The Van That Wasn't Meant to Be

The listing was for a 2007 Dodge Grand Caravan in Lakeland: $5,500, 209,804 miles, with an automatic side-entry ramp. No hand controls.

The Guest started with the basics on September 29: “year, milage? is the ramp automatic?”

On September 30, he offered $4,000 cash and a trip to Lakeland. That offer went unacknowledged. The seller confirmed that the ramp was automatic but the van didn't have hand controls.

The hunt carried on into October. On October 11, the seller rejected a $1,500 offer. On October 13, the Guest offered $2,000 cash. That one was declined in 42 seconds.

His verdict: “Oh well wasn't meant to be.”