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On the surface it sounds somewhat pricey. Is the van a base model, LE, SE, or ES and how many miles are on it? Also, what is the make and model of the conversion package?
Jerry
Also, look for major options such as all-wheel drive and rear air.
Jerry
NADA doesn't show anything for the Mark III on the '98 Ford chassis but here is data for the '98 Chevy chassis.
Low Top MSRP 4198. Whsle. 2250. Retail 3170.
Sport(Hi)Top MSRP 6298. Whsle. 3380. Retail 4760.
Jerry
I drive a Coachmen conversion that I like a lot. You might find this of some help as well:
Ford Recognizes Top Quality Van Converters
4 March 1998
Ford Recognizes Top Quality Van Converters
DETROIT, March 4 /PRNewswire/
Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) today announced the results of its customer satisfaction survey for 1997-model Econoline conversion vans.
The Ford Van Conversion Top Ten Quality Awards are given annually to the converters rated highest in customer satisfaction, owner loyalty and quality.
This year's winners:
1. d'Elegant, Inc., Schoolcraft, Mich.
2. Coachmen Vans, Elkhart, Ind.
3. Superior Vans, Louisville, Ky.
4. Tuscany Motor Coach, Shipshewana, Ind.
5. L.A. West, Lagrange, Ind.
6. Seven-O-Seven, Ind., Elkhart, Ind.
7. Eclipse Conversions, Elkhart, Ind.
8. Companion Vans, Inc., Kosciusko, Mo.
9. Mark III Industries, Ocala, Fla.
10. Osage Industries, Inc., Linn, Mo.
"These converters have excelled in customer satisfaction and moved the quality needle forward," said Jerry Mittman, Recreation and Specialty Vehicles Sales Manager.
Jerry (not Mittman)
My pleasure.
Here are some web sites you might want to look at:
www.coavans.com
www.lawest.com
www.markiii.com
www.starcraftcorp.com/scdiv.htm
www.tuscany-vans.com
Jerry
I've been in the market for a used hi-top conversion van for about a month. I have found a '96 Dodge 2500 with the Mark III LX package, leather seats, Traveler's Convience pkg, game hook-up, etc. The only catch is it has 53,000 miles. I seem like it is in excellent shape . All service records.(dealer is even willing to let me talk to people who traded it in) The dealer wants $15,540. Does this seem reasonable or should I pass and keep looking? He originally wanted close to $17,000. Also, have come across a Ford E150 with a conversion called Infinity. Does anyone know anything about this? Thanks in advance
Thanks in advance
I need a loan and retail value for a '91 Vandura with a Cobra conversion (back when Cobra was manufactured by VanAmerica--now bankrupt). It is a hightop with cloth, TV/VCP, rear stereo, power sofa--loaded except it has steel wheels. I do not know the trim line.
Thanks for your help.
This one is a little difficult. The NADA Van Conversion book doesn't list a '91 so I'll give you the '90 values, and our car guide goes back 7 model years which means I'll give you '92 values on the chassis. You can also check Edmund's for the '91 chassis value.
'92 Vandura G2500
whsle 5,600. retail 7,400.
deduct 350. if V6 engine
deduct 200. if G1500
average mileage range 75 to 80 K
'90 Cobra Conversions, 3 models listed.
Adventurer: whsle 4910. retail 6050.
Ambassador LTD: whsle 5690 retail 7030.
Diplomat: whsle 5020. retail 6200.
Jerry
Thanks in advance.
NADA book values:
Chassis whsle 10775. retail 13075.
Less high mileage 600. to 900.
Mark III LX
whsle. 5350. retail 7090.
Jerry
I guess that 15,795 with new tires, windshield, & smartbox is a pretty good deal. Does anyone have any insight on the wind noise in the front from the door seals. Also, on the Mark III conversion it has six switches to control lights, TV, Speakers, soafbed, etc. in the front over the drivers head. The back lights on these controls never seem to go out. Is this normal? The backlights seem to be low voltage, but I would think they should go out after a certain time.
I wish to trade my 92 Chevy Van , model 20, with
Explorer Conversion package. Can anyone help me
with its trade value?
NADA book shows G20 van value at whsle 7200. and retail at 9200. Average mileage range 80-90 k.
Compare these numbers with Edmund's.
The conversion is a bit difficult. NADA only lists Explorer, by Anaheim Vans in Houston, TX. I suspect that yours is from Indiana.
I can provide values for Coachmen, Mark III, and/or Starcraft if you think any of them would be comparable in value.
Jerry
dcn
Again thank you
cargo van. It would be a dual purpose vehicle.
For work and Pleasure, I am looking into possibly
converting the cab into a kingcab like the trucks. I would appreciate any input in this project.
Thank you,
keliinoi
NADA shows just one MarkIII conversion for the GMC.
MSRP 12,149
Used Whsle 7,670
Used Retail 10,400.
Jerry
We chose a van that had been made in march (it was now october).
Our strategy was:
1) we can't afford it. we just stopped by because we were curious. (true)
2) We are only interested if you can match the price of the Windstar we were considering (about 25K). Again this was true.
They let us take the van home overnight.
They initially offered $5k off.
I said I could not afford it.
Extra gas cost when compared to windstar.
They tried to steer me to a cheap conversion model.
I said I wanted the safety of the Starcraft with their integrated belting system (again, true).
Anyhow, we wound up $700 apart at about $12,500 off sticker.
I thanked him for his time and effort and wished him well. The sales mgr overheard me say we were $700 apart. As I headed to my car with full intentions of buying the windstar, the salesperson stopped me ( I was in my car), and said the mgr met my price.
The key strategy is to ignore the sticker. I normally would not have had the gall to offer an apparently ridiculous figure, but I did so because it was all I could afford and I had an alternative in mind: a minivan.
Also, this was the highest priced van on the lot and had been sitting there for 6 months.
Can't promise this will work again. Sometimes this opportunities are based solely on fortuitous timing.
It has a Regency Brougham conversion: power everything, leather, insulation, door shrouds and pleated window shades, etc., etc.
Any help with pricing this conversion (jboater? ) and especially any suggestions on how to obtain a realistic offer on the value of the van *plus* conversion??
Thanks in advance.
Anyone help me out? Thanks in advance, Lon
Lon
guitarzan
Community Leader/Vans Conference
No data available for 1993.
1994 data follows, however, there are four Regency Brougham models. I am providing the most expensive model data.
Regency Brougham Eagle Hi-top,
whsle, 5,390. retail 6,990. Original msrp 15,135.
Jerry
Looks like a strike out.
NADA indicates no data available after the 1986 model year. Sorry.
Jerry
But, we must weigh the return on (time) investment as we make the decision. If the price is right, it would be worth it, of course. We shall see...
Thanks for your imput and suggestions!
I could fax/email/copy&paste here, the features list I typed up a while back, if you are interested and if you don't mind looking at it again for me. Just let me know.
Thanks!
Craig
These are '94 values for the low top.
Brougham, whsle 4,030. retail 5,230. new msrp 11,375..
Brougham Eagle, whsle 4,440. retail 5,760. new msrp 12,490.
Jerry
thanks
mike
with the Waldoch Sierra Conversion Package. The
van has 61,000 miles. The dealer wants $18,000.
Fair price?? The engine is the 5.4 Triton V-8.
The van just came from the Ford Red Carpet
Lease/auction.
Thanks in Advance!!
What's a fair price for this used car ?
guitarzan
Community leader/Vans conference
NADA shows used whsle 4,860. and retail 6,750. on
the conversion.
NADA also indicates the average mileage range for
'97 vehicle @ 30 - 35 thousand.
Miles on the prospective van should have a
significant adverse impact on the value of the van.
Check Edmund's on chassis value and look closely
at mileage adjustment.
Jerry
I'm afraid I don't have any info for you.
Sounds like a high-end conversion and probably very nice. Sorry I can't be of some help.
Jerry
Can you help me out need info on the following conversions for a 99 Ford E150 with a 5.4l:
dElegant 300 or 500
LA West Excalibur Series or Elite Series.
Thanks in advance,
Joe
If you haven't already done so, you may want to check out lawest's demo prices on their web site www.lawest.com. They usually always carry about a dozen demos at 20-25% discount. These are low mileage demos driven by their reps.
Joel
Thanks for the help. I'll let you know how this works out!
Joe