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Jan 12, 2011 9:15:54 GMT 10
Post by antipodie on Jan 12, 2011 9:15:54 GMT 10
Hi there - I am new to this scene and wondered what was the best way to go about buying a lovely little van for myself. Comments and thoughts much appreciated. I am based in the Southern Highlands of NSW.
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Jan 12, 2011 9:24:25 GMT 10
Post by happyvintagelassie on Jan 12, 2011 9:24:25 GMT 10
Hi, am a very green, but very willing to learn member also! Just thought i'd drop a line to say hello.
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Jan 12, 2011 10:33:16 GMT 10
Post by JBJ on Jan 12, 2011 10:33:16 GMT 10
Hi to both of you.
I can relate how my wife & I got around to buying our first vans. Its a pretty typical scene, & I know a few others had similar experiences.
Firstly you need to look around, attend vintage van runs ( if any are held that you can get to) & generally put out feelers on vans you see & like.
E bay is one avenue, but my experience is that it can be very expensive to buy there, & often info about the van is lacking at best, & disguised occasionly.
Letting Forum members know you are looking is another.
It also helps if you put you general locality into your profile details, so people know roughly where you are.
Also if there is an established caravan sales yard in your area, ask them if they know of any.
Looking over fences as you travel along often brings vans into sight.
I was told about the Purdon van we first bought by Humpty, who was asked by a guy if he knew anyone wanting a van.
we travelled from Northern NSW to Maitland with a trailer & bought it. It was pretty good.
I suggest for your first van you avoid one requiring a lot of repairs, unless you are capable of paying a fair amount of money at times to get things done that are beyond yoiur capacity.
Money upfront for a good van can be a big saving.
Patience is also very important.
But its all worth it when the fun of your use of the Vintage Van becomes a reality for you.
Best of luck looking
JBJ
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Jan 12, 2011 12:16:17 GMT 10
Post by curtis on Jan 12, 2011 12:16:17 GMT 10
Hi Antipodie,
As JBJ mentioned e-bay is one option. After buying our van that way I would highly recommend having a look before bidding, and not just going on the photos.
Ours looked OK on the ad, but when we began to investigate it became a large task to get him back up to usable standard. Thankfully I could do it all myself, but even the materials involved added up quickly.
Also find a local V'Van member to take with you if you are unsure of what to look for.... My experience is that they are a helpful bunch and will support people with a common interest.
Best of luck! Dave
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Jan 12, 2011 14:25:18 GMT 10
Post by surfingyogini on Jan 12, 2011 14:25:18 GMT 10
Hi Also find a local V'Van member to take with you if you are unsure of what to look for.... My experience is that they are a helpful bunch and will support people with a common interest. I'd second that! While we love our little van and purchased it thinking we'd only need to do a few minor ccosmetic changes to make her 'ours' we've actually had to do some fairly major repairs. Having someone more knowledgeable would have meant we were more aware of what we were getting into! good luck!
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Jan 12, 2011 16:48:02 GMT 10
Post by happyvintagelassie on Jan 12, 2011 16:48:02 GMT 10
Great advice here...looking in Tassie has been a futile search so far. I really appreciate the advice about 'repair beware', we're not a particularly handy household! I'm really keen to buy, but it has to be the right 'fit' for our family. Thanks!
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