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[Closed] best place to sell my old van

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Got a fresh van coming along  1st oct  dealer doesnt want my old van ( offered me  stupid low figure and said I would get better on ebay )

so is ebay a good place to sell an old VW T5 or should I try somewhere better  ? ?

I have been told it is a desireable van for the surfer dudes being long wheelbase and a kombi with windows and back seats  but very much out of touch as I have had it from new in 05


 
Posted : 20/08/2018 7:55 pm
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Sounds worthless, I'll give you £500.

eBay should do you well, a stealth ad on here might be an idea too... 😉


 
Posted : 20/08/2018 8:04 pm
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Everyone who wants a T5 (53% of the population) has already bought one sadly.

ebay will probably get you the best price, but be prepared to deal with some idiots.


 
Posted : 20/08/2018 8:34 pm
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might be interested if you have any more details...


 
Posted : 20/08/2018 8:34 pm
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Currently looking for a replacement work/weekend van myself so registering interest too!


 
Posted : 20/08/2018 8:39 pm
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Best way to sell now is ebay as a classified advert. 28 days for £15, no other fees to pay. Include and honest, full description and decent pictures.

Secondly I also could be interested if you have some details and a price.


 
Posted : 20/08/2018 9:38 pm
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Is it white, and is it polished/waxed?


 
Posted : 20/08/2018 9:55 pm
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Is it white, and is it polished/waxed?

Only his undercarriage


 
Posted : 20/08/2018 10:11 pm
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Definitely post up on here. Have 99% decided on a new style Boxer/Relay/Ducato but part of me still interested in a T5 for the narrower width as we pop down to Devon and Cornwall a bit...1 owner LWB Kombi sounds interesting...hint hint


 
Posted : 20/08/2018 10:54 pm
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thanks for the advise

now a whats it worth question

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05 T32 kombi  5 seats  168000 miles  genuine , 2.5 , 174 ps , 6 speed manual .

Aircon working regassed last year

at the moment no Mot but hoping it will pass this week .

small issue on the gearbox  shifting from 5 to 6  needs a small double de clutch as its a little sticky .

rear suspension bushes are a bit rattly.

it does scrub up nicely

passenger side electric window packed up and converted to manual winder  I do have a new motor for it but the issue is elsewhere

it ready for a service too

Oh and this little whoopsie from this summer

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Posted : 21/08/2018 6:27 am
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I'm not a VW fanatic but that van is quite appealing, suspect its because its understated and unmessed with, rare to see one without bodycolour everything, 22" rims and stickers 🙂


 
Posted : 21/08/2018 6:33 am
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Given the premium with VW T5 vans, I reckon it's worth fixing the issues listed to get the best resale price. (Some people will pay silly money for a tatty van nevermind a good one). If it's a genuine VW Kombi it's worth more than an aftermarket conversion.


 
Posted : 21/08/2018 7:37 am
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You will get a better price with work done but it's quite a bit of work. Gearbox out to fix the 5/6th issue, 2 panels to paint and then minor bits like bushes/window.

I'd still be interested either as is or sorted depending on price.


 
Posted : 21/08/2018 8:56 am
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I think I saw the gear box thing on wheeler dealers- pop it up on the ramp, get Paul the mechanic to lend a hand with the lifting, change the thrust trunnion and pop it back in- should take about half an hour and cost about a tenner


 
Posted : 21/08/2018 9:10 am
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@trout - the real question here is how come your grass so healthy, lustrous and luxurious? Ours is a yellow and brown wasteland with a nasty dandelion infestation.


 
Posted : 21/08/2018 9:41 am
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Ha ha  I am amazed how a weeks rain and the grass which looked dead has sprung back to life .

I dont realy have the time and the money to do repairs so happy to reflect a reasonable price

for sale as is .

the gearbox thing I have been driving like this for 5 years or more in fact 5 to 6 in any car gets a little declutch from habit now .


 
Posted : 21/08/2018 11:28 am