2005 Dodge Sprinter 2500 Base Standard Cargo Van 3-door 2.7l 140" on 2040-cars

US $12,495.00

Year:2005 Mileage:156500 Color: Silver /
Gray

Location:

Henrico, Virginia, United States

2005 Dodge Sprinter 2500 Base Standard Cargo Van 3-Door 2.7L 140

Advertising:

Transmission:Automatic
Body Type:Standard Cargo Van
Engine:2.7L 2687CC 165Cu. In. l5 DIESEL DOHC Turbocharged
Vehicle Title:Clear
Fuel Type:Diesel
For Sale By:Private Seller

VIN: wd2pd644955753277 Year: 2005
Number of Cylinders: 5
Make: Dodge
Model: Sprinter 2500
Trim: Base Standard Cargo Van 3-Door
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Drive Type: RWD
Safety Features: Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag
Mileage: 156,500
Power Options: Air Conditioning
Exterior Color: Silver
Interior Color: Gray

Condition: UsedA 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.Seller Notes:"Small hole in drivers seat from getting in and out, paint a little dinged up here and there, nothing out of the ordinary for a pretty clean vehicle from 2005."

The Good:

It is really clean inside and out, runs great, and has a fairly new (June 2013-2014) Virginia safety inspection. I took it to my mechanic who services these vans for FedEx, and he said it looks great. FedEx gets 500,000 miles out of these vehicles, so there is a lot of life in it, and it is a strong solid van. I really like this van, and I kind of hate to get rid of it. It is a strong quiet ride, and comes with lots of extras not included in the pictures. I have toolboxes and shelves that are in good shape, but I do not have them installed currently. I will take pictures of the toolboxes if you want and send them to you, but it is a set of 3 units, bot sliding drawers and shelves, intended to be used inside a work van. Installed, they take up most of one side of the van. They are also loud when you are driving, which is why I took them out. I also have a bench seat for three people that has never been used. I will include it in you want it. It is really clean, and comes with the brackets to install the seat. Also comes with a trailer hitch and ball, although ball is not on hitch in pictures.

In addition, this van comes with the fancy Mercedes rims. I hate to brag, but they really add a lot of the appearance of the van!

Currently, this has about 156500 miles on it, slightly less, but easily has many years and hundreds of thousands miles left if in it. This is powered by a very strong Mercedes 5-cylinder diesel engine. Even comes of a full tank of diesel! You won't find a nicer, cleaner Sprinter Van at this price. I have insulated the walls and floor with closed cell insulation, to make it a nicer quieter ride. Also, this will stay warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer than a stock van. Sometimes you see wool or cotton insulation (open cell insulation), but this absorbs water and the van rusts from the inside out. Not going to happen to this one. Traditionally, these vans also have some trouble with the factory seals on the high top roof, and start to leak water. The seals don't do a great job of flexing when you are driving down the road and hit bumps. This has been water proofed with 3M marine sealant, primed, painted, and clear coated, so you won't have to worry about this down the road.

This does run on biodiesel and normal diesel, and right now there is normal diesel in it. That is all I have ever put in it. My dream was to use this as part of a transportation company, and run it homemade biodiesel, therefore cutting way back on fuel costs, a major expenditure for a transportation business. I acquired 40 some gallons of veggie oil, a bunch of supplies, a water heater for the oil, filters, etc. and realized that it is long and difficult process that I really didn't want to deal with. I was also concerned about the legality of doing this as a business. If you do it in your back yard, no one seems to care. If you do this as a business, you might have to deal with transportation of hazardous materials, use of nasty chemicals, disposal of waste, etc. Didn't want to get in legal trouble as a business. I decided to keep on working at my job and not pursue this. My loss, your gain.

The Bad:

There is a small hole in the drivers seat from getting in and out. The paint is a little dinged up, but nothing out of the ordinary for a van from 2005. Missing one rear mud flap. The title says the listed mileage is not actual, but it is from the previous owner not knowing exactly how many miles were on it when he registered it. He did not have the van with him, made a good guess, and said the mileage was an estimate, therefore not actual. In reality, the mileage on the van is fully and totally correct, but I have not been able to get this off the title, but I have tried. On the vehicle report, there is also something about a lien, but I have the title in hand, free and clear with no liens. Just for your information, the three owners were as follows. 1. Mercedes dealer used this as a parts delivery vehicle for a bit, then sold it. 2. A solar company in VA used this as a work van, but they went out of business. 3. I bought it to use in starting a transportation company, but decided not to go this route.

What to use it for?

What a perfect vehicle for lots of different things.

Often people use them as work vans because they have so much room in them. Easily slide in 4x8 sheets and have lots of room left over. Haul 10, 12, and 14 foot lumber with no problem. Stand up and walk around in your van. Keep your tools dry, protected, and fully enclosed. This van even comes with a ladder rack installed and tool boxes that I don't have installed right now. Let me know if you want pictures with the toolboxes.

Sometimes people use these as Recreational Vehicles. This van is already insulated for a nice quiet ride, and it stays cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter than a stock van. Heat and A/C are real strong. Easy conversion if you are interested. While there are no seats in it now, I do have a bench seat for three people that has never been used. I will include it with the van in you are interested.

These vans are also great for sports enthusiasts. For tailgating, this would be great. How many coolers, grills, food, and guys could you easily fit in here, all while staying out of the rain and keeping your supplies dry and protected. For motorcycle racing, store and transport your bike(s) and equipment in here, and you can sleep comfortably and save money on a hotel room. For scuba diving, have a van full of gear, plenty of room to change and sleep, and take people with you.

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