I Bought the CHEAPEST VW Van in the UK... Huge Mistake?

Описание: I Bought the CHEAPEST VW Transporter T5 in the UK. Have I made a Huge Mistake? I have my first look at my new budget camper project: a 2005 VW Transporter T5 with quite a few miles on the clock and a VERY Interesting service history. I bought this van sight unseen, and today is the full walkaround to see how bad it really is. From mossy window seals and a floor that's growing penicillin to a gearbox with NO 4th gear, this might be a costly VW Van purchase.
BUT I'm going to prove a point.

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I was lost for words as this was genuinely the first time i saw the van. I will follow up with an update on where the van came from, it's history, how this series will work. I have bought this with Steve at Cooler Commercials as a joint project. I will explain all the reasons why in the update, but it will be evident how 2 people can differ so much with opinions.

In this intro video, we look at the rust, the "custom" sharpie service history on the bonnet, and the reality of buying a cheap VW T5 Panel Van for a camper conversion. Is it a bargain project van or a total financial disaster?

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Buying Unseen

00:00 - Have I Bought a massive mistake? - You Won't Believe the Price
01:04 - The "Aztec" Bumper & Exterior Walkaround - Pre tinted lights
02:26 - Organic Windows, sandpaper paintwork and worn door handles
02:58 - Inside the Cabin: Interesting Special Features, Mold & Broken Parts
03:58 - Inside the rear - Blank canvas for a Camper Van - May need work - Insulated, but with what?
04:58 - The "Full Service History" (Written in Sharpie - HILARIOUS)
07:10 - The Gearbox Disaster (There is a "slight" problem)
08:08 - Draw to Win - Guess the Price paid for the van - 1 person will WIN
09:06 - We need to fix it, what's the plan? - Future Plans: Swamper or Slammed? Faclift? Paint? Camper Electrics? Bed? etc
12:46 - The blank canvas - Do we need alloys, new front end?
13:50 - Learning along the what - What electrics? etc
14:45 - Barn Doors, Double Passenger Seat - We all have different needs and preferences
16:10 - It has "manual air con" - Brilliant
17:24 - I want to hear your thoughts, opinions and suggestions - Let me know in the comments

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