Motors VW Van for under £1000 is it possible?

Hey everyone,

It's now drawing nearer and near to my birthday, and I'm looking at cars....

I really want a VW Camper van, but I'm not sure if it's possible to get a reliable one for under £1000.

Does anyone have any experience or advice?

Cheers
Andrew

 

Get a copy of Volksworld or something similar. Check VW forums.
Really, you should get the AA or someone to check an old car like this. But for <£1000 don't expect much.

 

Thats what I feared..... I might look into a golf instead.

 

This might help http://www.volkswagencamper.co.uk

 

volkszone
and the samba (but that is an american one)

I assume you mean a bay, not a split... you *may* be able to find something that is vaguely solid, but I'm pretty doubtful to be honest.

 

I've just had a search through the sites that have been posted, and also ebay, and it doesn't look likely that I could get something solid. There have been a few for about 500, but these need restoration, I guess my dream will have to wait until I have more money.

But I still want an original early car, like a mk2 golf, or mk1 fiesta, a mini, something that is a little rare.

 

ummm, fiestas and minis rare?...

but I know what you mean, that's why I got my bug. The least rare car in the world, but it *feels* kind of rare, if that makes any sense at all.

 

you're looking at about 2-3000 for a decent camper. 1500-2000 for somethign that needs work. more for something nice.

well worth it though mate

 

There one for £950 which needs tyding up, but it has 6months mot, and some tax left....

I have a thought, I haven't considered how expensive the insurance is on these. Does anyone know?

BEn howm uch do you pay on your bug?

 

for £950 you will probably be looking to spend the same again on sorting it out. Check the sills for rust and corrosion. If you know a bit about motors or have friends that do then it can be a laugh working on them they're pretty user friendly and there is a pretty big enthusiast following who are usually glad to help out where possible.

 

The ultimate VW "Bus/Camper" has to be the Samba.
Its rather expensive because its a little bit rarer than the othres, Its got LOADS of windows, and if you couple a 911 engine to it, goes like stink

 

keep saving your money. by time you find your dream VW, you should have enough to buy it.

 

It isn't currently on the road, unfortunately

 

Well I've bought a Renault Clio....for £200!!!!!!!

Anyway, so I'll drive that till the wheels fall off, then by that time I might have enough money to fulfill my vw dreams.

ps.The clio is an M-reg (1995) 1.9L diesel, 5 door, electric windows, central locking, powersteering, is a pretty good car overall, but it has no stereo atm, so...... anyhow, It's arriving on thursday.