poptop2
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The correct and proper way to buy a van !
Buying a classic vw is not a thing to be taken lightly, if you fancy a vw type 2 you have money burning a hole in your pocket and access to a large overdraft then read on .
The list is not exhaustable but here is the common tried and trusted way to aquire your vehicle .
1 Ebay is without doubt the most reputable way to get the vehicle of your dreams .
2 Look on ebay under vw camper or bay window and chose the cheapest vehicle you can see listed .
3 Please do not bother the seller with silly questions like " Does it have a engine ? " or " is this cool looking van in need of repair work ?" it will only upset them and possibly lose you the deal .
4 pay cash: it is always the best option all round , you can have the pleasure of seeing their happy face's when you bump up their bank balance beyond their belief .
5 pay absolutely no heed to the copious amounts of oil on the driveway where your pride n joy was parked , it just tells you the vehicle does indeed have a engine , which of course you should never ask before hand .
6 Under no circumstances take your newly paid for classic camper for a test drive: they are after all very reliable and well maintained vehicles and any little quirks should be sorted on the drive home .
7 Please do not embarrass the seller by checking oil or looking below the vehicle for signs of rot this will get your clothes dirty and is totally uncalled for .
8 Do not ask for a receipt this will only offend your new found best friends and jeopardise any future relations. .
9 Take pictures of the happy moment: it is after all about to change your life , you may have difficulty persuading the ex owners to partake in this pictorial documentation as they often feel a sense of loss on these occasions and disappear quickly back to the familiarity of their own surroundings .
10 Wave cheerily as you depart they will wave enthusiastically back, a bond has been forged !
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11 Now that you are actually driving your dream vehicle it will pay you to take a moment to familiarise yourself with those oddity's of owning a bay .
12 Black smoke from exhaust - ignore it and rev the vehicle harder it will soon clear .
13 vague steering - a very clever design by vw to signify you are driving slightly fast and need to slow down a tad .
14 poor braking - grip the steering wheel tighter and stand on the pedal: it simply needs more pressure than a modern vehicle .
15 cutting out or misfire - a present from the seller to aid in your quest for a life challenge: he has indeed done you a favour and sooner than you think you will be familiar with the uncomplicated aircooled ignition system
16 Steering vehicle on to break down vehicle - This is most definitely one of the unforeseen pleasures of owning your new vehicle , the helpful and friendly recovery drivers always seem to be smiling and will save you a few quid in fuel for the journey home , listen intently to the chaps instructions and try not to guide the vehicle off the ramp .
17 the journey home , the cab of the recovery truck may be a new experience to you too , the oil stains on the seats and stale cigarette smoke will leave a lasting memory and you will wax lyrically about that journey home for years to come .
18 When you finally get your dream van home help the recovery driver to park it up as this may be the last time you actually steer the van for a while as you may want to personalise her before your next journey .
19 Tip the recovery driver and take his number , it is unlikely: but you may see him again and it is best to leave on good relations .
20 Now you have her home take lots of picture's and post them up on facebook for all your friends to admire .
21 give the seller a call and tell them of the great little experience the van has already provided you with, they may not answer the first few times as they are probably busy going down the bank , but persist and they will eventually answer and be very glad to hear from you .
There are of course other ways to buy a van but this is the tried and tested way to do it properly: there is no doubt about it you will be able to swap story's with other like minded bay owners and they will have a uncanny understanding of the experience almost as if they had been there !
Buying a classic vw is not a thing to be taken lightly, if you fancy a vw type 2 you have money burning a hole in your pocket and access to a large overdraft then read on .
The list is not exhaustable but here is the common tried and trusted way to aquire your vehicle .
1 Ebay is without doubt the most reputable way to get the vehicle of your dreams .
2 Look on ebay under vw camper or bay window and chose the cheapest vehicle you can see listed .
3 Please do not bother the seller with silly questions like " Does it have a engine ? " or " is this cool looking van in need of repair work ?" it will only upset them and possibly lose you the deal .
4 pay cash: it is always the best option all round , you can have the pleasure of seeing their happy face's when you bump up their bank balance beyond their belief .
5 pay absolutely no heed to the copious amounts of oil on the driveway where your pride n joy was parked , it just tells you the vehicle does indeed have a engine , which of course you should never ask before hand .
6 Under no circumstances take your newly paid for classic camper for a test drive: they are after all very reliable and well maintained vehicles and any little quirks should be sorted on the drive home .
7 Please do not embarrass the seller by checking oil or looking below the vehicle for signs of rot this will get your clothes dirty and is totally uncalled for .
8 Do not ask for a receipt this will only offend your new found best friends and jeopardise any future relations. .
9 Take pictures of the happy moment: it is after all about to change your life , you may have difficulty persuading the ex owners to partake in this pictorial documentation as they often feel a sense of loss on these occasions and disappear quickly back to the familiarity of their own surroundings .
10 Wave cheerily as you depart they will wave enthusiastically back, a bond has been forged !
.
11 Now that you are actually driving your dream vehicle it will pay you to take a moment to familiarise yourself with those oddity's of owning a bay .
12 Black smoke from exhaust - ignore it and rev the vehicle harder it will soon clear .
13 vague steering - a very clever design by vw to signify you are driving slightly fast and need to slow down a tad .
14 poor braking - grip the steering wheel tighter and stand on the pedal: it simply needs more pressure than a modern vehicle .
15 cutting out or misfire - a present from the seller to aid in your quest for a life challenge: he has indeed done you a favour and sooner than you think you will be familiar with the uncomplicated aircooled ignition system
16 Steering vehicle on to break down vehicle - This is most definitely one of the unforeseen pleasures of owning your new vehicle , the helpful and friendly recovery drivers always seem to be smiling and will save you a few quid in fuel for the journey home , listen intently to the chaps instructions and try not to guide the vehicle off the ramp .
17 the journey home , the cab of the recovery truck may be a new experience to you too , the oil stains on the seats and stale cigarette smoke will leave a lasting memory and you will wax lyrically about that journey home for years to come .
18 When you finally get your dream van home help the recovery driver to park it up as this may be the last time you actually steer the van for a while as you may want to personalise her before your next journey .
19 Tip the recovery driver and take his number , it is unlikely: but you may see him again and it is best to leave on good relations .
20 Now you have her home take lots of picture's and post them up on facebook for all your friends to admire .
21 give the seller a call and tell them of the great little experience the van has already provided you with, they may not answer the first few times as they are probably busy going down the bank , but persist and they will eventually answer and be very glad to hear from you .
There are of course other ways to buy a van but this is the tried and tested way to do it properly: there is no doubt about it you will be able to swap story's with other like minded bay owners and they will have a uncanny understanding of the experience almost as if they had been there !
