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carrfamilynj 01-08-2018 07:17 AM

Tow-worthy replacement for Econoline?
 
I'll be in the market soon for a vehicle to replace my 2012 E350 work van. I tow on a weekly basis and the new Transits just don't have the towing capacity that I need. Specs are 3800 pounds for the 3.7 and even less for the 3.5. My E350 extended with 5.4 can haul 7200 all day. I need an extended van for the long material and equipment carrying ability. What's out there?

vettex2 01-08-2018 12:20 PM

A used Econoline?
Fix/rebuild your present van?

baddad457 01-08-2018 03:19 PM

I'd look at the Freightliner vans if that's the case.

Im50fast 01-08-2018 08:20 PM

Why are you in the market to replace the 2012?

carrfamilynj 01-09-2018 04:04 PM


Originally Posted by Im50fast (Post 17712019)
Why are you in the market to replace the 2012?

160k on the odometer, want to sell it while I can still get something for it.

EagleFreek 01-09-2018 04:59 PM

If you want an extended van with real horsepower, the only new option right now is a Chevy Express.

vettex2 01-09-2018 08:50 PM


Originally Posted by carrfamilynj (Post 17714148)
160k on the odometer, want to sell it while I can still get something for it.

Better to run it until it dies from a financial standpoint.

vettex2 01-09-2018 08:52 PM


Originally Posted by EagleFreek (Post 17714265)
If you want an extended van with real horsepower, the only new option right now is a Chevy Express.

If they haven't upgraded the trans significantly, I'd pass.
I think they were made with butter :-X04
I see that they have 6 and 8 speed trans now.

Im50fast 01-10-2018 04:13 AM


Originally Posted by carrfamilynj (Post 17714148)
160k on the odometer, want to sell it while I can still get something for it.

160? It’s just getting started :)I’ll buy it from you.

NICKSAN 01-12-2018 08:34 PM

I would love to have A 2012 econoline with only 160k on it, LOL. How much are you asking? Why not just use it until it needs major work done?


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