-)

I'm starting to get into the market for a full size passenger van. I'd like 3/4 or 1 ton, able to tow our 24' enclosed trailer if it needs to, but will mostly be a run around town vehicle. I care about gas mileage only after stuff like room, ability to tow, reliability, price, etc. It won't get that many miles on it.

I've been figuring 2000+, with the 6.0 and 4l80e... Does that sound right? Has that been available since 2000?

Anything I particularly want or should particularly stay away from in the 3/4 and 1 ton chevy vans?

Thanks!

Mark

[marka]

Howdy,

So I picked up an '06 G3500 extended passenger van today.

(IMG:http://www.maracing.com/van/IMG_0469.JPG)

More here: http://www.maracing.com/van/

Ok deal, I think. Not stolen, but not horrible either.

Its an arizona / texas van, 92k miles, everything seems to work. Paid $8750 not including tax & title, plus our '02 Venture minivan in trade (which was 167k miles, rusted rockers, needs brakes, and probably needs control arm bushings or something. But... Was still our daily driver and dependable). Edmunds said $1k trade in value on the venture, $1.5k private sale.

I need to put a hitch on it and probably an external tranny cooler (opinions on this? Its the 4l80e trans. External cooler was an option, but wasn't on this one).

Also need to get a spare key. Tried getting Lowes to cut one, which opened the door but didn't turn the ignition... Do these have some kinda security key? There's no chip thing in the key that I can see.

I'll also get another set of steel wheels for E rated snows.


Anyway, just thought I'd post the results of our search!

Mark