Just purchased a 2006 camper fully kitted in nice condition AA checked it out $2,750 plus $150 AA check. So let the bargains roll out
intrade,
Nov 17, 5:42am
just wait till you need parts. i looked at a merc the guy wanted 5k with limp mode. i would have only take it for free after he spent 10 grand on mercedes north fixing symptoms but not the problem.
apollo11,
Nov 17, 6:25am
Where did you buy? What did you get? Only junk on TM for that sort of coin.
sw20,
Nov 17, 6:29am
My mate is service manager at a independent Euro workshop. He bangs his head all the time at the lack of parts available for Merc vans. MB NZ don't care either.
saxman99,
Nov 17, 7:08am
eBay has most things.
budgel,
Nov 17, 7:19am
Is your purchase a one-off sale? If not, how about posting a link so we can all take advantage of the situation.
sr2,
Nov 17, 7:19am
Find a Ducato based one, there is a lot out there and you won't regret it.
tamarillo,
Nov 17, 6:39pm
Front wheel drive though.
curlcrown,
Nov 17, 7:33pm
Some people's idea of a fully kited out camper is a van on it's last legs with a piece of ply and a cheap mattress to sleep on, a 20 litre drum of water and a toilet six inches away from the bed.
tgray,
Nov 17, 9:05pm
Apparently the AA checked it out, so how bad can it be?
saxman99,
Nov 17, 9:11pm
Now now, play nice!
tygertung,
Nov 17, 11:57pm
Did they check it and say it was a goldie, or a dud?
sr2,
Nov 18, 3:05am
Yes the front wheel drive is a big advantage. Far better traction and handling with the weight of the motor over the driven wheels and with no driveshaft the floor and center of gravity is much lower.
xs1100,
Nov 18, 7:26am
and all ALKO Australia built behind the cab so easy to get parts
xs1100,
Nov 18, 7:27am
just the later ones are a pain to fit a towbar too (get certified) so if it has one thats a huge bonus
tygertung,
Nov 18, 5:52pm
I used to have a RWD van, it was useless. It was unable to go up some wet grass with an almost imperceptible slope. Would wheelspin when taking off around a corner. It really needed to have extra weight in the back, but that would be a waste of diesel.
sanders4,
Nov 20, 7:23am
Have driven a Fiat Ducato by Burstner , Ixeo 726G for more than 5000 kms and can not fault front wheel drive. Also the engine management is superb - engine braking on hills etc so maybe people need to speak from experience and not from gossip?
cattleshed,
Nov 20, 7:58am
That isn't a serious and positive statement in their favour is it?
sr2,
Oct 22, 12:01pm
Cheers, I couldn't agree more.
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