Newbie buying Ford (1 Viewer)

[Deepdale]

I'm very interested in any opinions regardjng this van.


Thanks in advance

 

[Deepdale]

Sorry, I thought it would show a picture.
Its a Ford ecoline Fleetwood

 

[Jim]

Heres a pic of it

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[Deepdale]

Thanks Jim.
I think I'm in danger of buying the first van I see.

 

[mike mcglynn]

I think I would take a damp meter with me if I was going to have a look at
it why would the roof need replacing ? damaged or damp !or both and why did they have to clean out the fuel lines /tank this van may not have moved for many years and needs a thorough check with somebody mechanically qualified.

 

[WynandJean]

Hello and welcome from West Midlands. Always worth checking around to see what else is available. Buying the first one you see is rarely a good idea.


Wyn

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[rosalan]

As a first time buyer I would be wary of American electrics, which not every garage will want to work on, Fuel consumption which is fine on american prices but can be steep over here.
I think it is fair to say that European manufacturers build for European roads. American roads do not seem as narrow or challenging or wiggly.
Me? I would love an American motorhome but probably not in Europe.

 

[tofo]

Last mot

 

[golly]

Only 1500 miles in 5 years it's obviously stood a very long time.

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[pappajohn]

If they went to the expense and trouble of having the whole roof replaced including the insulation why did they leave the ceiling as they already had the new boards..
It's failed its MOT nearly every year on rear brakes which says it's been bodged to get it through each year.... Obviously don't want to spend correcting it..... Or probably any other faults.

Walk away.

 

[Deepdale]

I'm off to see 1 in a dealers tomorrow, just for comparison. They're asking 8500 for a Fiat Ducato... with mileage that doesn't match the MOT.GOV site. It'll be interesting to see their excuses lol.

 

[Deepdale]

Thanks pappajohn, voice of reason.
I have read Jims book, and it being dry stored concerned me. I want to go to the Land of my Fathers, so a leaky roof would be an issue.

I'll keep looking,and maybe find something more practical.