What luck will I have

[Tonz]

We are setting up a new business on the Eyre Pen of South Oz hopefully within 6 months.
I need/want a T4/T5 and I would like the following
sliding doors BOTH sides with windows
LWB
Twin hinged rear doors not a lift up
Auto or semi auto But is this wise they seem to be trouble makers.
White in color
windows in rear of sides not a neccesity
Prefer diesel but give me your thoughts. My mind can be swayed.
What type of price could I be looking at and what should I be wary of.

Iam sure if one interstate came up some noice fella here would give it the once over.

We will also be getting a second hand Passat wagon.

Last VW I drove was a early bug back in '70s

[Transporter]

Look at the government auctions. There are from time to time some ex ambulance T5's.

I would stay away from the automatic and also consider the 1.9TDI they could be better in the long run.

[shogun2]

To give you some indication, I recently had mine in for an eval prior to the purchase of the new model, and whilst it was not put in writing there was the suggestion of $20+K trade price. Mine is a 2005 Multivan, only done 55,000 Kms, 4 Motion, Diesel 128KW, Highline, leather, powered doors both sides. I assume that if you are setting up a business you would be after a transporter, so I would expect that if someone was trading one in the pricing would be less as a trade. But this doesn't provide any indication of what a dealer would sell you one for.
At the time I didn't try any bargaining, as they could not provide a price on the new model, so it was a bit pointless.

[coastie]

To give you some indication, I recently had mine in for an eval prior to the purchase of the new model, and whilst it was not put in writing there was the suggestion of $20+K trade price. Mine is a 2005 Multivan, only done 55,000 Kms, 4 Motion, Diesel 128KW, Highline, leather, powered doors both sides. I assume that if you are setting up a business you would be after a transporter, so I would expect that if someone was trading one in the pricing would be less as a trade. But this doesn't provide any indication of what a dealer would sell you one for.
At the time I didn't try any bargaining, as they could not provide a price on the new model, so it was a bit pointless.

Bit low on trade in price, I would be a bit disappointed with that.

Here is an ex ambo from NSW offered $25000-28500 range

http://www.governmentauctions.com.au/vehicle.aspx?number=2770796

[Transporter]

To give you some indication, I recently had mine in for an eval prior to the purchase of the new model, and whilst it was not put in writing there was the suggestion of $20+K trade price. Mine is a 2005 Multivan, only done 55,000 Kms, 4 Motion, Diesel 128KW, Highline, leather, powered doors both sides. I assume that if you are setting up a business you would be after a transporter, so I would expect that if someone was trading one in the pricing would be less as a trade. But this doesn't provide any indication of what a dealer would sell you one for.
At the time I didn't try any bargaining, as they could not provide a price on the new model, so it was a bit pointless.

Hi mate,
Sell it privately if you can. I would hope to get $30,000+ for it. Can't imagine what they would offer for mine? Maybe $10-15K

[shogun2]

Yes - totally agree with all comments. I wouldn't accept that as a trade. That's one reason why I didn't push the issue at the time.

[Tonz]

To come back on thread thanks for that coastie, looks like ez ambo may be the way.

Are the front seat comfortable (I'll be doing regular 300kilometer trips one way) I like a seat to fit me not sitting on peises of wood.
Should I look a Rearo or similar.
Do the ambo transporters have a basic dash and the maxi have all the bells and whistles?

[shogun2]

Well you did ask for comments on pricing ...

The seats in our Multivan are leather, armchair style, and I have done 1000 km's in a day quite comfortably.
If you are doing long drives I think the diesel is a must. The petrol versions are quite inefficient, but on longer trips in my diesel I would regularly get 8.8 l/100Kms. I think you would be lucky to see 12+l/100Kms for the petrol versions. The 128Kw TDI also has plenty of grunt, even at highway cruising speeds.