ford transit auto sleeper

-mojo- wrote:Do you plan to travel regularly in the LEZ? If so, a diesel will be out of the question, as they are prohibitively expensive to make compliant.

inspiredron wrote:I think that provided your intended purchase was first registered on or after 1/10/2001

-mojo- wrote:

The OP has already stated that they are looking for a 1990s model.

Tommy-Darcy wrote:Hi Tommy is a 1996 Non Turbo Duetto and is for sale if you are interested

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Only reason for sale is that we are returning to being campsite wardens again in 2014 and really need a tugger (caravan) for living in long term.

A log of our trip this year can be seen here

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Although we never really checked, fuel consumption was better than expected. For a good while Tommy was our sole vehicle, perfect for parking in standard parking spaces (without height barriers), comfortable to drive with the plush seating.

The 90's Duetto is a good choice, maybe we are biased but "hey-ho" !  Thank you for the offer,very interesting and nice looking van will keep it to mind, what type of price are you looking for,you can pm me with that if you wish,many thanks Alf:up!: 

alfandm wrote: Thank you for the offer,very interesting and nice looking van will keep it to mind, what type of price are you looking for,you can pm me with that if you wish,many thanks Alf:up!: 

rodcdm wrote:Hi there,
 We have a 1998 Lwb Transit with a 2.5 litre turbo diesel. It has 75000 miles on the clock and they are strong engines so hopefully will last over 150000 miles. It returns just on 30MPG. We always keep it at the top of the green band on the Tachometer on Motorways and this equates to 60 - 65 mph. Gives you a bit in hand for overtaking long ques of lorries.
I would think a non turbo one would be noisy and pretty sluggish.
It is ideal for a couple and not too big to drive around town. The gas water heater and warm air heaters are getting a bit long in the tooth and can be temprimental. Also watch out for leaks on the water heater due to frost damage.
Other wise it has everything an up to date vehicle has without costing zillions.
Look at lots - there are some around that have had a rough life.

Dutto wrote:Hi there,

"Petal" is a 1998 2.4 litre turbo-diesel and she still ticks all the boxes after two and a half years.

We get up to 34 mpg (32.4 mpg on the run down to Italy towing a trailer).

Diesel is a lot cheaper than petrol almost anywhere but the UK so we get an extra benefit when touring overseas.

With regard to the LEZ and restricted zones in other parts of Europe my answer is "So what?  I don't live in a city and I hate going into them anyway."

If you visit a city with an LEZ there will be some kind of Park and Ride scheme or you can use your push-bikes.

Hope this helps.  

Best regards,
 

rodcdm wrote:I would think a non turbo one would be noisy and pretty sluggish.

alfandm wrote:

 

Thanking you kindley for your Reply, the duetto sounds a good Van, and i think the choice will be a turbo powered duetto! like you we are not bothered if we dont use the van in london and like always when in europe we park on a site out side a said city and use public transport or our Bikes it makes a much injoyable day, Thanks again Regards Alf.