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Conference terri::cars_uk

Title:	Cars in the UK
Notice:	Please read new conference charter 1.70
Moderator:	COMICS::SHELLEYELD

Created:	Sun Mar 06 1994
Last Modified:	Fri Jun 06 1997
Last Successful Update:	Fri Jun 06 1997
Number of topics:	2584
Total number of notes:	63384

2280.0. "motorhome prices?" by FLYWAY::WALKERN (Skiing Skippy...) Wed Jul 13 1994 15:01

Hi,

I am trying to compare the prices of motorhomes in the UK with those Down-under. I
have quite a bit of info on the latter, but absolutely no idea of the price range 
for used motorhomes in the UK.

I have few requirements except - preferably diesel, and permanent beds for 2 adults
and 2 children.

Does anyone know any prices off the top of the head - also, perhaps a new price 
would also give me an idea!

Any info would be appreciated,

regards,

Nick

PS. Does anyone know what the shipping costs are likely to be from UK to OZ?

T.R	Title	User	Personal Name	Date	Lines
2280.1		FUTURS::LONGWY::LEWIS	Imagine being without a Newt	`Wed Jul 13 1994 18:04`	5
2280.2	Everything is relative...	FLYWAY::WALKERN	Skiing Skippy...	`Thu Jul 14 1994 17:36`	19
	Hi, Thanks for the quick response! My aim is to sell the beast after my holiday down-under, and I should have access to enough capital for something in the range 15k-20k (if it were really necessary). The upper limit would start to approach what I have to pay in Australia - but I guess it depends on quality. btw. A VW campervan would definitely be too small - I am planning a 5-6 month holiday with the whole family, so we will need a little space, and a few of the "mod cons"!! Also, what is a 'kinuge one ? Thanx, Nick
2280.3		PLAYER::BROWNL	A-mazed on the info Highway!	`Thu Jul 14 1994 17:49`	7
2280.4	Costs at the other end?	VARDAF::CHURCH	Dave Church@VBE (DTN 828-6125)	`Fri Jul 15 1994 12:20`	8
	RE: .2 Nick, Have you checked that you won't get clobbered by tax etc. because technically you will be importing the vehicle into the country. Dave
2280.5	Still checking...	FLYWAY::WALKERN	Skiing Skippy...	`Wed Jul 20 1994 14:23`	9
	Hi Dave, That is one of the things that I am still checking on - usually there is a time factor built in. I beleive that if I have owned the thing for at least 6 months I'm OK. But, I'm still checking... Nick
2280.6	Motorhome prices - UK.	RDGE44::WINTERR		`Mon Aug 01 1994 12:05`	26
	Sorry this is late - only come into the notesfile recently after a pause. All prices are pounds. Brand new "Coachbuilt" motorhomes in the UK start at 20,000 +, with one exception - an Italian made , lefthand drive one 16000 ish. The "huge ones" (called A class over here) brand new are 30,000 up. Diesels are very popular, and this is reflected in their prices secondhand. 15000 will get you a 2 - 4 year old diesel motorvan depending on what specification you are after. This would be a vehicle about 17ft long, 6 and a bit ft wide, and about 9ft tall (sorry for the old units - that's what they use in the magazine I buy). Diesels are not that common on the used market at the moment, however, apparently most new motorhomes I being bought with diesel engines, so the prices whould come down when they hit the secondhand market. If you have any particular models in mind let me know and I can look the price up. Roger
2280.7	;^)	CMOTEC::POWELL	Nostalgia isn't what it used to be, is it?	`Mon Aug 01 1994 16:39`	13
	Re.6 >>> This would be a vehicle about 17ft long, 6 and a bit ft wide, and about >>> 9ft tall (sorry for the old units - that's what they use in the ^^^^^ >>> magazine I buy). Don't be sorry! Be proud to be British! I always ask customers ringing in for product dimensions, do you want them in English or Metric? They usually laugh and ask for English please! Malcolm.
2280.8	Thanks.	FLYWAY::WALKERN	Skiing Skippy...	`Tue Sep 27 1994 14:47`	8
	Thanks for the info. It looks as if the prices are the same if not a bit cheaper in Australia, so I guess I'll save myself the trouble. Regards, Nick