First Impressions 2003 Chevrolet Express 3500 LS
It is common to find buyers of the Chevrolet Express 3500 enthusiastic about their purchase. The Express 3500 has been one of the premier vehicles of the Chevrolet line for over ten years. It is an important van and the 2003 model is no exception. The Chevrolet Express 3500 falls into the extended passenger van for the family category. The Express 3500 inspires brand loyalty, and it's not unusual to have a buyer purchase Chevrolets year after year
Chevrolet Express 3500 Engine Specs
The restyled Express 3500 LS is equipped with a 6.0-liter eight-cylinder engine that utilizes 16 valves. The Vortec engine is mated to a General Motors four-speed transmission. This has resulted in an increase in horsepower and torque over the 2002 version.
The fuel system for the 2003 Express 3500 is a SFI system, running on CNG . The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The 31.00-gallon tank provides the fuel storage for longer trips.
The Express 3500 uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering gear-style configuration. The van uses coil and leaf springs front and rear respectively.
Vehicle Statistics
The dimensions of the Express 3500 LS are 79.40 inches wide by 244.10 inches long. It sits 82.00 inches off the ground. It seats a standard twelve passengers, with 3 doors. The wheelbase of 155.00 allows for extra leg room for the rear passengers.
The listed retail price in 2003 (MSRP) was $28,859, with a dealer invoice cost of $25,248. This price is on target the industry average price for a three-door Extended Passenger Van.
The standard warranty period for the Express 3500 is 36 months, or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first. There is also a warranty on the powertrain for 36 months or 36,000 miles respectively. This is standard in the extended passenger van market.
Fuel Efficiency
The 2003 Express 3500 gets 23 miles/gallon on the highway and only 17 in the city. This is subpar for a extended passenger van van.
We Think...
The 2003 model year was telling year for the Chevrolet Express 3500. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the LS version) meant that buyers could find the version that best suited their needs.
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