How I Found The Perfect Van (AWD, EcoBoost, Extended, High Roof) 😍😍😍

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How I Found The Perfect Van (AWD, EcoBoost, Extended, High Roof) 😍😍😍

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Erik Johnson

Күн бұрын

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@bobstransitvan3053 2 жыл бұрын

I ordered my Transit and waited nine months for it to be built. I wanted to order it so I could get exactly what I wanted - factory swivel seats, windows, color, etc. Luckily, there is a dealership close to my house that specializes in Transits.

@ErikJohnson2020 2 жыл бұрын

If the order times had been 1-2 months I probably would have custom ordered my van as well.

@bjbhehir Жыл бұрын

Everything I put in my van back in 2020 has doubled in price!! Espar heater, Isotherm fridge, 8020 hardware, A/C unit, insulation, maxair fan everything!!

@bjbhehir Жыл бұрын

That's funny I live in Reno and found my 2020 AWD Transit in San Diego. They covered the Uber ride from the airport to the dealership. I negotiated the price over the phone. This was at the beginning of Covid and dealers weren't selling anything. I flew down on South West and the plane and airports were empty!!

@AJourneyOfYourSoul 2 жыл бұрын

I purchased my transit from a couple states away and did a fly and drive.

@ErikJohnson2020 2 жыл бұрын

Did you tell the dealership you were flying in, or did you keep that info to yourself for negotiating?

@AJourneyOfYourSoul 2 жыл бұрын

@@ErikJohnson2020 it never came up until after the deal was done.

@wendydee1884 2 жыл бұрын

Whoa!! Your experience is staggering different than how it is now because of chip shortages. I appreciate your story but right now you chances are nearly zero to find one and PLEASE don’t lead ppl to think they can not negotiate. I started watching KZfaq videos to try to educate myself on buying a new vehicle because I’ve never done so. Thankfully I found YAA and the have deal school 2.0. I learned what I can negotiate and what was unrealistic. I’m confident the build price I got was fair and I did save quite a lot of money. When my van arrives and I go into the finance office I’m also ready to deal.

@ErikJohnson2020 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment!

@blvckdymond9777 3 күн бұрын

Update on how your loving your van?!??!!😅

@joeblow1942 9 ай бұрын

A way to save thousands is to buy it in a state with no sales tax. If you have or can get residency in a state with no sales tax then many dealers outside of that state will work with you to not have to pay sales tax.

@AZRockRunner Жыл бұрын

Given the high interest rate and slowed down economy, i predict the supply will outstrip demand in '23. The whole vanlife will be a distant memory for some as American are returning to work in person.

@fattie2550 9 ай бұрын

Sadly thats not happening yet. These vans are 55K now and no discounts yet.

@Christinejs 8 ай бұрын

@@fattie2550what price were they originally

@fattie2550 8 ай бұрын

@@Christinejs you could prob get one 35-38K after negotiating

@bigdifferencemusicgroup Ай бұрын

I don't think the vanlife craze is going away.

@sunflowerseeds8007 2 жыл бұрын

Erik, were there certain options you were wanting in the van for your build? 2nd Alternator, 2nd Battery, Beefier suspension, AWD, Leather seats, media center, Rotating seats, doubled wheels in back, etc. I get the High Roof, full extended?

@ErikJohnson2020 2 жыл бұрын

So my approach was to prioritize the "must-have" items that I couldn't go back and add-on afterwards, like the extended body, high roof, or single rear wheel. Most everything else you can change or upgrade afterwards should you decide it's required. And as for the dual vs super single rear wheel, single wheel is the better option if you plan on going off pavement, as you risk getting rocks wedged between the two wheels and then rocketing out later on the freeway.