More than just you and I might have initially been confused by that username---it wasn't until he later revealed his van would be a doggie transport it all fell into place.

 

I've been a van driver since 1966.
I drove a Corvair van, not really a van, more of a core.
Then a 62 Econoline, and the bug bit me.
Since then, I have had 5 Ford vans.
I drove my 72 E300 Supervan for 25 years.
I had a 351 Cleveland 2 bbl, with a C6 and Volvo coupe seats.

Now, I have my 2002 E350 V10 15 passenger van and really enjoy the ride.
I ordered it on my birthday, in 2001.

The only issues I've had are door locks malfunctioning and low voltage in the trailer running light socket in the power distribution box under the hood.

And, I did have to get a new alternator, last year.

My original battery went for 10 years.

I don't like the 8 mpg in town, though.
The 72 got way more mpg.