2010 Chevrolet Express 3500

2010 Chevrolet Express 3500 Price Range: $28,655 - $34,185

Utility
Drivers with frequent child-duty might favor the Chevrolet Express 3500 over the typical minivan/van. The Chevrolet Express 3500 is likely a better choice than the average minivan/van as far as hauling capacity, especially if you frequently need to carry a lot of luggage or big pets. The Chevrolet Express 3500 outpulls the average minivan/van by a big margin.

Performance
With that kind of horsepower, the Chevrolet Express 3500 is a legitimate sports car. In terms of horsepower, the Chevrolet Express 3500 packs quite a wallop and will knock the average minivan/van down a few rungs. On the other hand, remember that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Dimensions
The Chevrolet Express 3500 is significantly heavier than the average minivan/van. Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Chevrolet Express 3500 than the typical minivan/van because of its bigger tank. The typical minivan/van and the Express 3500 compete for the same parking spaces.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs roughly the same to get the average minivan/van to the dealership as the Chevrolet Express 3500. Regarding MSRP, the Express 3500 costs almost as much as the average minivan/van (though the average minivan/van is a little cheaper).

Handling
With its tighter turning radius, the average minivan/van is most certainly more maneuverable than the Chevrolet Express 3500, something to consider if you do a lot of city driving; however, keep in mind that a vehicle with a tight turning circle may feel a bit twitchy on the highway.

Drivetrain
The Chevrolet Express 3500 has a bigger engine than the average minivan/van. Note that smaller engines typically get better gas mileage, but a smaller engine usually has to work a little harder. Torque is roughly equivalent to acceleration, and in this respect, the Chevrolet Express 3500 is substantially more powerful than the average minivan/van. The average minivan/van could learn a lesson or two from the Chevrolet Express 3500 in terms of torque.

Comfort
Taller drivers will significantly enjoy the extra head room in the typical minivan/van's front cabin compared to the Express 3500. The typical minivan/van offers more head- and leg-room to your passengers than the Chevrolet Express 3500 does.

Warranty
The basic after-sale protection that comes with the Chevrolet Express 3500 isn't quite as generous as the average minivan/van's.