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Posted by: Dave Cawdrey Jul 3 2003, 12:53 PM

Wife likes the red Eurovan. And we found (and lost) a place that sells an exterior lift. It tucks neatly below the door, under the van.

We need someone to see if its in decent shape. Only 3 days left, and the holiday prolly won't make it any easier. But, if someone could help...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2421959367&category=15296

Thanks (again) for everyone's help.


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Posted by: seanery Jul 3 2003, 01:15 PM

That looks pretty nice Dave!

Posted by: KaptKaos Jul 3 2003, 03:07 PM

Dave,

I might be able to look at it, but it would be Saturday at the earliest. I would assume that they are closed on Friday.

I am not sure what to look for other than the obvious things. I do not know these vans well. I could vouch for general condition, tires, brakes (if they'll pull a wheel) and how it drives. I might not be much help after that.

If you are serious, get their address and phone number and find out when I could see it Saturday AM. I am about 40 minutes from Mailbu. Being Independence Day weekend, traffic will be rough on PCH. Early, like 7:00 AM would be best.

Let me know.

- Joe

Posted by: VegasRacer Jul 3 2003, 03:50 PM

This red one does look nice.

But I still want the Ziggy Marley Rasta Van.

Hey Dave - Did you get your new chair yet?
(Wow that's pretty cool. This smilie's title has your name on it in the HTML code)

Posted by: Dave Cawdrey Jul 3 2003, 04:00 PM

Posted by: seanery Jul 3 2003, 04:01 PM

Dave,
they are racing tonite, and have to pack the truck and trailer and be out by 9am. So, it's gonna be a long nite.
After that, I'm not sure what his plans are, but I know he only carries 1 cell phone battery, so it's never charged.

Posted by: Dave Cawdrey Jul 3 2003, 04:06 PM

Posted by: Britain Smith Jul 3 2003, 04:59 PM

Speaking of needing to talk with Brad...if you see him, remind him to call Britain to let me know when to pick him up from the airport tomorrow.

-Britain

Posted by: drew365 Jul 3 2003, 05:27 PM

I am in L.A. also though I don't know much about these vans, I could look at it and tell you if it's a shiny POS or not. I e-mailed the seller and asked for an address, phone number and when he was available on Sat. I'll let you know if I hear back from him. If the door handle falls off in my hand, that would be bad, right?

Posted by: Dave Cawdrey Jul 3 2003, 06:47 PM

I got all the contact info. She (Lisa) said its reliable, so... I guess someone should just make sure. Here is the info:

yes very reliable, call me at 310 927 2006 lisa, the van is located at 2120
lincoln bl in the city of santa monica 1blk south of pico bl

Britain,
So Brad will be home tomorrow?

Posted by: KaptKaos Jul 3 2003, 07:09 PM

Posted by: KaptKaos Jul 3 2003, 07:14 PM

Dave,

I just talked to Lisa. I will call her Saturday and see if I can go see it in the AM. If I hadn't already had two martinis, I would have driven up there now.



If there is anyone else closer, maybe they could see it tonight.

Let me know if you get other feedback.

- Joe

Posted by: Dave Cawdrey Jul 3 2003, 07:56 PM

Joe,

That sounds great (Sat.) It'll give me a chance to talk w/ Brad tomorrow.

Thanks again, Kapt'n

Posted by: campbellcj Jul 3 2003, 09:08 PM

Shoot...the one day I didn't check the board at lunchtime and I coulda helped with this. That location is barely a mile from my office.

I won't be back down that way until Monday, but lemme know if any follow-up needs to be done next week. Good luck.

Posted by: Dave Cawdrey Jul 3 2003, 09:34 PM

HA! I found the lift...

Waddau think?


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Posted by: Bruce Allert Jul 3 2003, 11:46 PM

Hi Dave, when I was out checking vans & lifts for you at the beginning I went to a place called Performance Mobility. It does custom work specifically for chair access in whatever vehicle you want. Charlie, the owner & founder of the company is also in a chair so he really knows peoples needs. While talking to him he showed me one of these types of lifts. There are 2 kinds if memory serves. One of them had to do with a chain drive and he mentioned having problems with them if something (I can't remember) wasn't done right. Give Charlie a call and ask him about it. He is a straight person and wouldn't steer ya wrong. Here's the address & phone number.
4347 NW Yeon Avenue Portland, Oregon 97210. Portland Area: (503) 243-2940 .
He did a wheelchair lift for my late wife.
bruce

Posted by: boxstr Jul 4 2003, 09:25 AM

Didn't they just do that to a Toyota Tundra on Monster Garage..K. think flames
CCLINVANLAND

Posted by: mikester Jul 4 2003, 01:09 PM

I live right there, I'll go drive by it today and see if I can see it.

Posted by: Dave Cawdrey Jul 4 2003, 01:40 PM

Thanks mikester Hey, see if those are wheels or wheel covers, if you can

The auction is moving along...

Posted by: krk Jul 4 2003, 02:03 PM

Dave,

I just talked to Lisa. I will call her Saturday and see if I can go see it in the AM. If I hadn't already had two martinis, I would have driven up there now.



If there is anyone else closer, maybe they could see it tonight.

Let me know if you get other feedback.

- Joe

Posted by: KaptKaos Jul 4 2003, 02:44 PM

Posted by: krk Jul 4 2003, 03:09 PM

QUOTE

good to see another martini fan on the board. Hm.... maybe we need a smilie?

Saphire Martini, dry, with 3 bleu cheese stuffed olives.

This smiley will have to do - for now:

- Joe

Posted by: mikester Jul 4 2003, 03:50 PM

I actually went over there today and took a look at it. Only on the outside though, didn't look terribly bad but it had some oxidation. Through the windows the interior looked acceptable. A little wear on the driver's seat. The wheels are hub caps and the passenger side front looks a bit worn. I didn't see anything glaringly wrong with it, but they were closed and I couldn't get inside.

Joe and I will go again in the morning.

Posted by: Dave Cawdrey Jul 4 2003, 03:51 PM

Alright you hi-jackers

Here's one a bit better...

Posted by: krk Jul 4 2003, 04:23 PM

Dude,

That's a *great* smilie -- have a great 4th! If you need something checked out in San Jose, I can and will pitch in!

kim.

Posted by: swood Jul 4 2003, 08:44 PM

Sorry Dave...another hijack.

FOrget that sapphire gin or any other. Plymouth all the way!!!!! If you see it, buy it. Go NOW!!

Posted by: KaptKaos Jul 4 2003, 11:18 PM

Plymouth? Next thing you know, people will be telling me to get Boodles or some other nonesense.

- Joe

Posted by: swood Jul 5 2003, 10:27 AM

Continuing the hijack...Again, sorry Dave.

Kapt - Ok, I like the Sapphire. But dude, you've got to graduate your taste buds and give yourself a treat with the Plymouth Gin. I kid you not. Try it and you'll see what I'm talking about. http://www.plymouthgin.com/index.cfm?articleid=85

I'll pretend you didn't mention Boodles...!

Posted by: KaptKaos Jul 5 2003, 12:47 PM

Dave,

I called the lady three times this morning, nothing but voicemail.

I left a message and I am waiting to hear back from her. I'll keep you posted if I hear from her.

- Joe

Posted by: Dave Cawdrey Jul 5 2003, 01:13 PM

She prolly had a few too many martini's last night

Posted by: KaptKaos Jul 5 2003, 03:26 PM

Dave,

It looks like it may be being bid up by a shill bidder. I never trust new IDs buying big ticket items on ebay the first go around. Makes me concerned.

Too many martinis? How does that happen?

- Joe

Posted by: Dave Cawdrey Jul 5 2003, 05:42 PM

Still no word from the seller, huh? Wife is liking it more and more

Here's the KBB quote: W/out the power steering or ABS is $5800 I am unsure of these options...


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Posted by: KaptKaos Jul 5 2003, 10:13 PM

Nothing still.

I can look at it tomorrow too, assuming she calls. I don't know what to tell you. You are taking a risk if you go forward. Heck, you were taking a risk by having me look at it. At least then you'd know if it acutally ran or not.

I'll let you know if she calls me and I'll zip on up and take a look-see.

- Joe

Posted by: Dave Cawdrey Jul 7 2003, 01:53 PM

Brad,

See the first post for the auction.

Thanks again, for EVERYONES help... More to come

Posted by: ThinAir914 Jul 7 2003, 05:23 PM

I've got a 2000 Eurovan Camper. It is equipped with the VR-6 engine. It is very smooth and quiet and probably the only automatic transmission that I have ever liked.

I recently talked to an owner of a Eurovan (passenger version) that was similarly equipped and he had the same feelings about how wonderful his van performed. He also had owned an early Eurovan like this one that had the Audi 5 cylinder engine in it. He said that the engine and transmission were not nearly as well matched as in the new VR-6 models. Instead of being smooth shifters, the early ones were very stiff and he felt that the gearing was not well matched with the result that it didn't shift smoothly or when he thought it should.

I don't have any personal experience with the early Eurovan models, and I don't remember what year they moved to the VR-6. I also can't testify to how mechanically astute this owner is. I figured I'd pass it on just for information.