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2003 Chevrolet Venture Passenger Van Automatic 3.4 V6 Loaded Low Compr. #5 Cyl. on 2040-cars

Year:2003 Mileage:157150
Location:

Richlands, Virginia, United States

Richlands, Virginia, United States
Advertising:
Body Type:Minivan, Van
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:3.4 V6
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
Transmission:Automatic
VIN: 1GNDX03E63D114657 Year: 2003
Make: Chevrolet
Model: Venture
Options: CD Player
Trim: Mini-van 5 door
Safety Features: Anti-Lock Brakes, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Windows
Drive Type: FWD
Mileage: 157,150
Number of Cylinders: 6
Disability Equipped: No
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
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. ... 

     I bought this 2003 Chevrolet Venture passenger van at an auction thinking I was getting a great buy and could sell it at a substantial profit then found out that it has low compression on no. 5 cylinder, so I'm putting it on ebay, expecting to lose money and mark it up as experience. Van is registered and insured; doesn't drive too badly - you can feel the miss at lower speeds. I've run it a distance on the highway with no overheating or other problems. Automatic transmission seems to shift nicely. No signs of oil usage. Spark plugs looked good - I put new iridium plugs back in instead of old ones (still have old ones if you want to see them). Heat and air conditioning work.  Gas gauge does not. Odometer reading doesn't always light up, sometimes yes, sometimes no. Service engine light is on because of engine miss (I had a mechanic scan it and do the compression test). ABS light is on - mechanic said the sensor at the left front wheel needs to be replaced. 


Van looks good inside and out. Not perfect - examine pictures and you'll see that, but in my opinion, pretty nice for an '03. Note dent on right rear corner (see pic). Also see pic of windshield - cracked in lower half. Tires have fair tread. I haven't measured the depth, but I'm pretty sure it's deep enough to pass state inspection. You have to add a little air to the right front once every week or so. Has no spare tire. Has current VA sticker which expires end of August.

I think the previous owners may have had a dog, and he left some odor in the car. Not urine or anything, just dog. I've had the van closed up most of the time, so it hasn't gotten much air.

Please read description carefully, inspect pictures, and ask any questions you may have before bidding. 

This van is also for sale locally, so I reserve the right to end auction early.

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