Is a 2001 GMC Savana Cargo Van A Good Buy?

Question

2001 GMC Savana 3500 Extended Cargo with a trailer hitch.

The mileage on it is: 125,014 miles (Which is what worries me)

The asking price is reasonable but I want to ensure that GMC has a good reputation as far as reliability. The purpose of this van is to deliver packages within my city and maybe even outside my city.

If GMC is not a good brand, any other type of cargo vans that I should be looking at? I'm going for used and under 8,000.00

Thank you all in advance.

Answer 1

NADA says the average retail value of the van is $9025 minus a $800 deduction for high miles. The general reputation of the GMC product is good. If you don't really need a one ton van to carry the packages you will be transporting it might be more cost efficient to buy a 1500 series van which would probably be less expensive and have a smaller engine which would use less fuel.

Answer 2

Either a GMC or a Chevy will work for you but I personal prefer the GMC because it holds a better resale value.........

As for reliability they are very good and they have a smooth ride and a lot of power to spare.

The mileage is no big deal as long as the seller can show you all of the maintenance records and you will need to invest the extra bucks to have this vehicle completely checked out.

You also need to call the GMC manufacturer and see what they have on file for this vehicle and check the recalls with them as well, just give them the VIN.

Answer 3

The GMC Savana looks pretty cool, $8000 should buy you a pretty decent one.

http://www.driverside.com/servicing/gmc-...

Check out that site, it will give you the estimate costs and maintenance schedules for most used cars.  You might be able to find a better price on a Ford Econoline.

I just typed in "cargo van" and tons of searches came up, give it a shot so you don't get yourself into a bad deal.

Good luck with the deliveries!