Looking for Moto Van!

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I'm looking to buy a Moto Van. I actually really like the smaller ones like the Dodge ProMaster City Mini vans. I believe they'll fit a 450. The little Ford version of a van I don't believe fits a bike.

I'm open-minded to the possibilities.

I would greatly appreciate any input on what to look for or if you know anything on the Market.

Midwest preferably but for the right deal I could fly out and drive it back!
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kary 4/1/2019 2:16pm
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I've got a Ford Transit Custom (at least it's its name here in France, it's the little Ford you're talking about I think) and my bike fits in it Smile
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navalseabee 4/1/2019 2:24pm
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The Ford Transit Connect will only fit a bike if you suck down the front end, people do say that the Mercedes Metris van will fit a bike if you get the tall long version of it.

I own and DD a 148wb medium roof Transit with the 3.7 regular V6, I wish I would have made the switch long ago.
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madmaxperformance 4/1/2019 2:42pm
4/1/2019 2:42pm
I just got a 2018 Chevy Express with the 2.8 liter duramax in it. I freakin love it, and I cant believe the mileage Im getting. It is averaging 29mpg city and highway combined.

Its a 2500, regular wheelbase.

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Brett_Clark 4/1/2019 5:15pm
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My buddy has a 2004 Chevy express van in Jackson mi for 4000.00. It has the 4.8 in it, 20s and a pretty cool wrap on it. I'll get a couple pics.
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Dirtysmile56 4/1/2019 5:18pm
4/1/2019 5:18pm
madmaxperformance wrote:
I just got a 2018 Chevy Express with the 2.8 liter duramax in it. I freakin love it, and I cant believe the mileage Im getting...
I just got a 2018 Chevy Express with the 2.8 liter duramax in it. I freakin love it, and I cant believe the mileage Im getting. It is averaging 29mpg city and highway combined.

Its a 2500, regular wheelbase.

I didn't know those engines existed. Can you get it in an extended version with the small diesel?
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Chains 4/1/2019 7:06pm
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I got a 15 transit med height and med length with 80,000 miles.......16 grand. Its all set up for moto with full size bed up front with the wall in between. Only 3 hours from ya.
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Spooner 4/1/2019 7:08pm
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kary wrote:
I've got a Ford Transit Custom (at least it's its name here in France, it's the little Ford you're talking about I think) and my bike...
I've got a Ford Transit Custom (at least it's its name here in France, it's the little Ford you're talking about I think) and my bike fits in it Smile
We don’t get the custom here unfortunately, just the connect and standard Transit. It sucks because it’s the perfect size. I love my connect but if it were just a little bigger it would be awesome.
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pancake 4/1/2019 7:10pm
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I picked up a leftover 2017 Chevy City Express (rebadged Nissan NV200). You can easily fit a 450 and all your crap in the back, and I’ve heard of people squeezing two in but I haven’t tried that. It gets 29mpg and the only real downside I’ve seen is the 185/65-15 load 92-94 tires are expensive and don’t last very long.. there aren’t many options in that size and load rating. Otherwise, I’m going to run the wheels off and maybe look at a Metris or the baby diesel express next time around.
madmaxperformance 4/1/2019 10:01pm
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madmaxperformance wrote:
I just got a 2018 Chevy Express with the 2.8 liter duramax in it. I freakin love it, and I cant believe the mileage Im getting...
I just got a 2018 Chevy Express with the 2.8 liter duramax in it. I freakin love it, and I cant believe the mileage Im getting. It is averaging 29mpg city and highway combined.

Its a 2500, regular wheelbase.

Dirtysmile56 wrote:
I didn't know those engines existed. Can you get it in an extended version with the small diesel?
You sure can. I wish mine was extended.
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NicNak 4/2/2019 6:45am
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Brett_Clark wrote:
My buddy has a 2004 Chevy express van in Jackson mi for 4000.00. It has the 4.8 in it, 20s and a pretty cool wrap on...
My buddy has a 2004 Chevy express van in Jackson mi for 4000.00. It has the 4.8 in it, 20s and a pretty cool wrap on it. I'll get a couple pics.
Thanks for all the information guys! I've found a couple good ones but still keeping my eye out and evaluating options. That's a pretty good price tbh, if you post some pics that would be grand.
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dh893 4/2/2019 11:22am
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Chains wrote:
I got a 15 transit med height and med length with 80,000 miles.......16 grand. Its all set up for moto with full size bed up front...
I got a 15 transit med height and med length with 80,000 miles.......16 grand. Its all set up for moto with full size bed up front with the wall in between. Only 3 hours from ya.
I PM'd you
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Spat24 4/2/2019 12:28pm
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Chains wrote:
I got a 15 transit med height and med length with 80,000 miles.......16 grand. Its all set up for moto with full size bed up front...
I got a 15 transit med height and med length with 80,000 miles.......16 grand. Its all set up for moto with full size bed up front with the wall in between. Only 3 hours from ya.
do you have any pis of your van?
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NicNak 4/2/2019 12:30pm
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Chains wrote:
I got a 15 transit med height and med length with 80,000 miles.......16 grand. Its all set up for moto with full size bed up front...
I got a 15 transit med height and med length with 80,000 miles.......16 grand. Its all set up for moto with full size bed up front with the wall in between. Only 3 hours from ya.
dh893 wrote:
I PM'd you
I do not believe Vital PM's work. Could you email me? NickNeys492@gmail.com

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