I am looking for a used van and am trying to decide which engine to target for my search.
Here's what I'm planning:
Since I am purchasing used, there doesn't seem to be a huge difference in upfront costs, so I'm mostly concerned with maintenance and fuel economy. I've read that the diesels have higher maintenance costs, but it looks like the 3.5's do too?
For those of you who have high roof extended vans, I would love to hear your experiences with the different engine types in terms of fuel economy, maintenance, and life expectancy before major problems. Also, does the axel ratio have a major effect? How about single vs. dual rear wheel?
Thanks so much for your time!
Here's what I'm planning:
- High Roof Extended Body
- Camper Conversion - examples seem to be about 2,000 pounds of continuous payload?
- Probably a lot of highway miles
- I care less about the "power" and being "fun" to drive
- I am leaning toward purchasing a passenger van or a van with windows all around. Most of these are 3.5 Ecoboost, but I have seen one or two that are diesel.
Since I am purchasing used, there doesn't seem to be a huge difference in upfront costs, so I'm mostly concerned with maintenance and fuel economy. I've read that the diesels have higher maintenance costs, but it looks like the 3.5's do too?
For those of you who have high roof extended vans, I would love to hear your experiences with the different engine types in terms of fuel economy, maintenance, and life expectancy before major problems. Also, does the axel ratio have a major effect? How about single vs. dual rear wheel?
Thanks so much for your time!
