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Post by m&mwhp on Jul 18, 2011 18:01:09 GMT
We are looking to buy asap our first 7.5t lorry and would like some help which type of lorry would be most suitable. We have a budget of approximately £20,000. Must have full living to sleep 4, carry 2 horses/3 ponies and be as modern as possible.
Which makes are considered the most reliable and economical to run? And also, who is the best/cheapest insurer?
If you have anything that fits the bill, please PM me.
Thanks!
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Post by belgravesanta on Jul 18, 2011 21:08:32 GMT
Hi There is a beautiful lorry near us, near preston, lancs. R registered - but dont let that put you off. Converted in last couple of years, gorgeous paint job. It was out of my price range, so I didnt waste the mans time in looking inside (saw it as I was passing his house & stopped to ask him price), but imagine it would be pristine. Only trouble is its priced at £25,000 so if you could increase a bit & maybe haggle, would def be worth it. Think its done around 65 or 85,000 miles (big difference, I know, but just cant remember figure) If you want his number, let me know & Ill pop round. We walk dogs round there anyhow, so its no trouble. I would have loved it, but out of my price range
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Post by belgravesanta on Jul 18, 2011 22:11:43 GMT
Hi There is a beautiful lorry near us, near preston, lancs. R registered - but dont let that put you off. Converted in last couple of years, gorgeous paint job. It was out of my price range, so I didnt waste the mans time in looking inside (saw it as I was passing his house & stopped to ask him price), but imagine it would be pristine. Only trouble is its priced at £25,000 so if you could increase a bit & maybe haggle, would def be worth it. Think its done around 65 or 85,000 miles (big difference, I know, but just cant remember figure) If you want his number, let me know & Ill pop round. We walk dogs round there anyhow, so its no trouble. I would have loved it, but out of my price range
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Post by m&mwhp on Jul 18, 2011 22:18:29 GMT
That sounds lovely, we would have been able to stretch to that as well! Thing is, I don't think we are really very prepared to travel quite that far! There's been a couple in Lancs, but it's just soo far for us! Almost 4 hours But, if we don't get anything around here (2 hours away)sorted out then we may be able to travel a bit further! Thank you for your help, and will bare that one in mind!!
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Post by dizzydora on Jul 19, 2011 16:46:35 GMT
Hi, don't know if ours is too old or not but we have an E reg ford cargo. We bought it as our first 7.5 ton and we've put a new living in it and have painted it and it looks fab, much younger than it is. Its mechanically all sound and has 12 months mot and is taxed till jan. Living is very modern ( grey walls and floor, red seat covers, black/white curtains) it has an electric hook up, leisure battery, batter isolator switch, has a huge double luton, seats make a double bed, 2 cooker hobs, over, grill, large walk in tack room. We're in east yorkshire on the far side of hull. Looking for £7000. If you'd like pics let me know
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Post by m&mwhp on Jul 26, 2011 8:46:41 GMT
NOW FOUND!!
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