3rd and final van for now

Post by **gti mad man** » 22 Jan 2008, 20:41

1990 H VOLKSWAGEN HODSWORTH VLLA 3 4 Door Rising Roof
white, 91000 Miles, Fridge, Captains chair ,Mains Electric, Hob, Grill, Awning, chair, 4 berth, Cycle rack

Well hard choice between this and van 2 no doubting van 2 is mint but this van is a h reg and interior is nto my liking kinda moderish its a dealers px and is very cheap ie over a grand cheaper than van 2

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Post by **windysurfer** » 22 Jan 2008, 20:48

Wouldn't really worry about what year it is.Its condition of bodywork that really counts. Still van two for me (going of the photos)

Post by **kevtherev** » 22 Jan 2008, 20:58

It's all down to the bodywork mate ....either van 2 or 3

Post by **jed the spread** » 22 Jan 2008, 21:08

tough one engine Wise 1 but not worth anywhere near what he wants. I'm sure he wants back what he spent on it but it doesn't work like that

2 seems good is a nice but pricey, and 3 is a good compromise but i am sure i can see a few dents and i think that sliding door being open is covering an unsympathetic spray job or more dents look closely but without seeing it i cant say.

jed

Post by **edmundator** » 22 Jan 2008, 21:11

van2 for me (without looking). I'd always buy a van from the owner in preference to a dealer as they'll be able to tell you much more about its history, what's been changed and you'll get a much better sense of how well it has been looked after.

Van 2 has all the appearance of being absolutely first rate.

Post by **gti mad man** » 22 Jan 2008, 21:11

jed the spread wrote:tough one engine Wise 1 but not worth anywhere near what he wants. I'm sure he wants back what he spent on it but it doesn't work like that 2 seems good is a nice but pricey, and 3 is a good compromise but i am sure i can see a few dents and i think that sliding door being open is covering an unsympathetic spray job or more dents look closely but without seeing it i cant say.

jed

yup def had spray though only on door and rear quarter i know a good sprayer local as long as its not bodged or rust under there

but the van is super cheap hummm

Post by **jed the spread** » 22 Jan 2008, 21:18

kind of a compromise between the two i would say. enough left to get it gassed

a bloke on here called putney has a real nice villa 3 with 2.1 propex super streight etc i would pay top wack for one like his but remember, lots mor on the market yet. i will keep my eyes open for you

jed

Post by **jed the spread** » 22 Jan 2008, 21:33

you have a pm with a far superior van

jed

Post by **hakuna matata** » 22 Jan 2008, 21:48

if that van the 3rd one in Leicester ???? if so be very careful very dodgy dealer goes by the name Steve along abbey lane leicester got loads off camper vans that don,t belong to him .neil.

Post by **jed the spread** » 22 Jan 2008, 21:58

hakuna matata wrote:if that van the 3rd one in Leicester ???? if so be very careful very dodgy dealer goes by the name Steve along abbey lane leicester got loads off camper vans that don,t belong to him .neil.

good heads up that neil

jed

Post by **1664** » 23 Jan 2008, 14:01

Van 2.........if it were up to me.

Are you in a genuine hurry to buy for a reason or just so excited by the prospect of owning one? It doesn't hurt to have a look at as many as you can before taking the plunge. Go along to a couple of club meets and look over a few in the flesh and get loads of impartial advice into the bargain.....

Post by **Rozzo** » 23 Jan 2008, 18:32

1664 wrote:Van 2.........if it were up to me.

Are you in a genuine hurry to buy for a reason or just so excited by the prospect of owning one? It doesn't hurt to have a look at as many as you can before taking the plunge. Go along to a couple of club meets and look over a few in the flesh and get loads of impartial advice into the bargain.....

no he's just conscious of the fact that once the weather warms up they'll all be at least a grand dearer

Post by **gti mad man** » 23 Jan 2008, 18:44

pretty much no hurry but know what i want now got to be a holdsworth villa 3:)
i agree van 2 is mint but its also £1500 dearer than van 3 for a older van just trying to get my head round that fsct

with the £150 i could easily get a well known local vw specialist to respray it for me

Post by **Bowton Lad** » 23 Jan 2008, 18:46

Still van 2 for me!

Post by **gti mad man** » 23 Jan 2008, 18:49

gould darn it i cant convince you lot can i