Hello and buying advice please

[zanettie]

Hi there, I'm a new member although I did post on here about 18 months ago when my T4 camper was stolen Sadly it never turned up and I have been driving an Astra since then, but I've decided the time has come to get another camper. I also owned a T2 for 8 years, so my heart is really with VWs.

I'm seriously considering buying a T25 this time. I've seen a couple of really nice examples pootling about locally and have been quite taken with them. I'm after any advice that the experts on here can give about the pros and cons of owning a T25, eg. the sort of problems to look out for, best engines, ideas about fuel consumption ... anything really.

I'd be really grateful for any hits and tips

Oh yes, if anyone knows any contacts in the South Manchester/Stockport area please let me know.

Thanks very much.

[big red bus]

Get one with as good a body as you can find, engine depends on what you are after really. diesel/td/ 1900 or 2.1 petrol. manual or auto. Really down to personal preference but try to find on with history, good paint and little or no rust on the seam/ steps and rear arches is where they really rot, engines all have there different problems and every one will have a differnet view. Mine is a 2.1 petrol and auto and is heavy on the fuel but cruises at 70 easiyl and is a real pleasure to drive but although I fix it my self the repair bills are pretty steep sometimes.

[Flibbertigibbet]

Aircooled is the future

[Nicola&Tony]

Have you seen the "Buyer's Guide" on Brick-yard?

http://www.brick-yard.co.uk/VehicleSpec ... fo/buy.htm

Tony

[zanettie]

Thanks for the welcome and the advice

Particularly to Tony for that link - that looks really useful

[ourkid]

Being in my locality (Ellesmere port),you may want to give me a call as i'm selling mine.It's a 2.1 and the bodywork is outstanding

01513564403,

Ade.

[DiscoDave]

how long did you have a t4 for? are you sure you want to go backwards? most are selling up t25s and getting t4s!

[Flibbertigibbet]

how long did you have a t4 for? are you sure you want to go backwards? most are selling up t25s and getting t4s!

Define "most"

[kevtherev]

Dave ...just because you have one ...doesn't mean we should all change to them...you're not, and never will be, a trend setter....Gawd blesha

[zanettie]

I'm keeping an open mind, Dave

[Pepperami]

T25 because the newer vans just dont have that babababing thing going on. they got soul.

[Charlotte]

its funny ou say that about t4s and t3s .its so personal and i bet that split owners say the same thing about bays and bay owners say the same thing about t3s blah blah. if its a vw and you go camping in it then its great. i think i would have a t5 cali if i won the lotto. (but could i sell charlotte)

[Bowton Lad]

how long did you have a t4 for? are you sure you want to go backwards? most are selling up t25s and getting t4s!

No Dave, most genuine VW fans are sticking with the T25/T3

The ''odd'' one or two are buying the front engined vans but most are sticking with proper VWs!

Only the ''odd'' one or two are buying the front engined vans but most are sticking with 'proper' rear engined VWs!

[lloyd]

I've heard T25/T3 have more room as T4 has setback windscreen, but T4 is better on the road.

Saw a vote thread on all VW t1, t2, t25/t3, t4 & t5 vans. T3/T25 and T4 got majority of the votes and it was a very close race between them. Last I looked T4s had a few more votes. Surprised me, but was very close. Can't find thread now.

Mate has a split and was building a t25 to sell. Now he's selling his split and keeping the t25.

[DaveyP2004]

Hi there,
You may find the T25 buyers guide on my website useful as well:
http://www.vwcamperguide.com/html/t3_buyers_guide.html

Cheers,
Dave