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  • September 28, 2012 at 9:37 am #106623
    conleyclan
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    So, we have been looking at a 1998 Ford Econoline.
    It has no MOT, but a quote for around £900 for the work. The people selling want £2,500 for it.
    The reasons we like it- it’s automatic, LPG, good insurance quote, you can get parts (even if you have to order from US), it’s small enough to park outside our house but big enough to seat 7 (we have 5 kids!) Would need to fit 2 extra seats but there is room, especially if we

    September 28, 2012 at 9:40 am #121469
    conleyclan
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    Can get some flip up ones. It
    Can get some flip up ones. It comes with the driveaway awning and extra bits.
    So…what do you think?

    September 28, 2012 at 9:40 am #121470
    conleyclan
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    Can get some flip up ones. It
    Can get some flip up ones. It comes with the driveaway awning and extra bits.
    So…what do you think?

    September 28, 2012 at 9:40 am #121472
    conleyclan
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    Can get some flip up ones. It
    Can get some flip up ones. It comes with the driveaway awning and extra bits.
    So…what do you think?

    September 28, 2012 at 9:44 am #121475
    Darren
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    Well, buying an import has
    Well, buying an import has extra risks, as you seem to be aware. Parts are not as easy to get, finding someone to so the work is not always as easy. if you are happy with the insurance and parts availability then go for it. The LPG conversion will certainly keep fuel costs down, as I assume it has a big engine.
    Sounds like it meets your needs.

    September 28, 2012 at 9:44 am #121476
    Darren
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    Well, buying an import has
    Well, buying an import has extra risks, as you seem to be aware. Parts are not as easy to get, finding someone to so the work is not always as easy. if you are happy with the insurance and parts availability then go for it. The LPG conversion will certainly keep fuel costs down, as I assume it has a big engine.
    Sounds like it meets your needs.

    September 28, 2012 at 9:44 am #121478
    Darren
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    Well, buying an import has
    Well, buying an import has extra risks, as you seem to be aware. Parts are not as easy to get, finding someone to so the work is not always as easy. if you are happy with the insurance and parts availability then go for it. The LPG conversion will certainly keep fuel costs down, as I assume it has a big engine.
    Sounds like it meets your needs.

    September 28, 2012 at 7:56 pm #121481
    conleyclan
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    It’s engine size is 4.6
    Do
    It’s engine size is 4.6
    Do you think the cons of it being american outway the pros? Of being LPG, automatic etc?
    Anything else you would suggest?
    We have been looking for a few months and there doesn’t seem to be many automatics around.

    September 28, 2012 at 7:56 pm #121482
    conleyclan
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    It’s engine size is 4.6
    Do
    It’s engine size is 4.6
    Do you think the cons of it being american outway the pros? Of being LPG, automatic etc?
    Anything else you would suggest?
    We have been looking for a few months and there doesn’t seem to be many automatics around.

    September 28, 2012 at 7:56 pm #121484
    conleyclan
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    It’s engine size is 4.6
    Do
    It’s engine size is 4.6
    Do you think the cons of it being american outway the pros? Of being LPG, automatic etc?
    Anything else you would suggest?
    We have been looking for a few months and there doesn’t seem to be many automatics around.

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