subject: New vs. Used Wheelchair Vans: Which is Best for Me? [print this page] New vs. Used Wheelchair Vans: Which is Best for Me?
When you get ready to shop for your mobility vehicle, do you already have an idea of what you want? There are so many different handicap vans available, and so many different conversion options out there that you may not know what to look for or even how to begin looking. Instead of letting yourself get bogged down in the little details before you are even shopping, it is best to start with the big decisions. Do you want a full sized vehicle or a minivan? Additionally, do you want to choose from new or used wheelchair vans? Once you have made the big decisions, all the other options will fall into place. Let us consider new v. used wheelchair vans for now. How do you know which you should choose?
There are definite positives to choosing a new handicap van. After all, there is just something special about getting behind the wheel of your very own mobility vehicle that no one else has driven. You will know that the van itself is reliable since its brand new. You will also be able to customize all of your mobility options as the van is converted so that you can have a vehicle that is truly designed especially for you. Then, however, you will face the price tag. If you are not on a tight budget and you can manage a larger monthly payment, then this may not be an issue for you, but new handicap vans are quite an investment, and for some, they may just be out of budget.
There are plenty of positives to used wheelchair vans as well. These vehicles carry a much lower price tag and they can still be financed, so you could choose one that will fit into almost any budget, allowing many people who may not have normally been able to afford a mobility vehicle still to have access to one. If you are worried about the reliability of a used vehicle, do not worry. These used wheelchair vans have been carefully inspected and confirmed to be both reliable and safe. Many of them already include needed mobility equipment, but you will still have options to add further mobility customization for your needs.
When you are choosing your new mobility vehicle, the first thing you should do is make the big decisions first. Choosing between new and used wheelchair vans should be one of the first decisions that you make.
