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guitarzan
Community Leader/Vans Conference
I generally find that driving in such conditions is not a big problem. You'll want to have a good set of all season mud and snow tires to maximize traction and minimize hydroplaning. Be careful too, on slick road surfaces with strong cross winds. The full size vans have a lot of sail area for the wind to push on. My personal experience has found that the short wheel base vans are less stable than the long wheel base.
Jerry
I am a 4 time van owner. I started with a cheaper van Mark lll then to the next level a Glaval then to the next Regency and then found Explorer. I talked to the rep and even toured the factory. I looked at 15 different van companies before I chose Explorer. Yes, the price was a little more but the fit and finish is without a doubt the best of the lot. After owning my other 3 vans they started to squeek THAT DRIVES ME NUTS! I have owned this van for 13 months and 18,000 miles and it's just as tight as the day I bought it. If you are considering a van buy an Explorer. I have talked to many Explorer owners and they feel the same way I do.
This machine is simply 5 star. You can look as I did but you wont find anything nicer.
Sincerely,
Gary
Getting ready to sell. Any idea on the value of a 96 Ford E150 Waldoch conversion? Its the Travation trim level with the factory TV/VCR added. Thanks.
Also, when pricing the chassis on Edmunds, do you ignore things listed there that are also part of the conversion, e.g., running boards?
Great van, BTW, but time to move on.
Craig
I'll take a look at the NADA book on Monday. Will make a follow-up post.
Jerry
Thanks for any help you can give me!
Sorry for the delay.
NADA book on your Waldoch Travation;
Orig. MSRP 7,553. used whsle 2,790. retail 3,690.
Check Edmund's for chassis value.
Jerry
No NADA info available on your Cobra.
However, in an attempt to "comp" the value, I reviewed 5 other manufacturers and found that used wholesale is 41-43% and retail 56-59% of the original MSRP.
If you don't have the orig. MSRP you might try giving the mfg. a call for that information.
Jerry
Thanks for the data on my Waldoch conversion. This really helps me out.
Craig
Your welcome.
Jerry
How do we find the cost of this vehicle conversion? Any comments on Glaval conversion packages?
Thanks
No NADA book values available.
I sold a '95 Chevy/Tiara 2 years ago for $13,000.
Jerry
Glaval Corp. has stopped releasing MSRP.
Last year published was 1996.
I know of one individual who has had unsatisfactory experience with Universal quality and contends she will avoid this brand in the future.
I have no first hand experience with Universal.
You might try comparing value with a similarly equipped E150 Wagon.
Jerry
dmdugan
No experience. Manufacturer last released pricing with the 1991 model year.
Jerry
i am looking at a 2000 ford van with the basic
explorer package with a tv n vcr....the van list
for 26000...the total list price on the van is 37500....what does the explorer package list
for??? thank u for any help
No information available on the Explorer. Some companies have decided not to release msrp and this is one of them.
Personnally, I think these companies should start hearing from the buying public.
Jerry
chevy
astro van i was wondering if you had price guidelines to go by...thank you
version van for a few weeks now and have run across a few companies that I don't have any information on. Anyone have information on quality, owner satisfaction, web site address, etc. on these converters? Eclipse, Sherrod, Regency, Jayco, American, and Gulf Stream. I can be contacted at dalega@hotmail.com. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
the '99 msrp was 7,049. used whsle 3,900. retail 5,240. Add Astro cargo van value to those #'s
Jerry
www.sherrodvans.com
Jerry
Sherrod and liked Jayco a lot also. We thought the Chevy Express conversions handled the best, The Sherrod ,in our opinion,was the quietest and smoothest on the road. We have about 15k miles
on ours, we have 5 kids that enjoy it very much also it has lots of room and features for kids and adults.
Jerry
No windows (except on sliding & read doors)
No rear seats
I suppose I could buy the club wagon and remove the seats, but I do not want all the windows.
Does anyone know a conversion company that could build this type of van?
Will Ford sell me the incomplete vehicle?
Any ideas or thoughts ?
Thanks a bunch.
Does any
really love the room (the gas is another thing :-0
I want obtain some parts for a malfunctioning seat
but cannot not find Gemini Conversions, Inc. to
contact them. Has anyone heard of them? Is there another place I can search? (web search did
no good). Thanks, Lon
Checking a couple of others indicates conversion value 1200. to 1600.
If so who would you recommend?
Any cost savings buying direct?
How does warranty work?
We are interested in a GM product and have looked at Regency, Sherrod, Mark lll, American, Quality Coach, and Explorer so far...
Thanx for any and all info....
Jerry
Regards
C.F.Lea
conversion van. I've looked at a few different
conversion companies and "Southern Comfort" seems
to be one of the better ones out there. As I live
in Ga. and Southern Comfort's factory is in
Alabama, is it worth the trip out there for a
possible better deal? Possible demo or a 1999... Also, how does Southern Comfort stack up against the other conversion packages?
My comparisons:
Sherrod - Nice package, a little pricy ???
Gladiator - Only saw low ended packages...
Discovery - Cheaply made...
Quality Coach - Reasonably priced, but no
attention to detail...wasn't impressed !!!
Regency - Looks nice on the Internet, but haven't
found any dealerships around that had any...
Choo Choo - Only saw low ended packages...
Reply to: Vegemann7@earthlink.net
1997 Ford Econoline Triton V8 engine W/53000miles
Original owner....van immaculate...totally trouble free. Need to downsize.
Conversion done by Infinity Motors, Amityville NY
1998 conversion. Execuitive conversion package..
All leatherseats(4 captain chairs) ...TV...VCR...Nintendo..all wood trim in polished gloss..ground effects all around base of van..wind guards...tires < 10K miles...Passive alarm....remote start (great in winter)...special paint job. This van is a traveling livingroom.
Any idea about wholesale (for trade in) or retail value in open market?
I have no personal knowledge of the company.
Jerry
We are buying our first Conversion Van. We found one locally that we liked. Its's a Ford E-150 with 54K miles, 5.8 V8 - all power, dual air. The body is like new, the engine purrs nicely, and it handles well. Its also very clean.
The conversion package is by Phonenix. Its a high top with cloth interior, a few oak cupholders,etc.., tv/vcp, manual sofabed. It doesn't have comparents all around on top, headphone jacks, mood lighting above and some of the other extras I've seen. The car is selling for 15K (is this a good price?)
How is Phoenix ? I've heard of MarkIII, Explorer and others.. Does Phoenix make good quality conversions?
Also what is typical of a Ford E-150..with meticulous care..is it possible to get 150K or more in milage on such a vehicle? At $15,000 it would be nice to get at least 100K on it.
Thanks a million for taking the time to read this!
Regards,
Joe