Advice on van purchase

Fowlersrs · World Chat Champion Joined: 30 Mar 2012 Karma :

Dear BCF,

I don't currently have a cage but I'm looking at cheap vans as a solution all round to winter and track days etc.
I've seen a VW transporter locally, it's an older T4 but looks quite genuine.

Question is what's it worth?

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/161347997103

Any pointers?

clancy · World Chat Champion Joined: 11 Apr 2009 Karma :

Looks fairly good condition and he's been straight up with where it's rusting which is good, less horror to potentially find. Been serviced to some extent which is good

Depends how much you want a vw really, the transporters always hold a premium. I'd say it's worth about £1500 but it depends who's looking at the time, someone who is gonna convert the van may be willing to pay over the odds to get it

Transporters also are not enormous so just be aware. Would be fine for going to track days and general use etc but they are useless as a work van so just bare that in mind
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drzsta · World Chat Champion Joined: 20 Apr 2009 Karma :

Transporters are generally overpriced dogs thanks to the surf brigade.

Most have been to the moon and back but still demand a premium. A perfect example of buying the badge.

arry · Super Spammer Joined: 03 Jan 2009 Karma :

Great vans. I had one on the same year that I did ~70,000 miles in when I was a courier. It was faster, a better drive, more comfortable, more economical and much more reliable than the Transit I had alongside it.

Only had 2 issues - 1) was quite an important one - they have plastic impellar blades on the waterpump; mine sheared and then didn't pump water, so you need to catch it early otherwise you'll be in all kinds of trouble. 2) Clutch hydraulic system is a real ball-ache to bleed for some reason. Used to result in me losing my clutch occasionally coming off of motorway after a long stint. Couple of pumps and it'd be back but I could never get that little bit of air out for some reason.

P.addy · Red Rocket Joined: 14 Feb 2008 Karma :

How cheap are you looking? I've never woned one but have had loan of a Vito. It appears to have been a "car" at some point with many more seats but now is a van. Insurance is mega cheap for that reason Laughing

Fits 2 bikes comfortably, 2 sports and a crosser if you have a fairing that you don't really care too much about, loads of spares, tools and that can fit too.

However, this is an 04, so you'll need 2.5k+ to get a fairly average condition one. Older Vitos however are cheaper!