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    #2
    martyc5674
    Registered Users Posts: 2,520 ✭✭✭martyc5674


    Lovely looking van...looks v clean etc from pics...little bit pricy tho IMHO...but looks like a lovely example so could be worth the haggle.


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    stapeler
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    I think the price would be quiet reasonable if it's in good condition. Certainly haggle a bit. My first MH was a 96 Hymer which was bulletproof. Excellent build quality and reliability.


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    Mick0
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    I spoke to the owner and everything seems in order except that the odometer ain't working which is pretty serious in terms of genuine mileage..
    Anyone know how much a new one or repair would cost? I don't think it's just a cable.

    How good are these engines?


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    paddyp
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    If its not turbo diesel I would avoid unless you like travelling at 50 and don't ever plan to drive up a hill.

    The 2.5 td is a great engine when looked after i have one with over 400k kilometers.

    Instruments in these are a regular failure I looked at 4 minibuses last year all had new clocks. I assume hymer have used the sandard ducato clocks you should be able to get a set around 50-70 euro and fitting them is a doddle.


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    Mick0
    Registered Users Posts: 62 ✭✭Mick0


    paddyp wrote: »
    If its not turbo diesel I would avoid unless you like travelling at 50 and don't ever plan to drive up a hill.

    The 2.5 td is a great engine when looked after i have one with over 400k kilometers.

    Instruments in these are a regular failure I looked at 4 minibuses last year all had new clocks. I assume hymer have used the sandard ducato clocks you should be able to get a set around 50-70 euro and fitting them is a doddle.

    I'm pretty sure it's a td otherwise I wouldn't go near it. Used to motorbikes and fast cars so it'd be painful to drive something so slow. I know this isn't gonna be a rocket but so long as it can keep up..

    Good to hear engines are good for miles.


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    Aidan_M_M
    Registered Users Posts: 2,213 ✭✭✭Aidan_M_M


    paddyp wrote: »
    If its not turbo diesel I would avoid unless you like travelling at 50 and don't ever plan to drive up a hill.

    The 2.5 td is a great engine when looked after i have one with over 400k kilometers.

    Instruments in these are a regular failure I looked at 4 minibuses last year all had new clocks. I assume hymer have used the sandard ducato clocks you should be able to get a set around 50-70 euro and fitting them is a doddle.


    Agree 100% , apart from I've never had a clock to go faulty.
    Checkthe cross member , and all the brake pipes for rot , also the earth strap on the chassis leg under the battery . Make sure the wipers are working freely too .

    Those era Hymers suffer with low water pressure compared to newer vans , so just check . A lot of them have had newer , bigger pumps fitted .

    It's really a layout suitable for 2 people , is that enough for you?


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