Above 100,000 miles: Ford/Chevy/Dodge vans?
Hello all! I am planning to move up to a full sized van. In my price range that usually means over 100k miles. I have not ruled out a Class B, but I think I prefer the DIY route -- buying a plain...
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Naio wrote:Probably not, by the average consumer. There are no bad/good days at an auto plant. Every day is similar and the assembly line is closely monitored. It's not like an RV mfg where a new guy is tasked with doing something and he has to learn on the job.
When looking at used vehicles, is there any way to know if an engine or trans has been rebuilt/replaced?
Am I right to think that rebuilt is not as good, and that the need for either before 150k is a sign a vehicle was from a bad day at the factory or has had hard service?
Or am I just prejudiced?!
Cause of most rebuilding is a poor life of abuse. This is pretty common in the commercial world. Users don't own the van so they treat it as such.
I'd be looking for a privately owned vehicle and for service records. A complete history is worth a lot.
