*new member* weighing up buying van that needs "some" work.

[schpock]

Hello, you folks of endless transit knowledge.

I'm afraid some of the details are sketchy but the story thus far roughly goes like this...

A friend of mine is selling his J Reg transit minibus ( not at all clear on the model but on appearance similar to: eBay listings .

He wants £1000, but admits that there is at least £400 worth of fixing up needing doing. After a decent look at her underside with a particularly sound friend, we found:

leaf springs need replacing
the turbo for the diesel engine will need replaced (he mentioned that it'd be cheaper to get a reconditioned one)
the exhaust
steering shaft/box
and some other maintainance of hoses etc

does it seem like like £400 is enough for these jobs? love the vehichle but don't want to take on more than I can handle with concerns to work/money.

Will update when more info is given but almost completely clueless as this will be a first buy. cheers.

[stevo]

If the chassis and body work are rust free then id say its worth it. Getting almost impossible to find one now that doesn't need welding up.

[sc_BK]

For £1k I would be expecting something half that age

[BigMonty]

For £1k I would be expecting something half that age

or definately a good solid runner. £1k all in would be a more reasonable price.