Vans, Americans dont do small ones

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So when I eventually get out to the States I'm going to start a business, all going well, and would ideally need a small van. In the UK we have small vans like the VW caddy, Peugeot Partner and ford transit connect. The latter is available in the State but its only been available the last couple of years and are $23k new. I'd be looking to buy used so I was wondring if anyone had any recommendations of vans and/or places to buy (i'd be residing in either OH or PA)

cheers

Dean

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So when I eventually get out to the States I'm going to start a business, all going well, and would ideally need a small van. In the UK we have small vans like the VW caddy, Peugeot Partner and ford transit connect. The latter is available in the State but its only been available the last couple of years and are $23k new. I'd be looking to buy used so I was wondring if anyone had any recommendations of vans and/or places to buy (i'd be residing in either OH or PA)

cheers

Dean

There's a place called internet that has lots of things for sale. I'd start there.

Lotsa different shapes and sizes. Start with the online ads for the major newspapers in the area where you will be living.

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Thanks for the reply even though a little demeaning. Obviously I know about this so called internet, I even used it to link the vans I had referenced.

I have researched a bit but can only find the relatively new Ford Transit Connect yet someone who has be in the US a while might know of an older make and model hence the topic.

[OnMyWayID 1,489]

Thanks for the reply even though a little demeaning. Obviously I know about this so called internet, I even used it to link the vans I had referenced.

I have researched a bit but can only find the relatively new Ford Transit Connect yet someone who has be in the US a while might know of an older make and model hence the topic.

There are areas in most cities where car dealers congregate.. Watch local television (the commercials) when you arrive for about an hour and you will have a good idea where your local ones are You will will be able to get a van/SUV at about any price point you want.. the local Craigslist ads in medium to large cities have tons of them listed as well...

As far as recommendations.. I don't know what you want it for but looking at the photos a mid-sized SUV with fold down seats may also do what you want..

Edited September 1, 2012 by OnMyWayID

[Nich-Nick 3,354]

So when I eventually get out to the States I'm going to start a business, all going well, and would ideally need a small van. In the UK we have small vans like the VW caddy, Peugeot Partner and ford transit connect. The latter is available in the State but its only been available the last couple of years and are $23k new. I'd be looking to buy used so I was wondring if anyone had any recommendations of vans and/or places to buy (i'd be residing in either OH or PA)

cheers

Dean

Top Utility van models http://www.carsdirect.com/car-buying/top-utility-van-models-on-the-market

Google utility van.

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Thanks for the reply even though a little demeaning. Obviously I know about this so called internet, I even used it to link the vans I had referenced.

I have researched a bit but can only find the relatively new Ford Transit Connect yet someone who has be in the US a while might know of an older make and model hence the topic.

You'll be surprised at the shapes and sizes. Do some surfing around.

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You could get in on the next round of Kangoos that I'm importing from the Benelux, LHD, diesel, aircon, about 6900 USD delivered, all over 210000 kilometres on the ticker.

or

Hunt Down a Ford AeroStar Mini Cargo Van. I had one of these for one of my farms , the mileage was amazing. 6 cylinder, never, ever broke down. I remember paying 800 usd for it 2 years ago. It's a man's hauler, complete with security cage, luggage rack and a towing hitch on the back.