The plan to buy a project zed is being shelved for now. Reason being we do a lot of camping and I'd like something big, vulgar and fun :)

 

Must meet a couple of requirements though

No rust , I.e sills and arches. I don't mind some surface rust but nothing that would be considered an advisory on an MOT

Must have mot so I can drive it away legally.

Must be big, 7 seats sort of size. Not that ill defiantly be keeping the seats In there

 

I'm winning a big on a toyota estima at the moment. How horrible are they!! :lol: but cheap and fun is what I'm after!

 

I've looked at the following:

Mitsubishi shogun

Toyota prevai/estima/lucida

Mercedes Vito

Mazda bongo

 

The Mazda and the merc are a little out of my price range really

 

I'm looking at no more than £500, it is a project buy after all so I'm not expecting mint.

 

Feel free to add to my list of potentials.

 

Nissan terrano I like too but they seem to fetch big cash

 

So if you have something similar or know of one then let me know :)

 

Cheers :thumbup:

 

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Can a mod fix my fantastic spelling on the thread title please

Only 5 seats but the ford explorer very good cars imo

Only 5 seats but the ford explorer very good cars imo

Pretty sure these are 7 seater. Cheaper to run than the Ford.

 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/98-R-Vauxhall-Frontera-2-5TDS-LWB-/380831382776?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item58ab51bcf8

Pretty sure these are 7 seater. Cheaper to run than the Ford.

 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/98-R-Vauxhall-Frontera-2-5TDS-LWB-/380831382776?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item58ab51bcf8

Completey forgot bout them si Dads owned a frontier Pajero and the explorer all lovely cars what about something like the Mitsubishi Delica

Completey forgot bout them si Dads owned a frontier Pajero and the explorer all lovely cars what about something like the Mitsubishi Delica

Few more ideas :

 

Jeep Cherokee

Jeep Grand Cherokee

Range Rover V8 - some older versions around for this price.

Isuzu Trooper

Ford Galaxy - as dull as George Brown - but you can find 10 year old ones for about this

Vauxhall Zafira - PLENTY about at the £500 mark. Equally as dull as the Galaxy (GSi and TD versions cost substantially more and are half decent), but they have a 'flex-7' seating system which is quite handy.

Few more ideas :

 

Jeep Cherokee

Jeep Grand Cherokee

Range Rover V8 - some older versions around for this price.

Isuzu Trooper

Ford Galaxy - as dull as George Brown - but you can find 10 year old ones for about this

Vauxhall Zafira - PLENTY about at the £500 mark. Equally as dull as the Galaxy (GSi and TD versions cost substantially more and are half decent), but they have a 'flex-7' seating system which is quite handy.

Only 5 seats but the ford explorer very good cars imo

 

I have to counter this by saying the Ford Explorer is an absolutely GASH car having owned two of them!

 

 

I have a Range Rover V8 you can buy off me but it will cost you a little bit more than £500 so pm me if you are interested and your budget is adjustable slightly...

Only 5 seats but the ford explorer very good cars imo

 

I have to counter this by saying the Ford Explorer is an absolutely GASH car having owned two of them!

 

 

I have a Range Rover V8 you can buy off me but it will cost you a little bit more than £500 so pm me if you are interested and your budget is adjustable slightly...

Cheers guys. I'm working weird hours so I've only just woke up and I'm off to work in a min. Keep um coming. Like the frontera but don't think it's quite big enough

Cheers guys. I'm working weird hours so I've only just woke up and I'm off to work in a min. Keep um coming. Like the frontera but don't think it's quite big enough

Jeep Cherokee amazing cars we almost bought one only problem with the explorer was it guzzled fuel

Jeep Cherokee amazing cars we almost bought one only problem with the explorer was it guzzled fuel

you can sort my Z out and then give me it back when its finished:wink:

you can sort my Z out and then give me it back when its finished:wink:

Right I should defiantly have been more clear in my post, many thanks for all the suggestions. BUT I'm after something I can turn into a campervan. I.e a Lucida, Previa renult master

 

I've looked at the above including your range rover Dean, but it just won't work I'm afraid.

 

So let's try again :lol: anyone have any other suggestions or any vans or MPV's that are suitable.

 

Apologies for the confusion,

 

Cheers. Adam

Right I should defiantly have been more clear in my post, many thanks for all the suggestions. BUT I'm after something I can turn into a campervan. I.e a Lucida, Previa renult master

 

I've looked at the above including your range rover Dean, but it just won't work I'm afraid.

 

So let's try again :lol: anyone have any other suggestions or any vans or MPV's that are suitable.

 

Apologies for the confusion,

 

Cheers. Adam

you can sort my Z out and then give me it back when its finished:wink:

 

If I see a zed, let alone work on one that's not mine, then I'll end up buying one. Something I cannot afford to do :lol:

 

Thanks for the generous offer :lol: :rofl:

you can sort my Z out and then give me it back when its finished:wink:

 

If I see a zed, let alone work on one that's not mine, then I'll end up buying one. Something I cannot afford to do :lol:

 

Thanks for the generous offer :lol: :rofl:

Bongos have terrible cooling systems. I would personally avoid them and anything with an engine under the seats if you're planning long journeys.

Bongos have terrible cooling systems. I would personally avoid them and anything with an engine under the seats if you're planning long journeys.

Renault espace are going cheap!! Made mainly of fibreglass as well plenty of room and cut the roof off take a tent and go camping in it

Renault espace are going cheap!! Made mainly of fibreglass as well plenty of room and cut the roof off take a tent and go camping in it

Cheers for the heads up Dave. I don't think a bongo is on the cards anyway due to cost.

 

Thanks pig I have had a look at them and after careful consideration I will be looking more into vans now.

 

I'm currently winning a bid on a lucida on ebay.

 

but I'm also looking at:

transit LWB high top

nissan vanette

Vw t 25 or 35 I can't remember lol