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Gonna have to get me one

Postby andybass » Fri Sep 13, 2024 2:55 pm

Hello,
Good forum content here. I am planning to get a van to convert to a day van next year. I had toyed with the idea of a VW T5, but they are really expensive for what you get and a little too small for what I want it for.
I used to have a 1990 petrol 2.0L transit RWD when I played in bands years ago. Amazing fun.
Next year, as long as WW3 does not start, will see a budget of around £7k max, and I have my eye on the Mk8 L2H3 or H2 transits of around 2014/15/16 for conversion. I figure if a low roof mk8 won't get into car parks then I may as well go large and have the headroom I want. The L2 length looks juuuust about acceptable for parking if there is a parking camera, and I've been reading loads on the maintenence and issues to look out for.
Happy days.

AC

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Re: Gonna have to get me one

Postby Luke » Sat Sep 14, 2024 12:29 pm

welcome on board mate :D
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Re: Gonna have to get me one

Postby Altransit » Sat Sep 14, 2024 7:24 pm

Welcome to the forum :D

You would probably be OK (heightwise) with a low roof Mk8, but sadly we don't have them in the UK, the smallest being the L2H2. If you want lower/shorter, the Custom fills that gap 8)
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2004 Mk6 SWB T280 Medium Roof 85PS 2.0 TDDi - Vantunered (Also gone)
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