CHRYSLER GRAND VOYAGER WHEELCHAIR Accessible SIDE RAMP. (METALLIC BLACK)
UP-FRONT PASSENGER OR DRIVE FROM WHEELCHAIR, (with the addition of your controls)
Converted by STEERING DEVELOPMENTS.
July 2006 CRD 2.8ltr DIESEL LX 4 SPEED AUTO; 80,000 MILES.
ON A PRIVATE PLATE AT THE MOMENT WHICH IS NOT PART OF THE SALE.
YOUR REG WILL REVERT TO THE ORIGINAL **06 ***
It was originally ordered for Motability as one of a pair of their demonstration fleet. So it was either driven or supervised by their professional driving assessors. In short if you were a rubbish driver you didn’t get to drive these vehicles.
I’ve had it the last 4 years.
FULL SERVICE, MOT Carried out June 2014.
TAX, (VED) classification as 'DISABLED'. Zero rated, (someone must qualify for mobility allowance to maintain this classification).
Never RACED OR RALLIED, I’m joking, you wouldn’t buy a car like this to throw it around a race track. It is a BIG SPACIOUS COMFORTABLE CRUISER. As you may know this vehicle was built when Mercedes Benz owned Chrysler so it has all the MB kudos; engine; gearbox; and running gear etc. I must say this is one of the smoothest gear changes I’ve ever experienced. Our new Chrysler, (reason for sale) a 6 speed is noticeable compared to this one, may be I’ve been spoilt!!
Reason for sale, simples; I’ve bought a newer one, I’ve had this 4 years, and decided I’d simply like a newer one. Consequently this is surplus and I want to sell it. If I hadn’t have found a newer one at the right price I’d be more than happy to keep it. Faultless, almost immaculate wagon.
We’ve fastidiously looked after this vehicle, (I’m not a rich man so we’ve had to ensure its reliability and longevity). Serviced regularly; properly maintained, & I use Millers diesel additives to ensure the engine and injectors are kept in the best possible condition.
I’ve had new radiator, (small leak); new front brake discs and pads this May. There was a small cut in a steering rack gaiter, consequently I had those replaced; tracking was also carried out.
This model had an inherent fault with the fuel heater & air-bag ‘clock spring’. I had these replaced.
In short when this is your only mode of transport you do not mess around. If something needed fixing, I had it sorted without delay.
All necessary invoices kept.
It's done 80,000 miles in 8 years so less than average then, and as you may know diesels prefer to be run rather than sat idle, in short aged but low mileage diesels are perhaps not the best way to go. As I say I use Millers so the mileage is not excesive anyway.
ALL ELECTRONIC SIDE DOOR RAMP
Note:- fitted with LEFT SIDE ramp, not cheaper 10 a penny REAR RAMP, which is so impractical as it takes out rear seat & luggage space. If you have a wheelchair user loaded up and want to get that person out, (say you stop off at the services on your way to holiday) you have to unload the luggage first. How impractical is that? With a side ramp, it’s unclamp and straight out. You still have your luggage space in the boot, and that’s where your luggage stays. Also with rear ramps, if someone parks behind you on the street, you’re stumped. With the side ramp you’re out on the pavement. Which is why this is a very sought after vehicle, and you see very few on the market. Unfortunately the price I had to pay for this vehicle reflects this desirability.
Additionally, the ‘up-front passenger’ configuration allows for the wheelchair user and driver to have social interactions whilst sitting side by side as opposed to the driver constantly having to talk over their shoulder. Imagine your partner in the back seat all the time... ok you’re right… perhaps not a plus point to be side by side.
Only lightly modified, so you don't have to pay to have stuff removed to be able to use it yourself first. I've seen several cheaper vehicles but they need extensive work to get them to a 'level playing field' as it were.
LOWERING SUSPENSION, HOWEVER, I’VE DISCONNECTED IT AS I DON’T LIKE LOWERING SYSTEMS. IT’S EASY TO RECONNECT IF YOU WISH.
EXTRA LIGHT POWER STEERING CONVERSION,
PUSH BUTTON TO STOP & START, (key is only needed to be in the steering lock for immobiliser reasons).
PUSH BUTTON GEAR CHANGE, (P;R;N;D, Safety feature means you depress the brake before selecting a gear; it cycles to the selected gear, and away you go.
UNWIN STRIPS AND Q-STRAINT STRAPS WHEELCHAIR TIE-DOWN IN FRONT AND CENTRE POSITIONS.
Note also it’s RHD. You may see DODGE CARAVANS/VOYAGER’S, (they’re LHD) expect to pay 4k less for the equivalent RHD/LHD and 4k less for a rear ramp over a side ramp. Also, the ramp is generally on the right, (on a LHD) which means you’re exiting/entry in the road as opposed to on the pavement. So good luck with that then!!
ALSO, this is a GRAND Voyager, not the tiny VOYAGER which as far as Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles, (WAV’s) are concerned is only suitable for carrying small children when in wheelchairs. I’m 5 foot 12 inches and use a Spectra Plus and there’s plenty of room as you’ll see in the video below.
Entry and exit in under a minute see me do it at:-
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8gXdt_bt9yQ A very versatile vehicle with Front wheelchair or Mid wheelchair passengers plus up to 5 others (inc driver). Or up to 3 wheelchairs users and 4 others (inc driver –weight and safety restrictions may apply).
There are 5 of the original seats; (passenger seat not shown in photos), both centre seats have been removed during conversion; drivers & passengers ‘simply’ clip/unclip and wheel in/out so that it can be used as a full 5 seater.
As mentioned, the passenger seat and the driver’s seat unclips and wheels out so you may sit as upfront passenger or drive from your wheelchair if you have your appropriate controls fitted.
Easily 40+ MPG on Motorway. We came from Wokingham, (where we purchased the new one from), via Reading, (loads of roundabouts), called off at the services; stopped in Cardiff; drove the 13 mile ‘B’ roads to home; finally a 5 mile drive next day. We weren’t trying to break any economy records, and still got over 38mpg, (see photo). Maybe it was the Millers Diesel additives?
28+ MPG Urban/Normal, (Welsh lanes).
Which is pretty good considering the vehicle - a friend has a 3.3 petrol and only gets 28-30 motorway and lucky to get 20 urban/normal; but when in town he’s happy to get 17mpg. I’d be slashing my wrists at that figure.
2 KEY FOBS
INTERNAL BUTTONS, on overhead panel and 'B' pillars (and on key fobs) FOR ENTRY/EXIT FOR BOTH REAR DOORS - RAMP DEPLOYS AUTOMATICALLY
CRUISE CONTROL & COMPUTER
OVERHEAD DISPLAY:- Metric/Normal er I mean UK. Trip; Average Economy; Compass; Miles Remaining in Fuel Tank; Journey Hour & Minute Counter; Outside Temp.
FULLY ADJUSTABLE FRONT DRIVER SEAT, (electronic). INCLUDING LUMBAR SUPPORT.
DUAL ZONE AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL with AIR CON & AUXILIARY HEATER (hot in seconds) WITH SEPARATE PASSENGER & DRIVER ZONES.
ELECTRONIC HANDBRAKE
REAR SEAT PULL DOWN FOOT REST
CONVENIENT SPACE UNDER REAR SEATS FOR STORAGE OF BITS AND BOBS.
AUXILIARY 12V POWER SOCKETS IN CABIN
ELECTRONIC FRONT WINDOWS & REAR QTR WINDOWS
HEATED; ADJUSTABLE AND FOLDING MIRRORS, ALL ELETRONIC.
CD; RADIO; Six Speakers. Steering-wheel Controls.
FRONT & REAR FOGS
REAR PARKING AIDS; Lights and Beeps.
AIR BAGS, (all round inc rear passengers).
HEAD RESTRAINTS ON ALL 5 SEATS.
3 FULL SEAT BELTS IN REAR, (not just lap straps).
ROOF RAILS & BARS for a roof box, (not just the rails, BARS as well)
DARK SECURITY GLASS ON ALL BUT FRONTS, (as per in-keeping with the law).
TYRES - Infinity INF200’s, (Winter orientated), Fronts 8.5mm Rears 5.5mm
UNUSED (space saver) SPARE WHEEL
UNDERFLOOR STORAGE IN BOOT.
GALVANISED BODYWORK, HENCE NO RUST
KEPT CLEAN by fastidious woman, (she’s married to a duster). It REALLY is in good condition, and well looked after.
Hence the addition of the reflective tape on the quarters. The reason why it doesn’t show up in all photo’s is because the base colour is Black, and only shines White when a light is shined on it.
Some Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles you see are... well sheds basically. This one isn't.
SMOKE; PET, and CHILD FREE HOME,
OUR NEW BUS WAS BOGGING. My wife has taken 2 weeks cleaning the new bus,
(I needed to give her a mention). The vendor had 2 dogs; 3 cats; 5 chickens and 3 children. I would venture to say all & every one of the aformentioned species has ‘USED’ it at some point or another. If you get my drift!!
The one we have for sale, most certainly has ‘NOT’ been subjected to those experiences.
NOW THE BAD BITS:-
The paintwork, I’m pleased to say there’s not that many stone chips etc. Then again I’m anal, you’ll understand with this one statement. If I say to you, “I don’t take cars through carwashes”, and you ask “why not?” then the paintwork won’t affect your perception of the car.
There is an exhaust baffle rattle as you pass through 2000 rpm under load; it’s fleeting but you hear it ‘sing’.
I DON’T WISH TO BE RUDE, BUT NO ‘TYRE KICKERS’ PLEASE. I’m sorry, but when I sold my previous Grand Voyager, (4 years ago), I had people contact me and say ‘I’ve seen a same year Grand Voyager on Autotrader for 4-5 grand etc etc, why is yours more expensive?’. Obviously they were referring to a standard Grand Voyager which wasn’t converted. Also, I had people just coming and spending 5 hours to view the concept. There are shows and dealers (I'm just a simple private individual), who get paid for showing you the workings etc. Please use them, or have a look at my YouTube video to give you an idea. I'm a sociable person, but...
For sale elsewhere so I’m sorry, but I must reserve the right to end this auction at any time prior to money changing hands.
(Nr Barry, S Wales).
I can`t think what else to put, but if you think of a question, just ask.
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