Taurian Posted October 3, 2015 Share Posted October 3, 2015 Hi all, I'm ideally looking for an Auto- sleepers Trooper, Trident or Topaz, but low mileage ones seem to be pretty hard to find within a reasonable distance of Chelmsford, Essex. My alternative idea is to buy a low mileage Transporter in excellent condition and get it fully converted by a quality converter. So my question is - can anyone recommend a quality converter ? There seem to be quite a few in this marketplace but I would prefer to use one that has a proven track record , ideally with VW Transporters. I do not want to go down the self- build route as I don't have those sorts of skills. Any help/advise would be very much appreciated. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracker Posted October 3, 2015 Share Posted October 3, 2015 If your heart is set on a VW so be it, but having had the opportunity to drive a fairly new VW Transporter and several Fiat Ducato / Peugeot Boxers recently I find that apart from the size difference and the slightly better ride of the VW, the Sevel vans are far better equipped and drive and handle as well as if not better than the VWs. There are also Renault and Ford varieties to consider, both of which justifiably have their admirers and any of these will probably cost less to buy and run than a comparable VW. Then again the VW may hold onto more of it's value as there are less of them seeking many buyers. If you really want a VW you might well have to keep a daily eye on the adverts and be prepared to travel as far as it takes to snap up a good 'un. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peter James Posted October 3, 2015 Share Posted October 3, 2015 Taurian - 2015-10-03 11:49 AM My alternative idea is to buy a low mileage Transporter in excellent condition. Well good luck with that. Transporters are pretty scarce to start with, and secondhand commercial vans are not noted for their low mileage and excellent condition *-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keithl Posted October 3, 2015 Share Posted October 3, 2015 Tracker - 2015-10-03 12:45 PM Then again the VW may hold onto more of it's value ... Good luck! But not if it's one of these... Link Keith. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracker Posted October 3, 2015 Share Posted October 3, 2015 Keithl - 2015-10-03 2:31 PM Tracker - 2015-10-03 12:45 PM Then again the VW may hold onto more of it's value ... Good luck! But not if it's one of these... Link Keith. There will never be a better time to buy one - if you can trust VW!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taurian Posted October 3, 2015 Author Share Posted October 3, 2015 Tracker - 2015-10-03 12:45 PM If your heart is set on a VW so be it, but having had the opportunity to drive a fairly new VW Transporter and several Fiat Ducato / Peugeot Boxers recently I find that apart from the size difference and the slightly better ride of the VW, the Sevel vans are far better equipped and drive and handle as well as if not better than the VWs. There are also Renault and Ford varieties to consider, both of which justifiably have their admirers and any of these will probably cost less to buy and run than a comparable VW. Then again the VW may hold onto more of it's value as there are less of them seeking many buyers. If you really want a VW you might well have to keep a daily eye on the adverts and be prepared to travel as far as it takes to snap up a good 'un. Good luck! Thanks Tracker, I have also started to consider the Transit Custom which is quite a bit cheaper and does look very nice with good reviews Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyishuk Posted October 3, 2015 Share Posted October 3, 2015 South of the River and around a couple of junctions is Bilbos http://www.bilbos.com/home/ Rgds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taurian Posted October 3, 2015 Author Share Posted October 3, 2015 tonyishuk - 2015-10-03 6:47 PM South of the River and around a couple of junctions is Bilbos http://www.bilbos.com/home/ Rgds Ok I'll get in touch, I didn't realise they converted other than their own new vehicles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCC Posted October 4, 2015 Share Posted October 4, 2015 You could also speak to Middlesex Motorcaravans. http://www.middlesexmotorcaravans.co.uk/ Some converters will be able to source used low mileage VWs. Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest pelmetman Posted October 4, 2015 Share Posted October 4, 2015 PCC - 2015-10-04 8:57 AM Some converters will be able to source used low mileage VWs. Peter I'd wait a while to see what effect the software con has had on the vehicle values ;-) ................ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod_vw Posted October 4, 2015 Share Posted October 4, 2015 Taurian, try browsing here http://www.vwt4forum.co.uk/forumdisplay.php?f=147. Yes I know it indicates VW T4 but also includes the T5 range. Members on there have experience of almost every VW converter in the UK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taurian Posted October 4, 2015 Author Share Posted October 4, 2015 Rod_vw - 2015-10-04 8:50 PM Taurian, try browsing here http://www.vwt4forum.co.uk/forumdisplay.php?f=147. Yes I know it indicates VW T4 but also includes the T5 range. Members on there have experience of almost every VW converter in the UK. Hi Rod, Thanks for that. I joined that group a few days ago . Just casting my net as far as I can :-D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
19721973 Posted October 5, 2015 Share Posted October 5, 2015 Hi Tuarian, thinking of putting mine Topaz up for sale have not got round to it yet but at 81 I’m thinking of calling it a day, Pm me if interested with your email and I will send you details and photos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taurian Posted October 6, 2015 Author Share Posted October 6, 2015 19721973 - 2015-10-05 8:11 PM Hi Tuarian, thinking of putting mine Topaz up for sale have not got round to it yet but at 81 I’m thinking of calling it a day, Pm me if interested with your email and I will send you details and photos Hi, tried to PM you but the message just sits in my outbox for some reason!! Could you please email me at ianwhitemoss at iCloud dot com Thanks Regards Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
19721973 Posted October 6, 2015 Share Posted October 6, 2015 Ian could not send via icloud so I have PM you my email address where I can send you all the info and photos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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