Need a new Van. Transit semi High, SWB wanted

[Happe]

Hi guys,

who ever is looking for a new caring home for his beauty....
I'm looking for a Transit, semi high roof, towbar, good condition not to many miles.
Diesel powered, if possible turbo.

I need it to carry my bike on the towbar (160Kg Rally Bike),
to convert it to a semi motorhome, but still able to carry a second bike in the loading area.
So I will need sturdy springs on the rear and barn doors.
The more windows in the rear section the better

I was looking on ebay and think I want something build between 1995 and 1999 (or younger) for between 1500 and 2000 quit.

Hope to hear from you guys soon.

cheers
Stefan

[AndyG]

Bike inside as well

Must be a small bike

You sure you don't want a lwb

[Happe]

Bike inside as well

Must be a small bike

You sure you don't want a lwb

Hi there,

yes I'm sure

I need the van for daily commute, so it shouldn't be to big (SWB)
It has to go on a ferry whenever I visit family abroad or has to go in the train to go to Africa. So it shouldn't be to high, a normal one just does the job and a semi high is that little bit of luxury, you know

The bike fits in a VW T4 (actually two of them) so it should also fit in a Transit



Yes, I'm the fat bloke in the pictures

cu
Stefan

[AndyG]

OK

Then a 120 possibly 150 SWB S/H roof TDI manual box presumably

[Happe]

:D OK

Then a 120 possibly 150 SWB S/H roof TDI manual box presumably

Sounds about right.
Even so I have no idea what is the difference between a 120 and a 150 or 80 or 190 or .......

cheers
Stefan

Transit Newbie

[AndyG]

It's the approx weight the van is legally allowed to carry

Transit 100 = 1 tonne. 150 = 1.5 tonnes

How much weight are you gonna carry

[Happe]

:D OK

Then a 120 possibly 150 SWB S/H roof TDI manual box presumably

You seem to know one or two things about Transits

Does this look alright and what would be a good price and what would be to much?



http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=009&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&viewitem=&item=190062577718&rd=1&rd=1



cheers

Stefan

[AndyG]

Well it's cheap enough

It's had a recent respray ( without much masking )

140,000miles not exactly low, but if it's had regular oil changes it'll be no prob at all

L O N G WHEELBASE

[Happe]

L O N G WHEELBASE

I know, but I need a Van. Just sold my Land Rover and drive a f'ing Ford Orion. I hate sitting with me arse on the floor......

cheers
Stefan

[Happe]

It's the approx weight the van is legally allowed to carry

Transit 100 = 1 tonne. 150 = 1.5 tonnes

How much weight are you gonna carry

Maximium two bikes (150kg each) plus three persons (100Kg each) plus luggage = 800Kg max.
But one bike on the towbar behind the rear wheels. So a 100 is the minimum I guess.
Feels like grammar school all over again

cheers
Stefan

[AndyG]

Make sure you take a magnet with you Those front and rear wheelarches will need a very careful check

And remember that you'll need to wax that red paint regular, as it fades fast
Don't you mind that the door locks, handles, hinges, scuttle panel and headlamp washers have also been painted

[Happe]

Make sure you take a magnet with you Those front and rear wheelarches will need a very careful check

And remember that you'll need to wax that red paint regular, as it fades fast
Don't you mind that the door locks, handles, hinges, scuttle panel and headlamp washers have also been painted

No don't mind the paint. What I mind is that he says nothing to the mechanics but talks about the bloody CD player.

I think I will look a bit further. There is this MK6 in the for sale section......

cheers
Stefan

[AndyG]

Or this

1998 FORD Transit TD LWB Minibus

Price:
£1,500

Features:

* 95,000 miles
* R reg (1998)

Full Description:

Glossary of Terms

ex-police, 95,000 miles guaranteed, 9 seats plus loading space, MOT and tax April07, very good condition, excellent dual purpose vehicle, no canvassers or agencies. £1,500
Private Seller:

Contact number: 07950 320224

[AndyG]

FORD TRANSIT DIESEL, R reg SWB SemiHi

Price:
£1,550

Features:

* WHITE

Full Description:

Glossary of Terms

8 seat minibus, new MOT, any trial, low mileage in plain white with grey blue cloth trim, to clear. £1,550
Trade Seller:

WILLIAMS COMM

Contact number: 01633 272277 or 07981 500079

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NO Turbo

[Happe]

Got one,

had a few around here to choose from, but settled for a SWB Semi high 1998 R reg in Silver.
It has a standard Diesel not a turbo and it is just a 80 but the ride is nice and the engine sounds good.
It has minor rust bubbles and was a builders van.
Looks scruffy on the inside.
It also has second row of seats that I will sell off or swap for other parts.

Any ideas what mpg and max. speed I can expect?

cheers
Stefan