Hi there,
Brand new to this site - normally I'm on BMW sites (boo, boo!!).
I'm looking to buy a Sprinter van to convert into camper to ship overseas and so some travelling: US/Canada/Mexico/Central America....
Anyway I've done a LOT of research and this is list of what I am looking for:
1. LWB sprinter - gives more room.
2. 4x4 with locking diff at rear option if possible. We will be going a fair bit of "off road". I may regre the expense of 4x4, but would rather have the option.
3. High roof.
4. Preferably manual.
5. Left hand drive - vast majority of counties are LHD.
6. 516 model - though 316/319 would be an option.
With that list - the number of vehicles available is very, very, very low - across Europe.
Have found couple of vehicles in Europe that tick the box:
Option 1: As above with 75k, 2011 for about 31,000 euros
Option 2: As above with 150k 2014 for about 31,000 euros as well
Questions:
1. Mileage on these - is 150k high? Looking at some of the ads I would say no!
2. Price - they seem expensive - given that there is a 316 LWB new for sale in UK for 35k GBP + Tax - but from my research Europe (Germany, Holland etc) seems more expensive than UK for same vehicle.
3. Is there a good source of inf (forum) in the UK purely on Sprinter's
4 Buying a car from Europe - my understanding (even after Brexit) is that I DONT pay tax in Europe and pay tax in UK - anyone know different.
Hope someone can help.
Cheers
Dave
Brand new to this site - normally I'm on BMW sites (boo, boo!!).
I'm looking to buy a Sprinter van to convert into camper to ship overseas and so some travelling: US/Canada/Mexico/Central America....
Anyway I've done a LOT of research and this is list of what I am looking for:
1. LWB sprinter - gives more room.
2. 4x4 with locking diff at rear option if possible. We will be going a fair bit of "off road". I may regre the expense of 4x4, but would rather have the option.
3. High roof.
4. Preferably manual.
5. Left hand drive - vast majority of counties are LHD.
6. 516 model - though 316/319 would be an option.
With that list - the number of vehicles available is very, very, very low - across Europe.
Have found couple of vehicles in Europe that tick the box:
Option 1: As above with 75k, 2011 for about 31,000 euros
Option 2: As above with 150k 2014 for about 31,000 euros as well
Questions:
1. Mileage on these - is 150k high? Looking at some of the ads I would say no!
2. Price - they seem expensive - given that there is a 316 LWB new for sale in UK for 35k GBP + Tax - but from my research Europe (Germany, Holland etc) seems more expensive than UK for same vehicle.
3. Is there a good source of inf (forum) in the UK purely on Sprinter's
4 Buying a car from Europe - my understanding (even after Brexit) is that I DONT pay tax in Europe and pay tax in UK - anyone know different.
Hope someone can help.
Cheers
Dave