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Shopping for a Used Cargo VanQuestion
Forum Responses
From contributor T: We live in TN and searched craigslist for about two weeks looking for a good used van. There were three good 1 ton Dodges in the Knoxville area. We bought one of them. They are great because of the extra length and weight. From contributor J: I have bought two from dealers that sell Penske rental trucks. They both had less than 100k miles and are in good shape. I'm in California. I would avoid U-Haul like the plague. From contributor K: Friends have been paying ten to thirty cents on the dollar at auction. Lotta fleet lots, with great maintenance. From the original questioner: The auctions (public) around here are kind of sketchy to me. I like to test drive, etc. Nothing good on craigslist right now either. From contributor C: I always save for a rainy day. Deals come along when you least expect 'em. From contributor J: Here in CA, I used an auto broker (a licensed dealer who doesn't maintain stock) to pick up a van from auction for me. He emailed me lists of possible vehicles, and I was able to carfax the VINs, etc. I ended up with a former fleet vehicle (good maintenance) with no body damage at a price 15-25% lower than Craigslist or a regular dealer. It even included shelving, tool drawers (which I sold) and a bulkhead partition (essential for your safety!). Would you like to add information to this article? Interested in writing or submitting an article? Have a question about this article? Have you reviewed the related Knowledge Base areas below? 
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