2000 Dodge Ram Conversion Van 1500 Spruce 52,000 Miles Parts Or Fix Broken Frame on 2040-cars
Norwalk, Ohio, United States
Body Type:Minivan, Van
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:V6
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
Make: Dodge
Model: Ram 1500
Trim: Conversion Van -- Starcraft
Options: Cassette Player
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Windows
Drive Type: Automatic
Mileage: 52,000
Exterior Color: Spruce Green
Disability Equipped: No
Interior Color: Olive Green
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Number of Cylinders: 6
This van was in seemingly excellent condition for it's age. I purchased it from a dealer who also works for a Mercedes dealership in the Youngstown area--it was a trade-in on a Mercedes Benz. The previous owners took excellent care of it...other than sun fade on the paint and a scratch here and there, it looked great for being a 2000. I paid a full $4100 out the door for it in late September 2012 after having a mechanical engineer look it over. In December 2012, the brakes went out and it was a rusted brake line which he replaced. He wiggled the suspension parts around and said it was tight. His concern was that the steering was a little loose at center, but I'd been told by friends that that is typical on the old Dodges and figured the steering box just needed tightened. Otherwise, it drove GREAT! In February 2012 the steering wheel was off center as if you didn't align it when doing tie rod ends. The steering gradually got looser and less stable. Figured it needed tie rod ends--that's what the slight wandering felt like. These are the only warnings I really got that anything was wrong. Upon parking in a small hardware store parking lot that was lacking in space and required quite a few turns back and forth to get situated and parked properly in a tight space (April 2012), the steering became completely independent of turning the wheel. Had it towed, and was shocked to hear that the frame actually broke because there are so many of these vans still on the road out there and their reviews are pretty good. In disbelief, I looked at it with my own eyes and it is the case. Rusted and broken. The spare tire is missing on this but the jack is still in its holder. The van does have a perfect small bulls-eye chip on the passenger side windshield (no spreading whatsoever) from my bf following a semi a little too close, but this auction does include the repair kit from NAPA to fill it.
This van's interior and engine were as perfect as could get and everything works on it. It only has 52,000 miles on it. Interior is very very clean...was spotless when I purchased it, and the seats are super plush and cozy. The back seat folds down into a super comfy plush bed! Said I would never own a van, but after driving this even my daughters fell in love with the "BIG GREEN VAN"...with the roominess and the ride. When I took it to work, since I wasn't allowed to sit at my desk to read on my lunch break, I would go out to the back seat of the van and read the Bible! It just floated along on the highway and ran perfect.
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Hopefully someone can get use out of this or part out interiors and pieces with one they have. I didn't look into getting the frame fixed as it probably isn't feasible or practical for me financially to have it done by a mechanic or frame shop. (I currently have a rust free Celica and am spoiled by the gas mileage with it! This auction is only for the van.) Clean carfax--email me and I should be able to scan it to you. Clear title. My loss is your gain!
I reserve the right to end this auction early as this vehicle is for sale locally as well and will go to the first person who gives me cash in hand. No warranties express or implied. It is 13 years old. Van is currently located at K G's Auto Repair in Norwalk, OH and will obviously needed to be transported/flat-bedded--it is not drivable in its present condition. Please look at the pictures closely to see the condition of the van. Check my feedback and bid with confidence!
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