We love our 1998 Venture but it has had more than its share of problems. We've been looking at new (but used) vans and really don't want to spend much more than $10,000. We kinda swore off another Venture even though we really enjoyed our current one. I just came across a 2005 Venture that is in cherry condition. Body is excellent, interior is excellent. It is an exact match to our 1998 option for option. The color is even very close. The only hitch is it has 110,000 miles on it. I can probably get it for around $6000. They're asking $6900. So the question is, do I risk it?
We were starting to look at vans of other brands in the $12,000 range. I figure if I spend half that on a beautiful van I'll have a lot left in the bank to save for repairs, if they even happen.
Thoughts?