Omega Owners Forum
Chat Area => General Car Chat => Topic started by: powerslinky on 16 April 2014, 18:43:43
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hi all,
I need to get myself another van for work as the trusty old '99 Transit "rustbucket " has is finally past it .
Struggling financially at the moment so nothing posh or over 2k is possible . Even V reg vans like the one I'm scrapping but in fair condition are going for £1500 :o :o :o
But been offered an "R" reg . . . yes R reg 97/98 I think :-\ :-\ transit LWB luton body van with taillift . Loads of room for what I need & the thing is I know the complete history of this van :y
It is really low mileage 55k, 2 owners who both hardly used the thing . All old MOT's , no advisories . This van has always been very well maintained & drives really nice . No turbo though & feels a bit sluggish compared to my 2.5 turbo panel van .
I can have this for £900 it is taxed ( till Nov or Dec I believe) & has MOT until Jan 15
I have been searching to try & find what something like this could be brought for on the open market , but cannot find any for sale . The only thing close to it is a 2000 model transit luton with tail lift for £3000 :o :o :o :o :o
I know this R reg one is old but . . . what else could I get for £900 . . . even if I get 2 years out of it .
Think I will have to have this . . . what do you lot think :-\ :-\
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I'd give £1,000 for that van without hesitation. I think that is a reasonable price. Luton's and any speciality body style will always hold value. Do you need a Luton, or would LWB's suffice? The Transit flaresides are the only exception...they are very cheap.
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I'd give £1,000 for that van without hesitation. I think that is a reasonable price. Luton's and any speciality body style will always hold value. Do you need a Luton, or would LWB's suffice? The Transit flaresides are the only exception...they are very cheap.
hi Josh & thanks for replying :y
I had not thought about a Luton until this was offered . My present transit is a LWB semi hi top & has been great in all the time I have had it . Rust has killed it now though I'm afraid.
Going back to this Luton, there is loads of room for me to part rack out for storage & also i will be able to collect a lot more in the way of bathrooms & kitchens from the suppliers, rather than wait for delivery .
All in all it sounds like this will see me out of trouble for the time being anyway . As said it is is good condition all round . And for £900 . . . taking into account there is a fair bit of tax on it and the scrap value of my old van to go towards it . . . actual cost to me will be nearer £700 ;) ;)
I'm Gonna have it :y thanks Josh & hopfully see you at Wycombe