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Old Oct 13, 2003 | 05:40 PM
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Need Advice: E250 or E350

I'm in the market to purchase a used cargo van for my start up clothing company. I have heard that ford engines are much more superior to chevy. With that being said what are things to look for in used cars?

I have also seen natural gas e250's does anyone have any pros and cons on these alternative gas engines?

Any information you can post on is appreciated.
 
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Old Oct 13, 2003 | 07:12 PM
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You can get a diesel in the Ford vans, I know that. I think it's still the 7.3L Power Stroke, don't know when the 6.0L will make it to the vans.
 
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Old Oct 13, 2003 | 07:18 PM
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The Ford vans were really popular in fleet line more because they had more legroom than the pre 1998 chevy's now I will prolly get flamed for this one, but imo if you are looking at a 98 or newer van then either will be good. If you want an older one then go with the ford. It will run better and has more room for the driver. Plus I think the payload is slightly higher in the ford.
 
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