The Brick-yard : Buying a t4 what to look for http://www.brick-yard.co.uk/forum/ Wed, 19 Jun 2013 11:59:00 +0000 Sun, 01 Jul 2012 23:47:56 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 10.15 360 www.brick-yard.co.uk/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=73443 <![CDATA[The Brick-yard]]> http://www.brick-yard.co.uk/forum/forum_images/banner_nu_shorter.jpg http://www.brick-yard.co.uk/forum/ <![CDATA[Buying a t4 what to look for : Thanks guys, I now own my neighbors...]]> http://www.brick-yard.co.uk/forum/buying-a-t4-what-to-look-for_topic73443_post594898.html#594898 Author: Camping Bazz
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Posted: 01 Jul 12 at 23:47

Thanks guys, I now own my neighbors van (It would have been rude not to at that price) it has the rust in the common places but that will be sorted shortly.
Its had side windows,major service and a smack with the lowering stick (thanks to dp67bug Beer) I'm very happy TBH its not as slow as i thought Smile but the 5th gear mod is in the pipeline and the camping interior to follow over the next few months....

but I have to sell my T3 now tho Cry

]]> Sun, 01 Jul 2012 23:47:56 +0000 http://www.brick-yard.co.uk/forum/buying-a-t4-what-to-look-for_topic73443_post594898.html#594898 <![CDATA[Buying a t4 what to look for : Agree with above. I&#039;ve a102...]]> http://www.brick-yard.co.uk/forum/buying-a-t4-what-to-look-for_topic73443_post594830.html#594830 Author: little.legs
Subject: 73443
Posted: 01 Jul 12 at 14:21

Agree with above. I've a102 2.5tdi. Drives ace and been very reliable so far...) bit of rust coming through at bottom of A pillar and near the step into the sliding door...]]> Sun, 01 Jul 2012 14:21:04 +0000 http://www.brick-yard.co.uk/forum/buying-a-t4-what-to-look-for_topic73443_post594830.html#594830 <![CDATA[Buying a t4 what to look for : As said Service history is King,...]]> http://www.brick-yard.co.uk/forum/buying-a-t4-what-to-look-for_topic73443_post593490.html#593490 Author: Desp Dan
Subject: 73443
Posted: 23 Jun 12 at 07:50

As said Service history is King, I have a 102 ( Now 130 BHP) & put 80000 miles on it over 5 years with no real issues.
If they are looked after they go forever, A Friend works for a major dealership in Amsterdam & regularly sees 102's with 500/600,000 kilometres on em.
Buy the best you can afford

Edited by Desp Dan - 23 Jun 12 at 07:51]]> Sat, 23 Jun 2012 07:50:07 +0000 http://www.brick-yard.co.uk/forum/buying-a-t4-what-to-look-for_topic73443_post593490.html#593490 <![CDATA[Buying a t4 what to look for : how many 102s have you owned?...]]> http://www.brick-yard.co.uk/forum/buying-a-t4-what-to-look-for_topic73443_post593420.html#593420 Author: Dantro
Subject: 73443
Posted: 22 Jun 12 at 21:15

how many 102s have you owned?]]> Fri, 22 Jun 2012 21:15:09 +0000 http://www.brick-yard.co.uk/forum/buying-a-t4-what-to-look-for_topic73443_post593420.html#593420 <![CDATA[Buying a t4 what to look for : Personally I have a 102 hp 2.5tdi...]]> http://www.brick-yard.co.uk/forum/buying-a-t4-what-to-look-for_topic73443_post583465.html#583465 Author: Christophski
Subject: 73443
Posted: 30 Apr 12 at 14:13

Personally I have a 102 hp 2.5tdi and it is nothing but problems. They get a lot of electrical issues so i would stick to the 1.9td as it will last forever if well cared for and be easier to fix than most others.]]> Mon, 30 Apr 2012 14:13:38 +0000 http://www.brick-yard.co.uk/forum/buying-a-t4-what-to-look-for_topic73443_post583465.html#583465 <![CDATA[Buying a t4 what to look for : What he said ^^^^^^^ ]]> http://www.brick-yard.co.uk/forum/buying-a-t4-what-to-look-for_topic73443_post583321.html#583321 Author: sm4rt
Subject: 73443
Posted: 29 Apr 12 at 17:32

What he said ^^^^^^^ ]]> Sun, 29 Apr 2012 17:32:31 +0000 http://www.brick-yard.co.uk/forum/buying-a-t4-what-to-look-for_topic73443_post583321.html#583321 <![CDATA[Buying a t4 what to look for : Buy it,advertise it on eBay with...]]> http://www.brick-yard.co.uk/forum/buying-a-t4-what-to-look-for_topic73443_post583246.html#583246 Author: Steve B
Subject: 73443
Posted: 29 Apr 12 at 11:12

Buy it,advertise it on eBay with "surf bus" in the title,sell it for a decent profit,buy a 2.5TDi that's not got surf bus in the title....job jobbed.]]> Sun, 29 Apr 2012 11:12:20 +0000 http://www.brick-yard.co.uk/forum/buying-a-t4-what-to-look-for_topic73443_post583246.html#583246 <![CDATA[Buying a t4 what to look for : Thanks Jason, I would love a t2.5...]]> http://www.brick-yard.co.uk/forum/buying-a-t4-what-to-look-for_topic73443_post583238.html#583238 Author: Camping Bazz
Subject: 73443
Posted: 29 Apr 12 at 10:47

Thanks Jason, I would love a t2.5 TDI but this van is for sale at a realistic price so I needed to know where they rot before I part with my money Thumbs Up]]> Sun, 29 Apr 2012 10:47:45 +0000 http://www.brick-yard.co.uk/forum/buying-a-t4-what-to-look-for_topic73443_post583238.html#583238 <![CDATA[Buying a t4 what to look for : personally i wouldnt buy a...]]> http://www.brick-yard.co.uk/forum/buying-a-t4-what-to-look-for_topic73443_post583218.html#583218 Author: jason k
Subject: 73443
Posted: 29 Apr 12 at 10:03

personally i wouldnt buy a 1900td, dog slow in comparison to a 2.5tdi
service history is king
arches sills and filler caps and edges of screen are notorious rot spots
]]> Sun, 29 Apr 2012 10:03:24 +0000 http://www.brick-yard.co.uk/forum/buying-a-t4-what-to-look-for_topic73443_post583218.html#583218 <![CDATA[Buying a t4 what to look for : Im looking at buying my neighbors...]]> http://www.brick-yard.co.uk/forum/buying-a-t4-what-to-look-for_topic73443_post583183.html#583183 Author: Camping Bazz
Subject: 73443
Posted: 29 Apr 12 at 01:06

Im looking at buying my neighbors T4 so i need to know what breaks/where do they rust and what needs checking before i part with my hard earned cash.
The van is a w plate panel van with a 1.9TD motor, any pointers would be appreciated and rewarded with a virtual beer in the forum pub Big smile  ]]> Sun, 29 Apr 2012 01:06:11 +0000 http://www.brick-yard.co.uk/forum/buying-a-t4-what-to-look-for_topic73443_post583183.html#583183