1998
Ford : fueled by CNG (wow) and has
most desirable lift
58,000 total actual miles
Current Price $10,900
(new cost as-equipped would be well over $100k)
THIS CERTIFIED VAN INCLUDES:
6 MO/6,000 MILE WARRANTY
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WOW...Nationwide
CNG fuel is as low as 75
cents per gallon !!!
(Medford, Oregon is
$1.40) Ø Has had easy use and super care, and now has been substantially rejuvenated...is as immaculate and tidy as it appears in the photos...seems half its age, or newer Ø Most desirable and capable (800 pounds with large platform) and expensive style of lift...new cost for this lift is around $12,000! Ø Save large sums on fuel and maintenance costs with this CNG van and be very 'green' in the process...good for your company image and your bank account Ø If you don't know about the HUGE benefits of CNG, please read the report listed to the right, which I found on an information website
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Here are highlights of an internet
report about CNG: CNG vehicles: a long list of benefits Advantages of Compressed Natural Gas ØCNG produces significantly less pollutants than gasoline Ø Reduced maintenance costs by as much as 40% Ø Intervals between tune-ups for natural gas vehicles are extended 30,000 to 50,000 miles. Intervals between oil changes for natural gas vehicles are dramatically extended--anywhere from 10,000 to 25,000 additional miles Ø Natural gas gives the same mileage as gasoline Ø Dedicated CNG engines are superior in performance Ø CNG has an octane rating of 130 and has a slight efficiency advantage Ø Superior starting and drivability Ø Less knocking and no vapor locking Ø Natural gas is much cheaper per equivalent gallon than gasoline (November 2014 as low as 75 cents per gallon!) Ø As safe or safer than those powered by other fuels Ø Less vehicle maintenance and longer engine life. Ø Fewest emissions of any motor fuel. Ø Little or no emissions during fueling. To read the full text of the list of advantages, please click here
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Options and Equipment THE VAN: Began as a long wheelbase one ton (350) with 5.8 liter small block gas motor and auto with overdrive. Was converted by Ford factory (not an add-on conversion by other company) to operate on CNG (compressed natural gas) when brand new and thus has only operated on this incredibly clean burning and ultra-low maintenance fuel since new. THE CONVERSION: You may find it easiest to learn about this van by reading the captions on the photos, because there is such a long list of features contained in the commercial-quality conversion of this van. Here is a summary of the wonderful, valuable features of this conversion: dash and rear A/C units; very tall roof with 6 feet 2 inches of headroom; easy-to-load bus style entry with steps, hand rails and much head clearance; has modified front door which creates generous clearance at the bus style entry; highly flexible seating accommodates up to 10 plus driver; currently configured to carry 1 or 2 large wheelchairs; dark tinted glass; commercial-grade rubber flooring; easy to use and very versatile 'flip and fold' seats; heavy duty, large entry step for driver; custom accent striping and paint MOBILITY: * Flush-mount floor anchor points accommodate 1 or 2 large wheelchairs or scooters * Has the most desirable and valuable (apx. $12,000) style of lift called a Braun UVL (under vehicle lift). This is the commercial version of this lift, which includes the handy and safety-adding collapsible hand rails. Extremely few commercial-oriented vans have this style of lift (I've never seen one) and as a result the side entry is usually blocked with a lift platform. Rather, this van has full access to enter from side slider door or front passenger door. * Includes an array of anchor straps and seatbelts, etc Dimensions, capacity and specifications: Please feel free to email or call me with any such questions. I will gladly assist with anything you wish to know. I have discovered that due to the unique way each person evaluates, measures and expresses their needs, I can be most helpful regarding this subject if we communicate directly. History of Ownership One owner since new: was custom-ordered by a small, specialized agency in the bay area. Their service was related to assisting families with special needs during certain events and experiences. This van has super low miles because it was used only to assist large families with a person in a wheelchair, otherwise, they used smaller vans which were not lift-equipped. Certified
This vehicle is
'CERTIFIED':
There are a
combined 76
mechanical and
cosmetic aspects
included in the
Wheelchair Van
Oasis
"Certification"
process.
A foundational
step of the
rejuvenation
process is that
each vehicle
receives an
extensive
inspection by an
objective,
independent
third-party
service and
repair facility.
Suggested
service, repairs
and improvements
are then
performed by
various
professional
specialists.
The result is
your assurance
that each of the
76 aspects
meets or
exceeds
the condition
level of good, or
Each van does of
course have
various elements
which exceed the
promised level of good, or New: * charged and serviced dual A/C system * Wiper blades * BRAND NEW TIRES: the tires on this when I acquired it had about 80% tread, however, I decided to replace them due to their age, in order to be extra safe. Cost for these new, heavy duty tires was nearly $1,000. Recent: * recent brakes on both ends * various fluids are looking recently fresh * various fresh suspension and chassis pieces Approximate retail value/cost of above-listed items: $3,000
Carfax Report
Summary Nothing negative, and shows as a one-owner. Amazingly it shows as not having had even one accident of any kind. Notably, California has mandatory requirement of accident reports for even the most minor accidents. Therefore, we know this van has never even had a minor fender-bender. You Might Like To Know... * In addition to the long list of items mentioned in the description above, a feature I like is that it does not have the wide, fiberglass body. This has several benefits: much narrower than the wide-body shuttles which makes it much easier to maneuver, especially in traffic, tight places, etc.; better mpg due to less weight and less wind resistance; less wind and water leaks; much less likely to develop rattles, weak spots, etc. * Please be sure to read the list of many benefits of CNG which are listed in the upper right portion of this page. * If you do some research, you will discover that CNG-fueled vehicles command a generous premium on the used vehicle market. No matter if passenger vehicles, vans or trucks...CNG vehicles of this configuration are desirable, and very hard to find...especially with low miles. * Each of my vans has a superb paint sealant as the final step of the extreme detail. If you were to have a professional apply a treatment the cost would be several hundred dollars. * CNG fuel rates which I am aware of range from around 75 cents in some states to $1.40 in Medford to upper two-dollar range in some parts of California. Depending on where you put this to use, this van could save you many hundreds of dollars in fuel cost per month, and possibly save you that much or more via reduced maintenance and repair costs. *There's a whole world of great information available regarding the CNG subject. As I was doing my research I felt that my favorite website can be reached via this link: http://www.cngnow.com/Pages/information.aspx Summary of this Gem Yes, this is as immaculate as the photos appear, and is equally top-notch mechanically. Rare to find an extremely capable van in this price range, which was designed and built for heavy commercial use that was not used as such, but rather, had obviously light use. And also very rare to find one with super low miles, because most vans configured like this don't end up on the used market until they have lots and lots of miles...and are likely costing the owners too much in maintenance and repairs, so they sell them. Please look closely at the photos and read the captions as this is one very special van, with CNG fuel operation.
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Quite
attractive for a
sizeable, very
capable rig (Click on Picture to Enlarge) |
Very tall
roof feels huge
inside (Click on Picture to Enlarge) |
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Yes,
everywhere you
look, this van
is immaculate
and shows
virtually no
wear (Click on Picture to Enlarge) |
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Huge amount of
headroom and
entry/exit
clearance via
the side slider
door for the
person in
wheelchair and
attendant (Click on Picture to Enlarge) |
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The lift is
pretty
inconspicuous,
stored under the
van until you
need it.
And then it is
one of the
smoothest (moves
without jerking
or abruptness)
most reliable
and capable
lifts....the
favorite of many
owners, users
and folks in
chairs. (Click on Picture to Enlarge) |
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I promise you
this is not the
average retired
agency van.
Aside from
having super low
miles, the
overall
condition is
absolutely
amazing.
And it is in the
same top
condition
functionally as
it is
cosmetically. (Click on Picture to Enlarge) |
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Comfortable,
solid drivers
seat with thick
rubber flooring under foot
and throughout (Click on Picture to Enlarge) |
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58,000 total
miles since new
(and has been
impeccably
maintained) (Click on Picture to Enlarge) |
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Uncommon to
see these vans
with the bus
style entry.
This conversion
was top-flight
quality and
design at every
turn.
Steps, stainless
steel grab
handles,
interior post,
very modified
door and
roof....its all
solid, tight,
top quality... (Click on Picture to Enlarge) |
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Big benefit to
be able to have
zero intrusion
from the lift
when not needing
to use it. Extremely
rare to see this
sort of vehicle
with a UVL
(under vehicle
lift) .
And with having
the bus
style entry,
attendant can be
loading/unloading
a person in a
chair, while
other folks are
going in/out via
the steps. (Click on Picture to Enlarge) |
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Seats 10
belted
passengers, plus
the driver.
Notice the
big lights,
there are three
of them which
produce a super
amount of light
throughout |
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With zero
impedance from
the lift, you
are free to
load/unload from
either the bus
style entry
and/or the side
slider. (Click on Picture to Enlarge) |
Once again,
notice how
immaculate and
tidy this van
is.
The silver
squares in the
floor are
covered pockets
to attach
wheelchair
anchor straps.
There are others
in the floor
also, not shown
in this photo. |
This is the
number one
favorite lift
among most users
and operators.
It has an 800
pound capacity,
very large
platform, and
even has the
optional hand
rails. With this
lift you have
essentially the
same capacity of
weight and
dimension as the
very common
Braun Millennium
lift (costs half
as much as this
UVL when new)
but with zero
intrusion or
obstruction when
not in use...AND
it takes none of
your interior
space when
stowed. (Click on Picture to Enlarge) |
smooth
transition in
and out with the
chair, easy and
quick (Click on Picture to Enlarge) |
Cavernous
inside, with
maximum
versatility due
to each seat
being able to
fold out of the
way. Has
two dedicated
locations for
wheelchairs, if
needed. It
will seat four
plus 2 large
chairs and
driver, or 6
plus one large
chair and
driver. (Click on Picture to Enlarge) |
A good view of the covered anchor pockets (Click on Picture to Enlarge) |
Very
'cheery' inside
due to lots of
light, smooth
white ceiling
and attractive
blue and grey
color-scheme (Click on Picture to Enlarge) |
Simple
controls for
ventilation,
stereo and
master power for
the lift (Click on Picture to Enlarge) |
Even though
its not a wide
body (which
makes it so much
easier to
maneuver) it
remains quite
cavernous
inside, due
somewhat to the
space efficient
quick-folding
seats. (Click on Picture to Enlarge) |
Has 6 feet 2
inches of
headroom (Click on Picture to Enlarge) |
Absolutely
BRAND NEW heavy
duty tires
(nearly $1,000) (Click on Picture to Enlarge) |
Rear ventilation ducts; large lights; smooth, clean ceiling; lots of light (Click on Picture to Enlarge) |
This is the
'brain center'
of the lift.
This is where
the emergency
operation
controls are and
the diagnostic
system is
contained inside
also. (Click on Picture to Enlarge) |
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* I apologize for any unclear photos. At times, the conditions make a clear photo impossible. |
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If you would
like more
information or
to see and drive
this vehicle,
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