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Title: possible camper - what u recon to this?
Post by: golfpro on 28 October 2005, 11:37: been lookin on the wonder that is ebay and stumbled accross this, just wondered what you all thought. I dont really know what im lookin for and gettin my beloved camper seems to be a dream i wont live out for a while.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VW-Camper-Van_W0QQitemZ4584713692QQcategoryZ18303QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Seems as though i need one that is already perfect as i wont be able to do stuf myself but of course u have to pay a load more for it that way. oh its tough sometimes!
Title: Re: possible camper - what u recon to this?
Post by: tobz. on 28 October 2005, 12:00: I would be wary of any bay window with bodywork that 'needs attention' unless you are competent with a welder of have loads of money to throw at it. For a really decent bay that you can just jump in and use I think you are looking upwards of Ãƒâ€šÃ‚£3-4k at the minute.
Have you considered the T25 as an option??? I really wanted a bay but couldn't afford that much on something I couldn't guarantee I'd enjoy. I bought an aircooled T25 early this summer for Ãƒâ€šÃ‚£800 with a years mot and am loving every minute of it.
Title: Re: possible camper - what u recon to this?
Post by: Len on 28 October 2005, 12:58: Ask Rich nicely to go look at it! He lives in Yateley! :wink:

Any camper of that age is gonna have some minor rust. But sounds as if the guy has looked after it.
Might bid on it myself! :evil:

Nah I wouldnt do such a thing! My finances are in limbo atm so wont be buying anything for a while.
Title: Re: possible camper - what u recon to this?
Post by: gibby on 28 October 2005, 13:30: From what I can see it looks tidy enough and has everything and more that you'd want, I can't see that staying at that price though so expect a frenzied last couple of hours, Westfalia interiors are sought after. Deffo sounds honest enough, but who can tell unless you look at it.
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Post by: Martz on 28 October 2005, 14:28: Looks clean enough. My mate restores campers - full restoration. That looks resonable ok, but picytures do not tell everything....................................................................
Title: Re: possible camper - what u recon to this?
Post by: golfpro on 28 October 2005, 14:32: how much should i be lookin for a fully restored bay then martz? think id be better goin for one that was finished tbh. Would he do one to the spec u wanted if u asked him for it?
Title: Re: possible camper - what u recon to this?
Post by: Overseer on 28 October 2005, 14:46: Quote from: gibby on 28 October 2005, 13:30
(snip) , I can't see that staying at that price though so expect a frenzied last couple of hours, Westfalia interiors are sought after. (snip) Deffo sounds honest enough, but who can tell unless you look at it.

definitely agree.. last min bidding war waiting to happen..

and yeah until you can check the common spots like front wheel arches.. and the condition of the outriggers and how the engine runs.. although since its been replaced that _should_ be ok.. but it doesnt say if it was a recon unit, or a Vege one or whatever..
Title: Re: possible camper - what u recon to this?
Post by: golfpro on 28 October 2005, 14:52: see im probably not the best person to be buyin one coz u lost me with that last bit tbh.

u got a number for your friend martz? see as i posted above i dont need an mot with living on guernsey so that saves some expence! and also iv always wanted it in certain colours (since i had a money box as a kid)
Title: Re: possible camper - what u recon to this?
Post by: Overseer on 28 October 2005, 15:27: ok.. i'm lucky enough to work with a couple people that have had a few vans over the years.. and although they put me off getting a cheapy one.. i know that for a low end camper therse a reason why its so cheap.. not sure which bit you wont have got in the last bit so i'll try elloborate a tad..

1.. front wheel arches where you step up into the cabin area etc are a notorious rust trap

2.. as are the "outriggers" have been explained to me as being like rib bones that are up up under the car floorpanfor extra strength

3.. as for the engines.. recon = reconditioned is obvious.. Vege is a well known company that sells good quality replacement aircooled engines. http://www.vegeuk.com/
Title: Re: possible camper - what u recon to this?
Post by: golfpro on 28 October 2005, 15:31: gotcha! cheers mate. (was pretty fine with wheel archer, even my mk3's got those!
Title: Re: possible camper - what u recon to this?
Post by: wag,en,volks on 28 October 2005, 18:40: I would try the classified ads on golfgti.co.uk :wink:
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Post by: vaughn on 28 October 2005, 19:37: cheap thats all i can say, westys in good nick are going for Ãƒâ€šÃ‚£5k, i`ve just bought one similar to that, but mines having a resto and will be asking Ãƒâ€šÃ‚£5k for it and no don`t ask me how much i paid for it, reckon that will end up at Ãƒâ€šÃ‚£2500 or near :wink:
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Post by: kniterider on 28 October 2005, 19:52: i hate it when peeps say there gettin/thinkin of gettin campers..... there soooo easy!!!! yeah they have there trouble spots, but hey pullin up at a show... thats it your there... crack the beers and on your way no messin puttin tents up and stuff... and even though there slow they are a good laugh to drive, so relaxed, comfy driving position... just wish i knew what i had when i sold mine many many years ago... the out riggers were fooked and i didnt have enough money to sort at the time so i sold it for Ãƒâ€šÃ‚£300...... lol things you do when your 18....... damn that was 13 years ago now..

:cry: :cry: :cry:

get one if you can, look after it and it will serve you well

:cool:
Title: Re: possible camper - what u recon to this?
Post by: [han] on 29 October 2005, 20:14: im saying nothing.. you know my opinion on it all... :kiss:
Title: Re: possible camper - what u recon to this?
Post by: gibby on 31 October 2005, 11:01: So it finished at Ãƒâ€šÃ‚£3850. :smiley: Good price if it's as tidy as it looks. Now's the time to buy though as people have finished the shows and it's too cold to camp and people want the cash for Christmas.
Title: Re: possible camper - what u recon to this?
Post by: [han] on 31 October 2005, 20:34: hey Mr. Gibster... wanting to sell ur camper? i could buy it for phil for crimbo :laugh: :kiss:
Title: Re: possible camper - what u recon to this?
Post by: golfpro on 01 November 2005, 08:51: arh, wouldya babe? thanks :kiss:

tell u what, we could go halves and share it :wink:
Title: Re: possible camper - what u recon to this?
Post by: [han] on 01 November 2005, 09:03: yeah course i would! :smiley: i cud bring it with me when i come across!!!
Title: Re: possible camper - what u recon to this?
Post by: gibby on 01 November 2005, 10:18: Quote from: han on 31 October 2005, 20:34
hey Mr. Gibster... wanting to sell ur camper? i could buy it for phil for crimbo :laugh: :kiss:

Everything has a price, but you'd have to find a lot more than Ãƒâ€šÃ‚£3850 that the other one went for. :wink:
Title: Re: possible camper - what u recon to this?
Post by: Len on 01 November 2005, 13:39: Think you would have to twist his arm very hard and offer at least Ãƒâ€šÃ‚£8k for gibby's!
Title: Re: possible camper - what u recon to this?
Post by: golfpro on 01 November 2005, 14:07: how bout if i offeren u han for it gibby? she's worth all of 8 grand and im sure she will twist your arm for u! :wink:
Title: Re: possible camper - what u recon to this?
Post by: gibby on 01 November 2005, 14:12: Nah, she's a North Yorks bird and they're all cheap ! :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: possible camper - what u recon to this?
Post by: golfpro on 01 November 2005, 14:16: better delete this thread b4 she sees that one mate!
Title: Re: possible camper - what u recon to this?
Post by: gibby on 01 November 2005, 15:36: Han doesn't know where I live so I'm fairly safe I reckon ! :tongue:
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Post by: golfpro on 01 November 2005, 16:16: thats fortunate!
Title: Re: possible camper - what u recon to this?
Post by: [han] on 01 November 2005, 18:46: :angry: both of you two will be gettin a phonecall me thinks.... :cry:
Title: Re: possible camper - what u recon to this?
Post by: [han] on 01 November 2005, 18:47: oh... btw PHILIP - didnt realise i was yours to give away just like that!?
Title: Re: possible camper - what u recon to this?
Post by: Agreeable Slick on 01 November 2005, 18:48: tbh you don't help your cause in other threads :wink: :tongue:
Title: Re: possible camper - what u recon to this?
Post by: [han] on 01 November 2005, 18:50: :laugh: phils too far atm... :sad: ha ha he knows i love him, and as for gib... he's a star
Title: Re: possible camper - what u recon to this?
Post by: Dread Eye on 01 November 2005, 19:20: Quote from: gibby on 01 November 2005, 14:12
Nah, she's a North Yorks bird and they're all cheap !Ãƒâ€šÃ‚Â :laugh: :laugh:
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