I have a new gig as a fork lift tech and they are letting me pick the van I get. Will be brandy new so let's hear some opinions/ideas.
I am liking the Sprinter Diesel. Anyone know anythin bout em?
I have been training with a guy that runs a Chevy 1 ton with a Duramax. Nice van but I feel cramped in it. They seem to have a mix of all kinds so they are open minded.....
View Poll Results: What kinda van do I need??
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Dodge Sprinter
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Chevy 1 Ton
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Ford 1 ton
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Diesel Chevy/GMC
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Diesel Ford
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63 Econoline Shorty
3 8.11%
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Thread: Work Van Poll
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10-26-2006, 08:56 PM #1Mr Bitter
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Work Van Poll
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10-26-2006, 09:02 PM #2Newbie
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I voted for the Ford 1 ton. They have very few problems and will take a serious beating. Major problem with them is the ball joints wearing out, but replace them with joints that have grease zerks and they will last a lot longer.
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10-26-2006, 09:05 PM #3Brumbrabrabra!!
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Ive been using work Vans for 12 years at different companys.
The Chevys were by far the best.
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10-26-2006, 09:11 PM #4The man in the box
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Chevy 1 ton.
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10-26-2006, 09:13 PM #5Just some slow stock shit!
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go for the chevy 1 ton
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10-27-2006, 06:19 AM #6Bob the Builder says:
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dodge sprinters are the same thing as those freightliner 250 and 350 vans. not a big fan of them. I've seen some of those have problems. Go with either a durmax chevy or a powerstroke ford van.
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10-27-2006, 07:03 AM #7Ol' School
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There all junk and fall apart, there called work VAN'S so you figured they'd make them like a tank but nooooooooooooo they dont. I would say the Ford.
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10-27-2006, 07:03 AM #8Fireworks And Storage
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We use chevy at work. I prefer them over the couple fords that we had.
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10-27-2006, 09:03 AM #9BCM Cruiser
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We use ford vans at my work you would be suprised at the amount of weight they haul and the beating they take
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10-27-2006, 09:18 AM #10Post whore
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I have been using work vans for 16 years and I think between performance and the mechanicals the chevs and the fords have been pretty equal in my experience. Although I lost more races in our Chevys...
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10-27-2006, 10:35 AM #11Newbie
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Do the newer Chevys still have the huge doghouse and tight footwells? I always got annoyed by that with the older ones.
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10-27-2006, 05:04 PM #12Saab vs The Police...
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Buying new or used? The diesel will retain it's value better for resale in the long run, and they're extremely reliable... Of course, I'm a Ford guy so I say FORD!!! And if it's a used one... the 300 I6 is a good motor, but I'm sure you already knew that...
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10-27-2006, 05:08 PM #13Mr Bitter
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But I can score a 170 Falcon Six in the 63!
I am considering the GMC/Chevy with a diesel. I need to sit in the drivers side of the Chevy and see how I fit. The pass side is tight and I have big feet....
Originally Posted by 01v6stangpwr
Buying new or used? The diesel will retain it's value better for resale in the long run, and they're extremely reliable... Of course, I'm a Ford guy so I say FORD!!! And if it's a used one... the 300 I6 is a good motor, but I'm sure you already knew that...It is better to be hated for what you are than to be loved for what you are not.--Andre Gide
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10-27-2006, 07:48 PM #14Bob the Builder says:
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most vans are that way. I know my previous employer had a 2000 E350 econoline with the 5.4, and it had about 250k miles and still ran strong. ball joints were in need of replacing but otherwise she was good. and I know everyone beats the hell out of it. AC still blew ice cold.
The democracy will cease to exist when you take from those willing to work and give to those that are not - Thomas Jefferson Originally Posted by pOrk
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10-28-2006, 03:12 PM #15I Dunno?
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I'd say a Ford w/ a diesel. There are four w/ over 300k on ebay right now and I remember seeing one w/ over 700k. I'm not really a Ford guy, but those things seem to go forever!
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10-31-2006, 07:41 PM #16Mr Bitter
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I have pretty much set my mind on a GMC with a Diesel. I ran a Ford that last few days and it just didn't feel right. I have big feet and when I hit the gas pedal I was on the brakes half the time. The back doors just don't open as far as the GMC's do.
The one I ran had a Triton in it and it seemed to be kind of noisy for having 50k on the clock. Is that a common thing???
Of course I could get a GMC with an LS1........It is better to be hated for what you are than to be loved for what you are not.--Andre Gide
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10-31-2006, 08:05 PM #172006 roadking custom.
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so are you NOT working at the bike shop in racine anymore or is this just a second job? for the winter?
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10-31-2006, 08:16 PM #18Mr Bitter
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I quit working down there a couple weeks ago and got a regular adult job. There were days that I lost money by driving to Racine. My new gig pays hourly, is M-F and I have family insurance for $75 a month!
Thry supply uniforms, tools, the van, gas and a company credit card. I will still work on bikes from home so feel free to ask me for help anytime.
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10-31-2006, 08:26 PM #192006 roadking custom.
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ah i C, i figured you got payed hourly at the bike shop. that sucks that you didn't. but hell 75 a month for the family is cheep i pay 80 a month for my self and the insurance sucks balls.
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10-31-2006, 08:28 PM #20Mr Bitter
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It;s a cool gig for the most part and they even paid me for the week before I started. We sure as hell needed it......
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