Medium Duty Trucks For Sale in Maryland

Van Buying Tips

A van can be a great investment. Maybe you need a vehicle for personal travel. Maybe your company needs a better method of transporting people and cargo. Either way, a van is a solid option! Keep reading for van buying tips. If you have any questions or want to explore vans for sale, visit K. Neal Truck and Bus Center. We offer four dealerships in Maryland and Virginia. We also proudly serve those in Hyattsville, Maryland.

Pick The Fuel Source

One easy way to narrow the search is deciding whether you want a gas or diesel van. Both fuel options have their advantages.

Gas vans:

• Require less maintenance and upkeep

• Are better for the environment

Diesel vans:

• Run down based on the engine status (instead of simply mileage), giving owners the opportunity to drastically extend its lifespan with proactive maintenance

• Tend to last significantly longer

Consider How The Van Handles

Next, think about what driving experience you want. Some vans handle more like a car. They tend to have a more compact cab and offer a more smooth handling experience. 

Other vans are larger, bulkier, and feel more like driving a truck. They may require a bit more effort to weave through traffic or to park, but can also offer higher power potential.

One option isn't inherently better than the other. It comes down to personal preference. Take into account what you feel comfortable driving as well as what is most compatible to the routes you'll be taking.

Make A Budget

Finally, think about how much you want to spend. Vans come at many different price points. Setting a firm limit helps accomplish a few goals. It eliminates those too-expensive options from your search, reducing your choices to a more manageable level. It also ensures you get the highest quality model that you can afford.

A few different factors will affect the van's price, including:

• The performance potential. Vans with higher quality engines, suspension systems, and so on tend to cost more.

• The size. The larger the van, the more materials went into the production process. This can increase the price accordingly.

• The features. More luxurious features will increase the price.

• The time of year. Buying during the off-season can result in saving money.

• New vs used. Used models will come at much lower prices thanks to the effects of depreciation.

• The van's year. A new 2021 van, for example, will cost more than a new 2018 van.

Ready to shop vans for sale? Check out the selection at K. Neal Truck and Bus Center. Our expert staff can answer questions and give advice, making it easy to find the perfect vehicle for your needs. We run four dealerships throughout Maryland and Virginia. We also proudly serve those in Hyattsville and Gaithersburg, Maryland, and Lorton, Virginia.