Used 2004 GMC Savana 2500
Buying Guide for the GMC Savana 2500:
When you get into the full-size
van category, you really dispense with all the superfluous
gimmicks. The Savana exemplifies this business-like attitude:
it is offered for people who need a lot of size, power and
space to move whatever needs to be moved.
That is not to say that you
can’t doll up the Savana—there are plenty of available packages
and stand-alone options to bathe the van in extreme comfort.
However, as a model that also performs for commercial ventures,
it’s safe to say where the Savana’s talents lie.
All Savana models have two
swing-open rear cargo doors and, on the passenger side, either
60/40 doors or a sliding door. Newly optional, from last year,
are 60/40 doors on the driver side.
Under the Hood
The 2500 is in the middle
of the Savana family. It is a ¾-ton beast joined by a ½-ton
1500 model and a 1-ton 3500 model (covered separately). Right
at the heart of things, the Savana 2500 has an impressive
powertrain featuring a 4.8-liter V8 with 275 horsepower at
5200 rpm and 290 lb-ft of torque at 4000 rpm. It is mated
to a 4-speed electronic automatic transmission with overdrive
and torque converter.
The rear-wheel drive 2500
model also gives customers the option of a bigger, meaner
engine. This available engine is a 6.0-liter V8. It can generate
300 horsepower at 4400 rpm and 360 lb-ft of torque at 4000
rpm.
The Savana is big and thick,
able to withstand collisions with its reinforced construction.
Four-wheel antilock disc brakes are standard on all vans.
Standard Features, Options
Packages and Style
The 2500 is offered in a regular
length body and an extended length body. Regular lengths can
seat up to twelve and have 267.3 cubic feet of cargo volume.
Extended length models add on twenty inches to the wheelbase
and an extra row of seating that holds three more people.
These massive models have a total cargo volume of 316.8 cubic
feet.
There are a number of equipment
packages that can be added to the standard base model. One
among these is an SLE group, which includes such things as
rear air conditioning, a rear heater, cruise control, heated
power mirrors, power windows and door locks and remote keyless
entry.
Other options include the
OnStar system, an AM/FM/CD/cassette player and a rear defogger.
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