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Post by Clifffan Sun May 21, 2017 3:19 pm

Hi, we're thinking of buying an Autosleeper Clubman GL 1995. Has anyone please got any experience of these, we feel that it's a huge risk to buy such an old vehicle but it does seem lovely?
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Post by boxerman Sun May 21, 2017 4:44 pm

Hi, and welcome to the forum.
Whether it is worth the risk or not depends very much on yourselves.
If you are reasonably adept at fixing things [or are willing to learn] then, provided that it is in decent condition, it could be a better buy than a newer van with poorer build quality, electronic this and computer controlled that.

If you are going to take it to a garage every time something goes awry, then you are probably better off looking for something a bit newer.

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Post by burlingtonboaby Sun May 21, 2017 5:55 pm

Hi and welcome to the forum from sunny Bridlington 
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Post by daisy mae Sun May 21, 2017 6:25 pm

Hello and asof_welcome2 from Leicestershire, a nice van the Clubman, not that I am bias, it is a VW after all, so will go on forever providng that it is serviced regularly, I have a change of oil and filter every 3000 miles or annually which ever comes first, not susceptible to the rust maggot as such, , if it is  in good condition, engine and habitation side, has service history , they are car like to drive, very comfortable all round. Age isn`t a problem with these, built like a tank, also economical.
Good luck.
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Post by Clifffan Sun May 21, 2017 6:53 pm

Thank you for your replies
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Post by groundhog Sun May 21, 2017 7:02 pm

Compared to cars the depreciation is nothing, in fact many here would have sold secondhand vans at a profit! allthumbz
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Post by lois2626 Wed May 24, 2017 4:50 pm

I am sorry to jump in on this thread but on my phone I can't find where to post a new question.
We have a Ford Duetto and are wondering if anyone can tell us where we can get new coach lines/ decals
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Post by lois2626 Wed May 24, 2017 4:51 pm

Hi all.
I am wondering if anyone knows where I can find new coach lines for my Duetto. .1996 model. Thank you
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Post by Paulmold Wed May 24, 2017 5:32 pm

Local van sign writers should be able to copy them

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Post by roli Wed May 24, 2017 5:59 pm

Lois2626. Give Geoff at NW Body Shop a ring he comes to Widnes.  If he can't do ask him if he knows anyone who can.  Can vouch for his work
www.northwestmobilebodyshop.co uk
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Post by lois2626 Wed May 24, 2017 7:17 pm

Thank you so much xx
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