I was looking for a small van for different purposes, moving some stuff across the country, covert it into a work van until my retirement time comes. After all, I may convert the small van as a camper, like the ones I saw on YouTube.
I stopped at quite a few local used car dealerships in the Philadelphia area, and found the prices were way beyond than what I was able to afford (under $5000.)
My lucky time came as I paid a quick visit at Integrity Auto Grou on a Sunday afternoon. The business was closed and I took my time checking out what they had on their lot.
There was a Ford Transit Connect minivan I kind of liked, but was not sure if it was big enough for my intended purposes. I called the phone number they had in the business signage, and left a voice message requesting a ret phone call.
Two days later, the sales called and told me that the Transit Connect I looked at was no longer available, somebody else had already put down a deposit and was going to buy it. The salesman, Bobby, invited me to go back there as their inventory gets updated quite often.
When I visited them the third time, I was convinced this was the place where I would buy my next transportation from. Both Bobby and Steve's knowledge on used cars/trucks were quite impress to me. They even knew the company across the street where I bought my very first car 44 years ago, at the same spot where the TD back is located today.
As we were talking, my sight was attracted by another Ford Transit Connec minivan. Bobby told me they have just finished checking its mechanical conditions, put in new front brakes, and the vehicle's recently passed the PA state inspection.
Bobby helped me measured the cargo area, and figured out the total cargo volume of 120 sq ft, this would be just enough for my usage.
I took the minivan out for a test drive, and felt it was mechanically acceptable.
Once after sending it through detailing for clean up, as Bobby explained, the vehicle would be much more presentable and of course the price would go up significantly, not less than the other Transit Connect I saw originally. If I took it as is, with their warranty, my cost would be about 70%!
Bobby agreed with me that if I am going to drive it across the country, getting a set of new tires would be the right thing to do. Bobby offered me a very reasonable price of $300 for the complete tire replacement done.
Overall, I am very happy getting this vehicle from Integrity Auto Group, I saved probably 50% if bought from other used car dealers I visited before, obviously I would need to do my own cleanup to peal off the entire yellow body overlays.
Based on my own experience, Integrity Auto Group is a Highly recommend local dealer for your next transaction, if you are looking for used vehicles for personal use or otherwise. read more