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General => General discussion => Topic started by: Guy on 10 October 2012, 22:13
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hey ho..
a friend of mine is looking to purchase a new car/4x4/van with the following requirements...
preferably 4x4 as they live in deepest darkest devon and the roads get pretty sketchy in winter and they have to get about
ideally a day van with kitchen/converted preferred so they can go surfing happily with the kids
preferably diesel
budget £10k or less (i stress less - it doesn't have to be £10k... happily consider £7.5k etc)
they were looking at defenders etc but are now taken with the idea of a day van
sensible suggestions only please :)
many thanks for your help in advance :wink:
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Transit 4x4! If you can find one that is!
Thom
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Transit 4x4! If you can find one that is!
Thom
would that be van van or window van with seats etc?
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Suzuki jimny - winter car
Spend the rest on a decent estate.
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Suzuki jimny - winter car
Spend the rest on a decent estate.
only one car is an option :/
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A friend of mine converted a Merc Vito to do exactly the same as your friend(s) want, for exactly the same reason. I dunno if there is a 4x4 version though. Its not too big so is easy to live with, and still offers tons of space for boards etc. He got it to keep his surf boards in, as he didn't have room in the house, and doesn't have a garage. Worth a look maybe.......
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Vauxhall antara :laugh:
Sure mr hell will be along soon with some t25 suggestions :tongue:
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T5 4Motion with a pre-cut interior purchased off the shelf.
Do they need five seats, or only two? If they just buy a simple van and put the interior in later it'll be a lot cheaper than buying a camper and they'll increase the value of the van significantly as it's camperised.
Or if money's tighter have a rummage in the T4 Syncros. Do they have to sit on the right side? Can widen the choice a lot more!
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Vauxhall antara :laugh:
Sure mr hell will be along soon with some t25 suggestions :tongue:
:grin:
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T5 4Motion with a pre-cut interior purchased off the shelf.
Do they need five seats, or only two? If they just buy a simple van and put the interior in later it'll be a lot cheaper than buying a camper and they'll increase the value of the van significantly as it's camperised.
Or if money's tighter have a rummage in the T4 Syncros. Do they have to sit on the right side? Can widen the choice a lot more!
Thank you Thomas... can you get the T5 4Mo's in budget without starship mileage?
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A friend of mine converted a Merc Vito to do exactly the same as your friend(s) want, for exactly the same reason. I dunno if there is a 4x4 version though. Its not too big so is easy to live with, and still offers tons of space for boards etc. He got it to keep his surf boards in, as he didn't have room in the house, and doesn't have a garage. Worth a look maybe.......
hadn't thought about that.. thank you
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A handsome t5 (you may need to bosh a window in it)
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-TRANSPORTER-T5-2005-4-MOTION-174BHP-WHITE-TOP-SPEC-NO-VAT-/110960823678?_trksid=p5197.m1998&_trkparms=aid%3D555001%26algo%3DPW.CURRENT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D18%26meid%3D2662533127484986952%26pid%3D100017%26prg%3D1006%26rk%3D2%26sd%3D120996435723%26
And a vehicle more suited to the job (child friendly)
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-T25-T3-Syncro-Doka-4x4-2-3-ltr-petrol-with-Gasure-L-P-G-conversion-/261110977580?pt=UK_Commercial_Trucks&hash=item3ccb6d542c
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Thank you Thomas... can you get the T5 4Mo's in budget without starship mileage?
Depends on the definition of starship mileage. These are commercial vehicles. Most of them are driven for work!
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ta dar
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MERCEDES-BENZ-SPRINTER-4X4-MWB-LOW-ROOF-ONE-OWNER-2003-03-CREW-VAN-/221015047874?forcev4exp=true#ht_1160wt_1263
:smiley:
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Suzuki jimny - winter car
Spend the rest on a decent estate.
This^... my mums got one and its a great little car, thinking of getting one myself.
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Suzuki jimny - winter car
Spend the rest on a decent estate.
This^... my mums got one and its a great little car, thinking of getting one myself.
is your mk3 not bad enough :grin: :grin:
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ta dar
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MERCEDES-BENZ-SPRINTER-4X4-MWB-LOW-ROOF-ONE-OWNER-2003-03-CREW-VAN-/221015047874?forcev4exp=true#ht_1160wt_1263
:smiley:
that thing looks fookin mahoosive
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Suzuki jimny - winter car
Spend the rest on a decent estate.
This^... my mums got one and its a great little car, thinking of getting one myself.
is your mk3 not bad enough :grin: :grin:
My mk3 is amazing thanks.. :grin:
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Suzuki jimny - winter car
Spend the rest on a decent estate.
This^... my mums got one and its a great little car, thinking of getting one myself.
is your mk3 not bad enough :grin: :grin:
My mk3 is amazing thanks.. :grin:
yeah in water :wink:
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Suzuki jimny - winter car
Spend the rest on a decent estate.
This^... my mums got one and its a great little car, thinking of getting one myself.
is your mk3 not bad enough :grin: :grin:
My mk3 is amazing thanks.. :grin:
yeah in water :wink:
:grin: But lets not hijack the nice mans thread.
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right... back on topic :grin:
now considering old skool campers for a slightly increased budget...
where are the best places to look?
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www.gdaykombis.co.uk
not to be confused with gaycombos.com
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www.gdaykombis.co.uk
not to be confused with gaycombos.com
JESUS CHRIST!!!!
I know the work advertised seems to be top notch, but £32k for bay window campers! :whistle:
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Have a chat to Mike Plompen and have a rummage through here:
http://busman.be/carsforsale.html
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Word of advice re the Mercedes Vito; don't get a 2wd version if you have to go anywhere remotely damp. They get stuck very easily - we have a few Hi-roof ones at work. They are fine usually, but if you get even remotely near wet grass you'll stay there! :laugh:
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Have a chat to Mike Plompen and have a rummage through here:
http://busman.be/carsforsale.html
That Dream-Doka is amazing!