I bought this van 5 years ago, recharged the a/c, jumped in it and drove it all the way to Chattanooga Tennessee on 'The World's Longest Garage Sale'. We never had a bit of trouble and it was a great, soft, comfortable ride with ample room for everything we took along and brought back. As far as I am concerned you just can't beat a van for traveling. Plus the inside is very, very nice. I have had the oil pan replaced and it's been tuned up and taken care of. I would drive this van to California that's how nice and mechanically sound it is. It would make a nice church or large family van.