v8dats Posted December 1, 2005 Share Posted December 1, 2005 my boss an i are looking to get another cargo van for his a/c business(my new company truck)and we are looking to get a ne w gmc or chevy van. has anyone owned or driven a new gm cargo van? i did a quick search and learned that the v8 model(5.3) has 335 torque. and we think they look pretty good. anyone know of any anyoing bugs or defects?pros? cons? any info would be appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vashonz Posted December 1, 2005 Share Posted December 1, 2005 I have no idea about the GM vans. However. My dad has been looking at the Dodge sprinter van for his business. They're supposed to be good, mercedes turbo diesel inline 6, gets good mileage, makes decent power. I think its pretty much a mercedes with dodge badges. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike C Posted December 1, 2005 Share Posted December 1, 2005 GM is pretty much GM. Same powertrain in 1/2 ton trucks as 3/4 ton vans for the most part. You can get a de-tunded Duramax in the new ones... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
v8dats Posted December 1, 2005 Author Share Posted December 1, 2005 I have no idea about the GM vans.However. My dad has been looking at the Dodge sprinter van for his business. They're supposed to be good' date=' mercedes turbo diesel inline 6, gets good mileage, makes decent power. I think its pretty much a mercedes with dodge badges.[/quote'] that what boss drives around and we love it.good power lots of room and u get to see everything. and mike , i like the idea. maybe he will spring up on another diesel. he loves his sprinter's turbo diesel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudypoochris Posted December 1, 2005 Share Posted December 1, 2005 I think the ford e-300 series is pretty good. My gf's dad has one. What is nice about it is that many hospitals use them as ambulances. Since many ambulances are required to rive fast, there is a wealth of aftermarket sway bars and everything one would need to get it handling better than stock. Alot of people dislike fords though, that is just my 2 cents. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparks280zt Posted December 1, 2005 Share Posted December 1, 2005 The new Chevy Kodiaks are awesome, the 4500s and up, you can get them with diff beds and 2 or 4 door cabs. My dad has one four door 4500 and one 4 door 5500 both with huge work beds, great trucks. The duramax gets sweet fuel mileage and can tow a crap load Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randy 77zt Posted December 1, 2005 Share Posted December 1, 2005 do not buy a diesel ford-the 6.0 is having many problems.i rode a a mercedes/dodge van in mexico and it seem to run good even with 12 people in it.for a 1/2 tom a chevy with a 5.3 would be good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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