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Thanks to all who replied. I didn't ( and I am not going to) buy the van in question. It drove OK, but it was more beat-up then I thought. I wasn't looking for perfect, but if I am going to buy a van, I am going to buy a new van or newer van. I also drove the Sprinter before anything else. I...

I am looking to purchase a used 2000 GMC Savana (G3500)6.5 diesel. The only problem is that it does not have cruise control. Anyone here ever added cruise control to a GM van (gas or diesel) or know of someone who has? From other websites, I understand that GM wires all vehicles for cruise...

>What model are you talking about? > >Thanks >John My Streetpilot has the same option. Since I think Garmin uses the same base map and basic information for all GPS they make, there are many similarities. I notice that when I pick up at an airport, the airport is shown in great detail...

I bought a refurbished, discontinued Garmin Streetpilot III off of Amazon.com for $400. It has paid for itself many times over, in fuel saved and my sanity. As was mentioned, get the newest one you can ( or can afford). I believe the database in mine is about 3 years old, lots of new stuff was...

> > >Roadpilot: My 2000, 3500 gasser has just turned 512,000 >miles and is still strong and tight. I can't speak to the >GM diesel; however, all of the components common to each >type van have treated me well. I have replaced front discs >and rotors twice and the rear shoes once (last...

>Yes and No. > >You probably already know how projections work and how to >read a financial statement so please don’t be insulted. > >The idea is to figure your overall cost per mile for all >operating expenses based on your actual mileage. In doing >so, the Fuel, tires, and maintenance are...

>most important are you able to get maintance records for >that van >so you know what's what's >if are not able to get any maintance records i would leave >that one a lone Oh, very true. I've been burned more then once by a vehicle with no maintenence records.

I was wondering if the GM van drivers (or former GM van drivers) could tell me what to watch for in a used GM van. There's a 2000 Savana 3500 with a 6.5 Turbo diesel with 56k on the clock that has got my attention, mainly because it's a diesel and it has such low miles. What are some problems...

Thanks for all your answers, Frank. I appreciate it

Frank, Thanks for the reply. My wife is still employed and this past tax year I paid taxes to no one ( I was on unemployment for the first 4 months of 2005)

> >I am a married, independent contractor with my own vehicle, >no employees or helpers. > >First of all,before we go any further. > >1. Did you work for anyone on a full time basis and received >a salary with taxes taken out of your pay?. >2. Is your wife still employed? > My wife is...

If I want to pay into Social Security, how do I figure the amount and how do I make a payment? One last thing. How long can you NOT show a profit for? Isn't there some limit to how long you can not be profitable according to the IRS?

I've been doing this for six months now and I'll ask before the taxman cometh. How do you make a quarterley tax payment to the IRS, Social Security,etc.? I've been setting money aside for taxes (around 17% of gross) since I started, but I wanted to know: 1) How do I estimate and pay my taxes...

For anyone out there new to this, whether you do local or long distance, I highly recommend buying a GPS( if your company doesn't provide one) They aren't perfect and nothing can help you if the dispatcher gives wrong information to you. But it has saved me much time and aggravation in doing...

> In your situation as described by your post. > I would buy a van and stay with what you are doing if you >continue to be profitable and like the work. > The van will be easier to sell when you move on to flying. > The van can also be used for personal use around town, so >you may want to...

>Move up. But don't just move up to a van. Take that 30K and >buy yourself a quality used straight truck and get >significantly more bang for the buck. Yes, it may not be as >casual as what your doing now. And yes you will have to do >logs and cross scales. But to get the maximum return on...

I imagine a lot of the problem (other then extensive idling, which that engine is not designed to do) is that we do not have low sulfur diesel here yet. That engine was designed to run on European low sulfur diesel. Supposedly, Mercedes re-did the top of of the motor to eliminate the EGR...

The max towing for the Sprinter is listed at 5000 lbs.

I have been working for American Expediting for six months. I started with a minivan and was doing OK (mostly local or within 2 hours of Pittsburgh,PA). Then the transmission in my van died. I got it fixed, but it just keeps nickle and diming me. So it's going to be sold, Learning Experience...

>"sprinter" I am thinking about buying a sprinter . should I >care if it is under dodge or freightliner badge. I am >thinking about either the 2500/3500 long bed. anybody, >please jump in. I second this question. I'd rather buy from the Freightliner dealer, but besides the FL dealers having...