I really appreciate all the feedback.
I was thinking more in the $45k to $48K range primarily due to the mileage and the non EB50 layout. $50K max (if perfect mech). It has most of the right stuff on it for sure. Still going back and forth on price with seller.
I base the $45K to 48K on other sales adjusted for equip deltas. I also think doing a brand new conversion to a pre-owned 2003 7.3 van ourselves would be a bit higher than that price.
So, 7.3 Van w/ less than 100k mi = $11,000
CCV top, Agile 4x4, full interior build out, bumpers, etc. ALL BRAND NEW $$40,000 to $43,000 ??
Total $50 to $55K
That is new AGM batteries, 2014 spec goodies/solar, nothing that is 11 years old in terms of wear and/or out dated tech, and it would be built to exactly what we want using today's materials.
(getting hard to find 7.3 is only issue, but I could start with our V10 that is already 4WD, lo mi, known and has many of the pieces already, just add top, interior and bumpers)
Cost is time, but the result would be worth it vs $55k for the 2003 SMB plus $5k for anticipated changes / updates.
Maybe I am dreaming
I am open to a reality check discussion.