Hi we are looking to but our first camper. Saw a 2002 T4 Cali Generation today for £18k with reasonably high mileage, all service history and recent work done including clutch, cam belt, fabric on pop top. Feels like a lot. Any help most welcome. Thanks?
T4 Price too much?
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Mine is an ex AA van 1999 model and already converted by previous owner, tin top, alloy wheels, cupboards, sink, leisure battery, electric hook up, r&r bed etc and registered as a motor caravan, I know its a conversion and not built as a camper from new, but it was less than 5 grand. I don't know what you get with a cali, check number plate on https://www.vehicleenquiry.service.gov.uk/Default.aspx to see what the VED is, mine is a 2.5TDI with intercooler but because it is pre 2002, VED is £230 per year. The rules changed in 2002.
I only bought this two months ago, it has 193,000 miles on the clock but I am told that is less than half of what the T4s are capable of. Hope this helps.
I only bought this two months ago, it has 193,000 miles on the clock but I am told that is less than half of what the T4s are capable of. Hope this helps.
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Just noticed you are in London, you will need a petrol model to be compliant with LEZ or spend a couple of grand on filters to make an old diesel compliant.
Top end t4's like the Cali are big money and worth the extra IMO, as they will hold their value, have quality fixtures and fittings, and are so much more than converted panel vans.
How many miles has it covered ?
It's done 150k. Thanks for the hasty replies.
Miles or kilometres ? However, whichever it is it's still not a lot of distance covered for a 2.5.
If the bus is in good order then it's on the money.
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18 grand for a 13 year old van with that mileage................
Here's a similar one from last year for similar money but half the mileage:
http://www.brick-yard.co.uk/forum/vw-t4- westfalia-california-exclusive-for-sale_topic86748.html
It's too much dude :ILU:
Here's a similar one from last year for similar money but half the mileage:
http://www.brick-yard.co.uk/forum/vw-t4- westfalia-california-exclusive-for-sale_topic86748.html
It's too much dude :ILU:
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Why.Mines a 2.5tdi year 2000 and lez compliant :*
The link for your bargain basement van no worky so put up a link to a current one if theres one available18 grand for a 13 year old van with that mileage................
Here's a similar one from last year for similar money but half the mileage:
http://www.brick-yard.co.uk/forum/vw-t4- westfalia-california-exclusive-for-sale_topic86748.html
It's too much dude :ILU:
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Hmmm. That's weird ~ worked earlier :*The link for your bargain basement van no worky so put up a link to a current one if theres one available
Tries again : http://www.brick-yard.co.uk/forum/vw-t4-westfalia-california-exclusive-for-sale_topic86748.html
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How did you get it LEZ compliant, see this link http://www.theguardian.com/money/2011/oct/21/london-low-emissions-zone-vans
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My guess would be it's a Multivan/Caravelle/Eurovan as they are classified as a car for the LEZ as long as they have less than [8 or 9?] passenger seats.
Hmmm. That's weird ~ worked earlier :*
Tries again : http://www.brick-yard.co.uk/forum/vw-t4-westfalia-california-exclusive-for-sale_topic86748.html
I thought it would be the one with the upturned boat for a roof. Rasp:
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You got to put filters in every year if you don't do a lot of millage I got a AA campervan 2001 and I can not afford to go to London YeLow green van man
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Mine is a 1999 model AA van but I knew it couldn't go into the LEZ when I bought it, if I ever venture into that area, which I don't, very often, it will be in my petrol car and on a Sunday to avoid the congestion charge.
Seems right on the money tbh, they hold there money really well.
Here is one in London for 4k less but a fair bit older.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-T4-Wes...262?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item3aa336616e
Cheaper T5 if your not worried about it being a Cali
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-T5-Tra...mpers_Caravans_Motorhomes&hash=item4ae4346d4d
My money I think i'd buy this tbh at that price range.
Brand new conversion never been used.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Volkswage...827?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item3f46c61b13
Here is one in London for 4k less but a fair bit older.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-T4-Wes...262?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item3aa336616e
Cheaper T5 if your not worried about it being a Cali
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-T5-Tra...mpers_Caravans_Motorhomes&hash=item4ae4346d4d
My money I think i'd buy this tbh at that price range.
Brand new conversion never been used.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Volkswage...827?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item3f46c61b13
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If it's a camper and the V5 shows motorcaravan you can downplate to 2490kg and get it compliant with TfL - I have and many others. Loads of info on here if you search.
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A design classic...
Imagine slumbering inside the GRP loft on a balmy summers eve, smugly ruminating on the value of your purchase whilst somebody voids their fundament into the Thetford below
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Burst out laughing when I read this. So true, and brought back so many ..................................................memoriesI:A design classic...
Imagine slumbering inside the GRP loft on a balmy summers eve, smugly ruminating on the value of your purchase whilst somebody voids their fundament into the Thetford below
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