91 E150 Conversion van they are asking $4900
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91 E150 Conversion van they are asking $4900
I looked at a fella's 91 Ford Conversion van with 91k miles on it's original tranny and 5.8 engine, he wants $4900 for it. It seems like a decent deal, I'm hoping to find a reliable travel van and was wondering if this is the ticket.
How long before the tranny craps out, 20k more miles? I know my mileage may vary. I have no idea how the van was treated previously, this is not the original owner.
What do ya think? Pull the trigger or pass??
tony
How long before the tranny craps out, 20k more miles? I know my mileage may vary. I have no idea how the van was treated previously, this is not the original owner.
What do ya think? Pull the trigger or pass??
tony
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91 e150 $4900
thats a lot of cash for a 91 you can get a 97 or 98 with the same miles for that. i have owned a few 89-91 vans and a few 92-97`s also. i would rather have the older small block ford engine (351w) over the triton v8`s. but i also like the newer body style over the older one. try looking for a 95-96 ford van with a 5.8. the 97 and up vans have triton engines and if you do some research here on the board you will find that they have a lot of engine problems untill 2003 (spark plug blow out) (and coil pack problems) if it was me and i was spending that kinda cash i would be looking for a 95-96 van with a 351w. thats the 2 best years for the 351w and the last years also. they get the best gas milage out of earlier small blocks. and the 96 has the better e4od transmission. we have almost 200,000 on a 96 e250 work van and it has been worked hard. orignal engine and transmission. we have pulled heavy trailers,and the van also carries a ton of ladders and tools for work.
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I recently purchased a 91 E150 Hightop Explorer Conversion van for $1500. I had to put new radiator hoses, new radiator, new waterpump and belt, plugs, airfilter and oil change. All else was good on it. Very clean and straight. 302 with towing package including Reese hitch and transmission cooler. 122K and it is a fantastic van. I had 180K on my 92 F150 AOD before it went bad on me.
I have a lot of faith in the Ford products and will continue to as they have treated me well.
I have a lot of faith in the Ford products and will continue to as they have treated me well.
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yep. 1000 for a 87 hi top in ny. had issues. needed exhaust and rad. check ebay for prices in your area. these vans all lose value once they leave the lots. my freind works selling fords and sez that he loses a customer for life after selling a conversion. 40g van worth 25g in a years time. the older conversions are cheap. you can put the extra cash into fixing stuff that goes bad.
the older trannies are quite strong. knock on wood. no probs so far.
look for fluid leaks and knocking. these probs can be tricky to fix on vans.
if your looking for a low top, you can get a great deal out there. lotta nice convs.
good luck.
rob
the older trannies are quite strong. knock on wood. no probs so far.
look for fluid leaks and knocking. these probs can be tricky to fix on vans.
if your looking for a low top, you can get a great deal out there. lotta nice convs.
good luck.
rob
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In my mind, conversions vans are worth way less then factory club wagons. Especially if you crawl underneath and see how the seats are usually attached. The junkyard around here is full of conversion vans.
I would not offer more then what the book value for a private party was for the vehicle. KBB says $1600 (good)-$1900(excellent condition). Do not bother adding extra money for extra options because once it is six years old, it does not matter any more. Once it is ten years old, almost anything is just a $2000 vehicle unless it is a 4x4 or exceptional condition.
I would let it stick around and if it does not sell, offer him $1800-$2000.
I would not offer more then what the book value for a private party was for the vehicle. KBB says $1600 (good)-$1900(excellent condition). Do not bother adding extra money for extra options because once it is six years old, it does not matter any more. Once it is ten years old, almost anything is just a $2000 vehicle unless it is a 4x4 or exceptional condition.
I would let it stick around and if it does not sell, offer him $1800-$2000.
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I've been asking $2500 for my 1990. 139,000 miles, runs excellent, rock solid dependable, no problems. With gas prices like they are, nobody is interested. I get 15 mpg back and forth to work, better than my Expy.
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3sp non-AOD C6 tranny, or 5 sp AOD? (second is much better!)
The value depends a lot on the conversions and general condition. Good conversions can be really expensive! Sportsmobile stuff, especially the pop-up penthouse top, commands high prices even well-used. Propane system, proper foldout beds, fridge, and sink cost a small fortune but they need to be working. On the other hand, just a fixed topper, carpet, and some cupholders isn't anything special.
It'd need to be real "special" to get $4900 at this age though. Lots of garden variety conversions out there.
The value depends a lot on the conversions and general condition. Good conversions can be really expensive! Sportsmobile stuff, especially the pop-up penthouse top, commands high prices even well-used. Propane system, proper foldout beds, fridge, and sink cost a small fortune but they need to be working. On the other hand, just a fixed topper, carpet, and some cupholders isn't anything special.
It'd need to be real "special" to get $4900 at this age though. Lots of garden variety conversions out there.
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