Transporter 2008. 170000 kms. Should i buy?

**Bluecityladyy** · 19-08-2016, 09:44 PM

Hi all
I'd love to buy a transporter but need your input. Have found a 2008 SWB turbo duesel 170000kms transporter for $18500.
But i have no idea if it's reasonable.. and if there are any big expenses around that distance?
I want to use it for a big roadtrip around Australia.
Can you all help me decide??

**Transporter** · 20-08-2016, 09:05 AM

Is it 4Motion?
What engine?

**Bluecityladyy** · 20-08-2016, 10:18 AM

it's 2 wheel drive and turbo diesel.. Just waiting for him to get back with more info about engine, he's overseas atm.

**LogicprObe** · 20-08-2016, 10:30 AM

Auto or manual as well.

**Toa84** · 20-08-2016, 06:44 PM

Seems a little expensive for the year and 2WD. Just keep in mind the same 180k service will cost you + $2000.

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**Hillbilly** · 20-08-2016, 07:30 PM

Just be careful its not a scam

Lots of those ads where the owner is 'Overseas", On an oil rig or in the army will then require a deposit which along with the vehicle you will never see again. Dont hand over ANY money till you have seen the vehicle and its genuine ownership papers and do a REVS search before parting with the cash

**Bluecityladyy** · 20-08-2016, 08:09 PM

Hi all... It's a 1.9 4 cylinder Manual
I really appreciate your help..

**Hillbilly** · 20-08-2016, 08:55 PM

Originally Posted by Bluecityladyy

Hi all... It's a 1.9 4 cylinder Manual
I really appreciate your help..

Just be careful

**LogicprObe** · 20-08-2016, 10:53 PM

Originally Posted by Hillbilly

Just be careful its not a scam

Lots of those ads where the owner is 'Overseas", On an oil rig or in the army will then require a deposit which along with the vehicle you will never see again. Dont hand over ANY money till you have seen the vehicle and its genuine ownership papers and do a REVS search before parting with the cash

Yeah.......I haven't seen those around for a while.
Could be a revival!

edit - they only value my 2012 van @ between 12 and 17k, so it sounds a bit pricey.
Mine has done a 100k more though..........still......

**Hillbilly** · 20-08-2016, 11:04 PM

Originally Posted by LogicprObe

Yeah.......I haven't seen those around for a while.
Could be a revival!

edit - they only value my 2012 van @ between 12 and 17k, so it sounds a bit pricey.
Mine has done a 100k more though..........still......

Yes they are still going Have seen instances on other vehicle forums recently Including caravans