aja8888
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Our recent rental (or off lease) crpurchase
In early 2019, we decided we needed a "van" type vehicle with the potential for a wheelchair ramp and possible a powered lift. Our aging 2012 Santa Fe was not suitable.
We found a 2019 Dodge Caravan GT with 17,000 miles on it at Enterprise Auto Sales. The van was "off lease" and may have been a rental or a fleet car. The folks selling the van (Enterprise Auto Sales) had no way to tell what its previous service duty was since they just resell turn ins after they pass reconditioning internally.
The van (V6, 6 speed auto trans) has every option available, including leather, power seats (driver and passenger), climate control, two A/C handlers, bluetooth radio, factory NAV, remote start, seat storage in the floor, and many more options. Factory MSRP was mid-$30'sK. We paid $21,000+ TT&L for the van. The van was immaculate inside and out, and came with carpeted floor mats and a rear cargo pad.
Enterprise gives you a 7 day return policy if you decide to change your mind on the purchase. You are good for 1,000 miles in that week. This is a no questions asked" return policy. If you decide to return the vehicle, there is a $200 fee for use of the vehicle. This policy is very reasonable.
I took the van to a local Chrysler/Dodge dealer that week and asked for an evaluation of it. I paid them $150 for that assessment. The only things not right with the van included, 1. the spare tire was underinflated, and 2., there was a small chip in the windshield, which I did not see.
Enterprise replaced the windshield at no cost to me and used OEM glass @ $700+(I have the receipt as I chose the shop). I put air in the spare tire.
Also, Enterprise included a 12 month, 12,000 mile full warranty (parts and labor) with the purchase. The van also has the remaining factory warranty. To date, now at 34,000 miles, we have not had any issues with the vehicle. We have driven it to Wisconsin and back to Texas and average 26 MPG flat out at 70+ MPH with the A/C on.
I'll go this route again of we need another "near new" vehicle.
In early 2019, we decided we needed a "van" type vehicle with the potential for a wheelchair ramp and possible a powered lift. Our aging 2012 Santa Fe was not suitable.
We found a 2019 Dodge Caravan GT with 17,000 miles on it at Enterprise Auto Sales. The van was "off lease" and may have been a rental or a fleet car. The folks selling the van (Enterprise Auto Sales) had no way to tell what its previous service duty was since they just resell turn ins after they pass reconditioning internally.
The van (V6, 6 speed auto trans) has every option available, including leather, power seats (driver and passenger), climate control, two A/C handlers, bluetooth radio, factory NAV, remote start, seat storage in the floor, and many more options. Factory MSRP was mid-$30'sK. We paid $21,000+ TT&L for the van. The van was immaculate inside and out, and came with carpeted floor mats and a rear cargo pad.
Enterprise gives you a 7 day return policy if you decide to change your mind on the purchase. You are good for 1,000 miles in that week. This is a no questions asked" return policy. If you decide to return the vehicle, there is a $200 fee for use of the vehicle. This policy is very reasonable.
I took the van to a local Chrysler/Dodge dealer that week and asked for an evaluation of it. I paid them $150 for that assessment. The only things not right with the van included, 1. the spare tire was underinflated, and 2., there was a small chip in the windshield, which I did not see.
Enterprise replaced the windshield at no cost to me and used OEM glass @ $700+(I have the receipt as I chose the shop). I put air in the spare tire.
Also, Enterprise included a 12 month, 12,000 mile full warranty (parts and labor) with the purchase. The van also has the remaining factory warranty. To date, now at 34,000 miles, we have not had any issues with the vehicle. We have driven it to Wisconsin and back to Texas and average 26 MPG flat out at 70+ MPH with the A/C on.
I'll go this route again of we need another "near new" vehicle.