Any advice on this one, please?

Post by **Kingsley222** » 29 Aug 2008, 11:02

I'm looking to buy my first VW camper on a fairly limited budget, and wondered what anyone thought of this one currently for sale on Ebay:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VW-Camper-T25-1-9 ... 286.c0.m14

I was interested to note the comments on the gearbox!
Thanks!

Post by **Ian Hulley** » 29 Aug 2008, 11:55

Forget it ! A jumping gear is a BAD sign and will probably lead to a costly rebuild or unknown second hand box before very long.

Ian.

Post by **kevtherev** » 29 Aug 2008, 16:39

make a good kennel

rusty under the windows
wrong colour paint used to hide the rusty seams

horrid interior... double seat at the front cuts off the cab area...

yuk

Post by **Kingsley222** » 29 Aug 2008, 16:43

Well, that's sorted that one out!!! Thanks!
As a newbie to VWs, can you suggest the best way to find a cheap starter van without being ripped off, given that neither my husband or myself are into vehicle mechanics and maintenance?

Post by **kevtherev** » 29 Aug 2008, 17:42

whats cheap to you?

Post by **kevtherev** » 29 Aug 2008, 17:45

nice cheap camper here

or to this type of standard.

look for a Devon, LeisureDrive, Autohomes, Autosleeper, Reimo, holdsworth

as they are converted by factories to be well equipped campers.
as for maintenance... you'll either have to learn how to do the simpler stuff.. or face specialised garages, and their bills
these old things are over twenty years old... and things go wrong.

but when it's right.... they are the finest campervan ever made ever.

Post by **Flibbertigibbet** » 29 Aug 2008, 17:51

Never mind him I love that van

same interior as my Aircooled but all in great condition

Post by **Tex Ritter** » 29 Aug 2008, 18:06

kevtherev wrote:nice cheap camper here

or to this type of standard.

look for a Devon, LeisureDrive, Autohomes, Autosleeper, Reimo, holdsworth

as they are converted by factories to be well equipped campers.
as for maintenance... you'll either have to learn how to do the simpler stuff.. or face specialised garages, and their bills
these old things are over twenty years old... and things go wrong.

but when it's right.... they are the finest campervan ever made ever.

Phew! I thought you were going to slag em off for a moment.

I'm interested to see how much this one makes, so I'll know how much to ask for mine...not a diesel 'tho.

Post by **Kingsley222** » 29 Aug 2008, 18:36

Well I was hoping for something under 2K, just to test out the water, or maybe a little more - I suppose you are always faced with the problem that a cheapo van may be a money magnet or a deathtrap!

Post by **Tex Ritter** » 30 Aug 2008, 08:54

Kingsley222 wrote:Well I was hoping for something under 2K, just to test out the water, or maybe a little more - I suppose you are always faced with the problem that a cheapo van may be a money magnet or a deathtrap!

Very true, so get as much info regarding history as you can get.

Probably be better to have it inspected by 'pros' if you don't have the experience.

Post by **Ian Hulley** » 30 Aug 2008, 09:37

With respect you'll be lucky to find much ~£2K that's not a money magnet ... in fact come to think about it they're ALL money magnets

You may strike lucky ... you may not, that's the gamble.

Ian.

Post by **Kingsley222** » 30 Aug 2008, 16:22

Fair comment! So what's anyone's best VW buy over the years?

Post by **Essex Nige** » 30 Aug 2008, 18:16

Kingsley222 wrote: I suppose you are always faced with the problem that a cheapo van may be a money magnet

Welcome to the world of VW's, If they don't brake you'll be spending dosh on gadgets and gizmos to improve your camping experience...

But once obtained you'll love her like one of the family and be very protective...

Post by **squire** » 31 Aug 2008, 00:25

The van looks like a nail but its got a 12 month ticket

Post by **Ian Hulley** » 31 Aug 2008, 10:16

squire wrote:The van looks like a nail but its got a 12 month ticket

Like it say's 'an MOT certificate is no guarantee of the roadworthiness or condition of a vehicle.'

I know, I know !!

Ian.