I am new to the Grey Nomadic scene and was totally confused about how to find a decent van within my budget which was up to $15K. Living in Central West NSW there is a dearth of suitable vans and the dealers want $1000's over market value. All the well priced stock is on the coast, in Victoria or Qld all too far to travel for an inspection.
After driving myself nuts looking at what was withing my price range I had a good think about what I actually wanted. Firstly a pop top, secondly it had to be single axle and legal for my 2005 Kluger to tow (1500kg) and thirdly I wanted the manufacturer to still be in business. Well that certainly narrowed the choice.
I found a dealer on the coast on eBay who had a 2002 Millard 17' pop top for $11K. I rang him and asked what was wrong with it. He told me that he had sold 48 new vans in June and he was drowning in trade-ins and that this van was at his cost. The van was immaculate; I got an absolute bargain. The van was serviced, registered and he threw in a set of load levelers.
See you on the road.
kandagal said
04:39 PM Sep 22, 2014
Sounds like a good buy. Travel safely
Travel Bug said
04:44 PM Sep 22, 2014
Hi Pioneer100 and welcome to GN's.
Congratulations on your new van. It sounds good.
Safe and happy travels.
Dougwe said
05:57 PM Sep 22, 2014
Welcome to the gang Pioneer 100, enjoy here and out in the playground.
Sounds like a good deal for sure. If it wasn't a caravan I would suggest you take it straight to the pool room. Maybe put a photo of it in the pool room instead.
aussie_paul said
06:21 PM Sep 22, 2014
Pioneer100 wrote:
I am new to the Grey Nomadic scene and was totally confused about how to find a decent van within my budget which was up to $15K. Living in Central West NSW there is a dearth of suitable vans and the dealers want $1000's over market value. All the well priced stock is on the coast, in Victoria or Qld all too far to travel for an inspection.
After driving myself nuts looking at what was withing my price range I had a good think about what I actually wanted. Firstly a pop top, secondly it had to be single axle and legal for my 2005 Kluger to tow (1500kg) and thirdly I wanted the manufacturer to still be in business. Well that certainly narrowed the choice.
I found a dealer on the coast on eBay who had a 2002 Millard 17' pop top for $11K. I rang him and asked what was wrong with it. He told me that he had sold 48 new vans in June and he was drowning in trade-ins and that this van was at his cost. The van was immaculate; I got an absolute bargain. The van was serviced, registered and he threw in a set of load levelers.
See you on the road.
Great David, you did well. Enjoy.
Aussie Paul.
GaryKelly said
08:05 AM Sep 23, 2014
Sounds like a bit of wise shopping, Pioneer. Congrats on taking your time.
Nelly said
08:11 AM Sep 23, 2014
Congratulations Pioneer and welcome to a wonderful site. Keep well and happy camping.
Wombat 280 said
09:11 AM Sep 23, 2014
Millard, a great buy I have one and it's a ripper, tows great and behind a Pathfinder. I don't use LLD.
Congrats and enjoy your rig
aussietraveller said
06:03 PM Sep 25, 2014
Welcome to our Forum Pioneer great to see you got a good buy that meets your requirements hope you enjoy your new van and this fantastic beautiful country
I am new to the Grey Nomadic scene and was totally confused about how to find a decent van within my budget which was up to $15K. Living in Central West NSW there is a dearth of suitable vans and the dealers want $1000's over market value. All the well priced stock is on the coast, in Victoria or Qld all too far to travel for an inspection.
After driving myself nuts looking at what was withing my price range I had a good think about what I actually wanted. Firstly a pop top, secondly it had to be single axle and legal for my 2005 Kluger to tow (1500kg) and thirdly I wanted the manufacturer to still be in business. Well that certainly narrowed the choice.
I found a dealer on the coast on eBay who had a 2002 Millard 17' pop top for $11K. I rang him and asked what was wrong with it. He told me that he had sold 48 new vans in June and he was drowning in trade-ins and that this van was at his cost. The van was immaculate; I got an absolute bargain. The van was serviced, registered and he threw in a set of load levelers.
See you on the road.
Hi Pioneer100 and welcome to GN's.
Congratulations on your new van. It sounds good.
Safe and happy travels.
Sounds like a good deal for sure. If it wasn't a caravan I would suggest you take it straight to the pool room. Maybe put a photo of it in the pool room instead.
Great David, you did well. Enjoy.
Aussie Paul.
Congrats and enjoy your rig