shipping from Hawaii is it a good idea

[travel111]

I am in the process of buying
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1529869" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
He has sent me photos and videos,it has some rust bubbles on the lower part of the bus.
Its going to cost £2500 to transport to the UK.
Can anyone give me advise if its good one or stay clear.
Regards

 

[Trikky2]

$8500 is very cheap. Hard to see much detail on the photos. That part of the world is hot humid and tropical.

It's a gamble since there is no way of knowing what is under the paint from a photo.

You need to get an in dependant inspection before proceeding IMO.

 

[Resto-raider]

I don't think $8500 dollars is very cheap for this bus. It's a normal price for a US bus in this condition if you ask me.
The floor looks pretty solid, only the front floors in the cabin look to have been covered in some kind of underspray.
I wonder why and what's underneath it.

Just ask as many pictures as possible from all sides and then decide.
I think this one looks awesome in this color with those sign writings.

Good luck deciding

 

[trebor]

I spotted this as well ! looks nice. Any one imported from mexico ?

 

[faux]

There is someone from Hawaii on here and he is a really nice guy. It may be worth asking if he knows the bus or could have a look at it.
I will see if I can find his name.
Jon

 

[faux]

AlohaFlyer

Nice guy, sweet bus too.

 

[travel111]

Yes i tired him,no joy thanks all same

 

[roland]

it looks like a decent bus and a good deal too. Front panel seems "thick" and not right so there might have been a hit and some bondo there.. The panels on the picture of the rear look a bit thick too, but that might just be the respray.

Still a cool looking bus!