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Author:  Markjames [ Tue Jan 02, 2007 7:45 pm ]
Post subject:  Newbie looking to buy bargain bus..
1stly nice forum, from what ive read here its all interesting usefull stuff.


At the mo im driving nights round the lancashire area driving a transit diesel minibus for someone, all is well and although im starting a new career sometime early this year (2007) im thinking of investing myself and getting a driver or 2.

The questions are all the usual i guess.

Can any bus type 8 seater be reccomended? on a budget of 4k max :roll:

im guessing diesel is they way to go, lpg sounds painfull?

These toyota's previa's and the like seem cheap on an import?

who is good for insurance?

any other newbie help welcomed
Author:  Sussex [ Tue Jan 02, 2007 7:52 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Newbie looking to buy bargain bus..
Markjames wrote:
Can any bus type 8 seater be reccomended? on a budget of 4k max :roll:

I think if you are going to have two drivers on a vehicle, then you might need to revise your budget. :?
Author:  jimbo [ Tue Jan 02, 2007 8:33 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Newbie looking to buy bargain bus..
Sussex wrote:
Markjames wrote:
Can any bus type 8 seater be reccomended? on a budget of 4k max :roll:

I think if you are going to have two drivers on a vehicle, then you might need to revise your budget. :?


I think the insurance company might want a huge chunk of that 4k.

Like all of it.
Author:  Markjames [ Wed Jan 03, 2007 12:21 am ]
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Sorry that was plus the insurance..

Ok one driver then, the guy i drive for now pays 1800 on his transit, and thats for 2 of us to drive..

Vehicle ideas?
Author:  Sussex [ Wed Jan 03, 2007 1:29 pm ]
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Markjames wrote:
Vehicle ideas?

I suggest you ring around the local cab firms and see if anyone getting rid of their motor.

Maybe just then your four grand might get something. :wink:
Author:  GBC [ Wed Jan 03, 2007 6:31 pm ]
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Try one of the big leasing companied that supply the Police.

The Met's supplier (Lex ?) recently got rid of about 30 Mercedes sprinters (Blue roof lights and all!), they had only covered about 60'000, and were going for a few grand each.

I'm sure theres a few websites dealing in retired Police van's and car's that may prove fruitful.
Author:  tcabbie [ Thu Jan 04, 2007 4:56 pm ]
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pm me I might have a w reg transit 9 seater going cheap lot of miles but you cant kill a transit
Author:  Markjames [ Sun Jan 07, 2007 3:50 pm ]
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pm sent and thanks.

Never new i had these replies as the thread didnt email me :cry:

Any info on webbys for the ex pold vans then..?
Author:  Alex [ Sun Jan 07, 2007 4:46 pm ]
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Markjames wrote:
Never new i had these replies as the thread didnt email me :cry:

Your profile was set to not receive an e-mail when someone replied to this thread. :shock:

It does now, so you should have received one concerning this. :wink:

Alex
Author:  Markjames [ Sun Jan 07, 2007 5:38 pm ]
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Thanks buddy.. :)
Author:  tcabbie [ Sun Jan 07, 2007 7:44 pm ]
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Steer clear of those imported Previas they are prone to blowing head gaskets and Toyota main dealers are not interested in imports
Author:  Markjames [ Mon Jan 08, 2007 4:38 pm ]
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Looking like a transit of some sort.


Cheap and chearfull (im not minted like you guys :D )

Any problem with ex plod buses? and are plexi glass windows ok?

Oh and long wheel base, is it realy and issue?
Author:  Guest [ Tue Jan 09, 2007 12:38 pm ]
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give these a ring selling new minibus tourneo's is their business but he gets loads of part exchanges.

he's called Rob and his office number is 0870 756 1800
mobile 0777 337 1133

if you go to www.Press Cuttings Monthly.com he as a web link bottom right called taxi shop have a look and it will give you some idea of who you are dealing with....!!

mention its only a part ex your intrested in though or second hand....!!
Author:  Guest [ Tue Jan 09, 2007 12:38 pm ]
Post subject: 
give these a ring selling new minibus tourneo's is their business but he gets loads of part exchanges.

he's called Rob and his office number is 0870 756 1800
mobile 0777 337 1133

if you go to www.Press Cuttings Monthly.com he as a web link bottom right called taxi shop have a look and it will give you some idea of who you are dealing with....!!

mention its only a part ex your intrested in though or second hand....!!
Author:  Guest [ Tue Jan 09, 2007 12:38 pm ]
Post subject: 
give these a ring selling new minibus tourneo's is their business but he gets loads of part exchanges.

he's called Rob and his office number is 0870 756 1800
mobile 0777 337 1133

if you go to www.Press Cuttings Monthly.com he as a web link bottom right called taxi shop have a look and it will give you some idea of who you are dealing with....!!

mention its only a part ex your intrested in though or second hand....!!
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