Been a while since I created a blog for a project, and after photobucket had a rethink of its rules, most of my old ones make absolutely zero sense now as they're all missing pictures...
So...
A brief intro, after a few years of being not that bothered about biking my lad (now 10) has started showing real interest and while putting 2 bikes into a SEAT ibiza is possible, it's a ballache that's ruining the bikes and ruining the car...
Time for a van!!!
Old shape transit connects seem to all have rotten sills...
New shape connects are still fetching big money...
Doblos, Combos - ugly beasts aren't they!!
Kangoos - see above...
The big factor for a b'lingo or partner was the 3 seats.. OK, OK, OK.. they're 2½ at best aren't they! Occasionally the missus tags along to watch the biking so without going for a bigger van my choice was made..
I'll admit I was a bit fussy in finding 1,
it HAD to be a proffesional or enterprise spec as aircon is a godsend...
2014-2016 seemed to be the age range for my budget..
No mega milers...
Nothing that looks like it's been parked in the Ukraine in for the past 12 months...
6 months went by, I travelled all over the bloody place looking at absolute nails until finally... on ebay.. we had a potential, an hour away!!!
Screenshot_20230531_182146_eBay.jpg (Size: 740.88 KB / Downloads: 58)
Screenshot_20230609_195046_eBay.jpg (Size: 852.56 KB / Downloads: 33)
With this write up:
Some Service history missing between 2016 and 2021
Just MOT'd and serviced in April 2023, with a clean bill of
health.
Purchased from Suffolk Commercials back in April 2022
Mileage record shows a discrepancy due to last owner
having the dash set in Kilometres and MOT test centres
recording the mileage incorrectly.
Well maintained and drives faultlessly, lots spent in last year
of ownership
My van is privately owned and well cared for and not used for
usiness/trade purposes, therefore there is NO VAT to apply
to the final sale price
Features
Power Steering, ABS, E-Windows, E-Mirrors, ESP, Rear
Parking Sensors, LED Headlights, Bluetooth Audio/Phone
CD/Radio Stereo with steering column remote, USB Charger
and Aux Input, 206 GTI Leather Steering Wheel, Leather Gear
Gaiter, Bulkhead Cage, Ply Lined
3 Seater model, 3rd seat lowers to the level of the rear load
area to allow carrying of 8-9ft tall objects
Good Bits
Recent tyres and brakes all round, cambelt, water pump
replaced summer 2022 and the infamous cambox oil seal
replaced at the same time, new AC condenser and
reconditioned AC pump, LED Headlights as the factory lights
are like candles, 206 GTI leather steering wheel direct
replacement for scabby plastic wheel fitted as standard,
ecent new anti roll bar bushes. 2 recent new front springs
Bad Bits
There are a few scratches and marks from its previous life as
a commercial van as to be expected, as well as some dents
in the roof which are not visible but in attached photos
Reason for sale
I am selling due to recently starting kayaking, whilst I do
transport them on the roof of this vehicle its becoming
awkward to load them, therefore I am looking to replace it
with an economical estate car and may consider swap or px.
Hands were shook, I transfered £3800 to a guy called Steve and took it home...
I had told myself - NO MORE PROJECTS...
I'd told myself this many many times after the last car became something between biblical and stupid..
But you know how it is, french designers are all well and good, but a drunk bloke on amazon can always improve things....
So...
A brief intro, after a few years of being not that bothered about biking my lad (now 10) has started showing real interest and while putting 2 bikes into a SEAT ibiza is possible, it's a ballache that's ruining the bikes and ruining the car...
Time for a van!!!
Old shape transit connects seem to all have rotten sills...
New shape connects are still fetching big money...
Doblos, Combos - ugly beasts aren't they!!
Kangoos - see above...
The big factor for a b'lingo or partner was the 3 seats.. OK, OK, OK.. they're 2½ at best aren't they! Occasionally the missus tags along to watch the biking so without going for a bigger van my choice was made..
I'll admit I was a bit fussy in finding 1,
it HAD to be a proffesional or enterprise spec as aircon is a godsend...
2014-2016 seemed to be the age range for my budget..
No mega milers...
Nothing that looks like it's been parked in the Ukraine in for the past 12 months...
6 months went by, I travelled all over the bloody place looking at absolute nails until finally... on ebay.. we had a potential, an hour away!!!
Screenshot_20230531_182146_eBay.jpg (Size: 740.88 KB / Downloads: 58)
Screenshot_20230609_195046_eBay.jpg (Size: 852.56 KB / Downloads: 33)
With this write up:
Some Service history missing between 2016 and 2021
Just MOT'd and serviced in April 2023, with a clean bill of
health.
Purchased from Suffolk Commercials back in April 2022
Mileage record shows a discrepancy due to last owner
having the dash set in Kilometres and MOT test centres
recording the mileage incorrectly.
Well maintained and drives faultlessly, lots spent in last year
of ownership
My van is privately owned and well cared for and not used for
usiness/trade purposes, therefore there is NO VAT to apply
to the final sale price
Features
Power Steering, ABS, E-Windows, E-Mirrors, ESP, Rear
Parking Sensors, LED Headlights, Bluetooth Audio/Phone
CD/Radio Stereo with steering column remote, USB Charger
and Aux Input, 206 GTI Leather Steering Wheel, Leather Gear
Gaiter, Bulkhead Cage, Ply Lined
3 Seater model, 3rd seat lowers to the level of the rear load
area to allow carrying of 8-9ft tall objects
Good Bits
Recent tyres and brakes all round, cambelt, water pump
replaced summer 2022 and the infamous cambox oil seal
replaced at the same time, new AC condenser and
reconditioned AC pump, LED Headlights as the factory lights
are like candles, 206 GTI leather steering wheel direct
replacement for scabby plastic wheel fitted as standard,
ecent new anti roll bar bushes. 2 recent new front springs
Bad Bits
There are a few scratches and marks from its previous life as
a commercial van as to be expected, as well as some dents
in the roof which are not visible but in attached photos
Reason for sale
I am selling due to recently starting kayaking, whilst I do
transport them on the roof of this vehicle its becoming
awkward to load them, therefore I am looking to replace it
with an economical estate car and may consider swap or px.
Hands were shook, I transfered £3800 to a guy called Steve and took it home...
I had told myself - NO MORE PROJECTS...
I'd told myself this many many times after the last car became something between biblical and stupid..
But you know how it is, french designers are all well and good, but a drunk bloke on amazon can always improve things....
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