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What's the inside length of the "van" space when the seats are removed? Wondering if one could fit two green lane bikes in when the seats are out. (Carpets protected of course!!).
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What's the inside length of the "van" space when the seats are removed? Wondering if one could fit two green lane bikes in when the seats are out. (Carpets protected of course!!). A swb transporter will fit a sheet of 8x4 with a bit of space to spare if thats any help |
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What's the inside length of the "van" space when the seats are removed? Wondering if one could fit two green lane bikes in when the seats are out. (Carpets protected of course!!). Internal measurements are 240cm from inside of tailgate when closed to the back of the drivers seat, 160cm wide at the narrowest point, 140cm from floor to roof lining. Perfect for trips to Wales with a mate and 2 motocross bikes, not as quick as a 5 series Beemer but you can get a lot more in it  |
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Currently driving a '68 Karmann Ghia as my daily. Don't ask about previous cars - there have been way too many and I stopped counting at 160!
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Mar 13, 2017 11:58:17 GMT
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What's the inside length of the "van" space when the seats are removed? Wondering if one could fit two green lane bikes in when the seats are out. (Carpets protected of course!!). A swb transporter will fit a sheet of 8x4 with a bit of space to spare if thats any help I'll have a measure of my bike again. You've also just touched on my idea for carpet protection. I was thinking of dropping a sheet of ply in there. 90% of the time the seats would be in, it's just for a once in 6 months boys weekend away that bikes would need to be transported. |
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Mar 13, 2017 11:58:50 GMT
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What's the inside length of the "van" space when the seats are removed? Wondering if one could fit two green lane bikes in when the seats are out. (Carpets protected of course!!). Internal measurements are 240cm from inside of tailgate when closed to the back of the drivers seat, 160cm wide at the narrowest point, 140cm from floor to roof lining. Perfect for trips to Wales with a mate and 2 motocross bikes, not as quick as a 5 series Beemer but you can get a lot more in it Liking it. We should talk!! |
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eternaloptimist
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From memory (I used to have the same model) the added insulation and carpeting on a Caravelle means you can't get a sheet of 1220 ply etc sitting flat on the floor. Really nice drive, the 2.4 5 pot diesel sounds great. Your's looks a lot tidier than mine was!
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XC70, VW split screen crew cab, Standard Ten
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2 bikes easy. Bro have a t4 van and my mate has one of these and we can get 2 enduro bikes in no problem. You will need to put in anchorage points though as you can risk a handlebar hitting a window.
My mate uses the clear sticky film on the floor. I think its carpet protection for at at home if your having work done.
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This is all kinds of a bargain! Why does the right car always come up at the wrong time?! Don't want a track prepped Mk2 MX5 do you (the antithesis of what you said you wanted as a p/s I appreciate).
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Mar 14, 2017 22:14:37 GMT
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Hi Andy. This is my first post so please bear with me. I would love this van for trips to France with the family my partner has a vw golf estate with around 55k miles. I am the second owner. A full sevice was carried out when purchased with new pads and disks around and cambelt changed. If you are interested we could maybe work out a deal golf and abit of cash?. Cheers Rick 07752915857
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This is all kinds of a bargain! Why does the right car always come up at the wrong time?! Don't want a track prepped Mk2 MX5 do you (the antithesis of what you said you wanted as a p/s I appreciate).
2 bikes easy. Bro have a t4 van and my mate has one of these and we can get 2 enduro bikes in no problem. You will need to put in anchorage points though as you can risk a handlebar hitting a window. My mate uses the clear sticky film on the floor. I think its carpet protection for at at home if your having work done. Hi Andy. This is my first post so please bear with me. I would love this van for trips to France with the family my partner has a vw golf estate with around 55k miles. I am the second owner. A full sevice was carried out when purchased with new pads and disks around and cambelt changed. If you are interested we could maybe work out a deal golf and abit of cash?. Cheers Rick 07752915857 |
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Mar 15, 2017 12:55:21 GMT
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Hi Andy I also have a minter Volvo 240 estate with roof rack which I drive a little bit ( I have a works van so use that a lot) cheers Rick
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Mar 15, 2017 19:18:00 GMT
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Hi Andy I also have a minter Volvo 240 estate with roof rack which I drive a little bit ( I have a works van so use that a lot) cheers Rick
by the way, my name isn't Andy!
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Currently driving a '68 Karmann Ghia as my daily. Don't ask about previous cars - there have been way too many and I stopped counting at 160!
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Mar 20, 2017 15:45:49 GMT
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Managed to hoover the old girl this morning but rain prevented the wash and polish I was hoping to do today.
Mileage turned 123,000 this morning - pretty low for a 23 year old Transporter and verified by the MOT records. Last owner had the T4 for 11 years and only did a couple of thousand miles most years.
Interior still looks good - previous owner was a 'mature gentleman' so I don't think it's had a hard life with kids and dogs in the back etc.
It has an after-market CD player.
My local garage fitted new rear brake shoes last week and gave it a clean bill of health so should sail through the MOT, but I can put a fresh one on if it's an issue.
It also comes with the original steel wheels and wheel trims and a "Captain's Chair" swivel base so one of the front seats can be turned to face the people in the back when parked.
Had some interest and prospective part-ex's offered to me but no one has been to see it yet. Come and have a look, I'm sure you won't be disappointed.
In the interests of being 100% honest there are a couple of minor faults, but they are minor:
1) The lock on the side sliding door doesn't always lock when the others do (but does always unlock). I guess it's a vacuum system of some sort and that lock is a bit tired. Not a major fault but worth mentioning so you don't accidentally leave the vehicle insecure one day.
2) There is a loose connection behind the dash which means sometimes the fuel gauge and temperature gauge don't operate. It can be like that for a few weeks, then you go over a bump and they start working fine for a few days, then hit another bump and they stop working. The van never overheats and I just reset the trip clock and refill every 350 miles, that way I know there is always loads in there and I won't run out of fuel. I'm told it's an easy fix to solder the loose wire but only after you've taken the dash out to get at it so I never bothered. All the other gauges and warning lights work fine.
3) The switch for the electric door mirrors doesn't work - being a Caravelle it has electric mirrors and windows. I took the mirrors off to check the connections and found that there were no motors in them! It turns out the originals were stolen (twice!), so the last owner put manual ones on the second time he replaced them. Again, not an issue but I'd rather mention it than not.
Ohh, and someone asked for the date of first registration - it's 10/02/1994
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Currently driving a '68 Karmann Ghia as my daily. Don't ask about previous cars - there have been way too many and I stopped counting at 160!
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Mar 20, 2017 17:14:52 GMT
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No advisories on the last MOT (and only 1 in the last 10 years, and that was only a tyre!)
From the DVLA’s website just now:
MOT history of this vehicle
• Test date 31 May 2016
• Expiry date 30 May 2017
• Test Result Pass
• Odometer reading 119,973 miles
• MOT test number 2140 8653 2373
• Test date 22 July 2014
• Expiry date 22 July 2015
• Test Result Pass
• Odometer reading 119,508 miles
• MOT test number 1881 9340 4244
• Test date 17 July 2013
• Expiry date 22 July 2014
• Test Result Pass
• Odometer reading 118,421 miles
• MOT test number 7699 1809 3136
• Test date 17 July 2013
• Test Result Fail
• Odometer reading 118,421 miles
• MOT test number 1956 4889 3104
• Reason(s) for failure
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
• Test date16 July 2012
• Expiry date 22 July 2013
• Test Result Pass
• Odometer reading 113,564 miles
• MOT test number 7898 1869 2107
• Test date 18 July 2011
• Expiry date 22 July 2012
• Test Result Pass
• Odometer reading 107,145 miles
• MOT test number 5364 1999 1108
• Test date 23 July 2010
• Expiry date 22 July 2011
• Test Result Pass
• Odometer reading 99,715 miles
• MOT test number 2221 2480 0209
• Test date 15 July 2009
• Expiry date 14 July 2010
• Test Result Pass
• Odometer reading 92,270 miles
• MOT test number 6828 9699 9116
• Advisory notice item(s)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
• Test date 8 July 2008
• Expiry date 7 July 2009
• Test Result Pass
• Odometer reading 84,504 miles
• MOT test number 3831 3059 8130
• Test date 6 March 2007
• Expiry date 5 March 2008
• Test Result Pass
• Odometer reading 73,166 miles
• MOT test number 2725 2566 7071
All in all, a very well maintained van over many years 
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Mar 22, 2017 19:11:26 GMT
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Gave it a quick wash........... 
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Mar 23, 2017 19:22:24 GMT
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DEPOSIT TAKEN SO PROVISIONALLY SOLD
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Currently driving a '68 Karmann Ghia as my daily. Don't ask about previous cars - there have been way too many and I stopped counting at 160!
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