old dirtbeard writes...
>> A GMC Savana heavy (or Chevy) 1/2 ton cargo van with a 4.3L V6 is tough to
>>beat. It has 2,250 lb. payload, can pull a most any trailer, drives like a
>>car...
> For varying definitions of 'car' that is. I've driven these, and they
>don't
>remind me of any of the cars I've owned. But I think the way to go is a van
>like this, or a truck ( with a cap if necessary ), or something in between
>like
>a Suburban.
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Hi,
Partly here I was trying to say that if you get a recent ('03 or newer) 1/2T GM
van, they come with rack & pinion steering, four-wheel disc brakes with ABS, a
very smooth shifting four-speed auto, etc. They steer, handle and brake very
well. If you get the 4.3L engine, they also are pretty sparing on gas, but with
very good low-end torque (250 ft/lb at 2,200 RPM).
If you go with the 3/4T or ton models, they have recirculating ball steering, a
much heavier-shifting transmission, lower gearing, steer and ride much more
like
a truck and are rather thirsty for fuel. Unless you really need the extra
capacity, you end up paying for the extra capacity in handling, ride and fuel
economy. GM has a 1/2T with a 2,250 lb payload, but it does not beat you up
when
it is empty...it is a great compromise for a daily driver as well.
best,
doug
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