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2006 Chevrolet Express 1500 Cargo Van 4.3l on 2040-cars

Year:2006 Mileage:344045 Color: DIRTY WHITE /
 SCRUFFY GREY
Location:

Phoenix, Arizona, United States

Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Transmission:QUESTIONABLE
Body Type:Standard Cargo Van
Engine:4.3L 262Cu. In. V6 GAS OHV Naturally Aspirated
Vehicle Title:Clear
Fuel Type:GAS
For Sale By:Private Seller
VIN: 1GCFG15X161212894 Year: 2006
Number of Cylinders: 6
Make: Chevrolet
Model: Express 1500
Trim: Base Standard Cargo Van 4-Door
Warranty: NOT A CHANCE
Drive Type: RWD
Power Options: Air Conditioning
Mileage: 344,045
Exterior Color: DIRTY WHITE
Interior Color: SCRUFFY GREY
Condition: Used: A vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections. ... 

Up for auction is a 2006 Chevy Express 1500 cargo van. 

It's actually a 5 door but eBay only has an option to select 4 door. What's up with that? 


This van looks like it's in mint condition inside and out (if your eyes are closed) and has exceptionally low, low mileage. (344,045 mostly freeway)

It comes with free locksmiths stickers and some big, honkin' padlock hasps on the doors so you can keep the tweekers out of your stuff. 
(see photos, padlocks not included)

The interior is shockingly not too bad if you don't mind a couple of small, random seat holes and stains of unknown origin.
There's a slight odor but I can't quite put my finger on it (not that I'd want to) but I'm pretty positive it's not cat.
The headliner is in one piece but good luck keeping the sun visors from flopping around, I think it's kind of a GM deal.
The glovebox thingie on the doghouse is missing, it's been on my list of things to replace but I just haven't gotten to it yet.  

Despite having purchased the vehicle new, I have very few repair receipts. Not that the van never needed repairs, 
I'm just lousy at keeping records. Honestly in all the time I've owned the van it's never needed anything major, 
these 4.3L engines are darn near bulletproof. 

The oil was changed religiously and the the engine seems strong considering the mileage and the occasional 
"check engine light" that sometimes appears. 

I guarantee this van can be driven at least 10 miles with no major mechanical issues as long as long as you stick 
to the speed limit on side streets. Take it on the freeway and all bets are off. 

The windshield has some pretty interesting cracks; amazingly intricate spiderwebbing but not a ton of 'em. 
The rest of the glass is in good shape. All the doors lock and unlock, open and close and the windows operate 
as they should.The tires are needing replaced but hey, "bald is beautiful".

There are no electrical issues that I'm aware of but I'm unaware of many things. 
All the headlights, tail lights and turn signals worked the last time I checked them (sometime in 2012)  

Somewhat surprisingly, the body doesn't have any major dents.
The front bumper has kind of a big ding in it. Yeah, that's what happens when people J-walk. 

The back cargo area is just that.. a cargo area. There are no benches or racks of any kind but there is a 
bulkhead dividing the front of the cab from the back cargo area. 

I'm starting this listing a $1,000 (I know, right?!?) for a couple of reasons.  
1) even high mileage Express vans are going for stupid money, and
2) I'm sure that the van is worth at least that much in just spare parts.  

Oh, and this is awesome: The A/C actually blows pretty cold.   

Feel free to drop me a line with any questions or to schedule an appointment to come check it out. 
This sale is for local pickup only, I'm far too lazy to ship this van anywhere.
Heck, I don't even plan on washing it. 

I'm in the area of I-17 and Glendale Avenue in Phoenix.

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