These inspection videos are great and very useful. Hope to see some more!

@FloridaVanMan

3 жыл бұрын

Many more coming and I hope to expand the Rolling Rescue series where we fix vans, not just talk trash about them. LOL

Yooo I almost went to buy this van last time in FL but the owner was in cuba. Good to see that it would've been a waste of time. Seemed like a great deal from the sale posting. Wild. Great inspection video!

Rust at the top of the windshield can be very serious. It throw off the whole layer of paint with the windshield adhesive(and the windshield of course) on my sprinter and it was leaking. So I had to cut out the windshield, get rid of the rust, spray it, and put back in the windshield. I hope it will last long, because I don't want that pain again.

Dude it’s not in a good shape it’s in an amazing shape

cool video, it would be great if you provided a rebuttal on the price, maybe not 11k , but what would of been fair market value? AND yes read a comment about these selling for 20k in CA. its true not just CA , all up and down the west coast.

I know this is off topic but I was wondering if you've seen a factory installed auxiliary heater in a t1n. If so have you seen one work or troubleshot one as to why it doesn't work? Love your videos. A huge help!

@FloridaVanMan

3 жыл бұрын

Behind the driver's side headlight? Yes we have seen them but we've never seen them work. From what I understand that runs when the key is on and the bacon button is pressed. It also has its own module in the scanner, "ZUH - Auxiliary Heater", so it could have some codes preventing it from working. It's a diesel powered coolant heater. I've only seen one Florida van with it and it was the black one with oil in the coolant that wouldn't start. Obviously, we didn't even try to get the heater to work since the engine didn't start. -Mike

@ivyandbeatrix7092

3 жыл бұрын

@@FloridaVanMan I’m crossing my fingers you eventually get your hands on one lol until then I shall keep tuning in ;)

@FloridaVanMan

3 жыл бұрын

You're in luck! I just so happened to acquire a unicorn last night that has this Espar. It doesn't come on currently but I think I can fix it :) -Mike

@ivyandbeatrix7092

3 жыл бұрын

@@FloridaVanMan this made my day! I honestly can't wait to see the video lol the odds of getting your hands on one you can tinker with and fix, is serendipitous

From where i live Norway, this car could go for about 5500-6000 usd.. They kept the value for a long time, as long as the rust is at minimal..

@xxbambamxx7261

3 жыл бұрын

And it has to have the right transmission, not the sprinter shift🤮

man i wish i could move to florida with my t1n. Are there places you can park out there to stay?

@mithonarith

3 жыл бұрын

Any van life communities out there?

@FloridaVanMan

3 жыл бұрын

None that I know of. We don't have BLM campsites or a ton of accessible wilderness. Some free wilderness, if you know where to look and keep moving every two weeks.

Probably worth it

Where in florida are you ? Can you do an inspection in Miami area?

@FloridaVanMan

3 жыл бұрын

Yes we can. We are between Daytona and Orlando, so Miami is a bit of a haul. A pre-purchase inspection is $150 plus travel. Travel to Miami is $400 but still well worth it, especially knowing what we know about Miami car sales in general. It's a sketchy place for buying used cars and vans and we can help navigate around the pitfalls.

so cancer...is it different from orange or rust...are u using the terms interchangeably? Great review I learned alot. Thanks

@FloridaVanMan

3 жыл бұрын

To me... Orange is just surface discoloration and the very start of rust, easily stopped before it gets bad. Cancer is always more serious, but not necessarily fatal. Bad rust can be managed, treated, and slowed like cancer. But even if you get it *gone* you always need to watch nervously for its return.

Wait you bring vehicles to 48 states? Really, I have one in Florida and I live in Michigan. Trying to figure out how to get it here....!!!!

@FloridaVanMan

3 жыл бұрын

Email me, Bill@FloridaVanMan.com I just got home from 5 day trip with NO Destination. I just couldn't sit here any longer fussing with folks on FB. I had a job prior to March 15th that kept me traveling. Sprinters were just my favorite tool. Now they are my life and future. We are viewer supported so please click those links any time you want anything from Amazon, watch the ads, and if we help you save some money please make a donation to the email above, PayPal, Venmo or BuyMeACoffee link in the video descriptions. Thank you for the inspiring comments, and let's talk about delivering your van!

rust is eating away at my van here in ohio. ive seen far worse though. still the nicest work vehicle ive had. rusty but trusty.

how much do you charge to inspect a van?

@FloridaVanMan

3 жыл бұрын

$150 plus travel. Send me a note via the BuyMeACoffee link in any of our videos. A small donation to the channel opens up a dialog.

IF you could find one in that condition in Scotland it wouldn't make much more than 2 - 3500 pounds, $2500 - $4000..... T1N's were discontinued in Europe in 2005, I think? You do occasionally see them in Spain, Greece etc with decent bodies however. living as far North as I do most are like mine, rusted out buckets.

@rona9533

3 жыл бұрын

I know right?!! I got my 2003 for 4,000 euros (about 4600 US dollars) and was 99% rust free here in the Netherlands. The previous owner had put a second coat of paint on it right out of the factory and had the bottom completely sprayed. We only found two spots- one the size of a quarter and one the size of cookie. We have tons of diesels on sale right now because the Dutch government decided to give an extra "fine particle tax" on all diesels, so every year I pay an extra 150 euros for my T1N on top of the already 65 euros per month camper vehicle tax. The cost of a T1N wont kill you here... the taxes will!!

@gregboyd4321

3 жыл бұрын

@@rona9533 what would be the cost of shipping to say canada so o could drive it home. Roughly

@FloridaVanMan

3 жыл бұрын

$1/mile will get it driven to you. It needs tires before a very far drive.

@rona9533

3 жыл бұрын

@@gregboyd4321 I'm not selling my t1n. She is my pride and joy.

@gregboyd4321

3 жыл бұрын

@@rona9533 darn!! LOL carpe diem!

How much would be a 2006 dodge 3500 splinter with just 42;000 miles?

@FloridaVanMan

Жыл бұрын

Anywhere between $3,000 & $30,000 depending on condition and other things.

@cubanisimo29

Жыл бұрын

@@FloridaVanMan thanls

@cubanisimo29

Жыл бұрын

@@FloridaVanMan mine has minor rust...what's the best way to treat rust ..do you know?

I see that you don't raise the manifold to take a peak for any potential problems.

@FloridaVanMan

3 жыл бұрын

I'm not clear what you mean, raise the manifold. Not all of our tests got past the video editing. The cap dance was not remarkable and we did not remove the engine cover or wheels for inspecting injectors & brakes because people get nervous when we take their vans apart. And we already decided this van was not going home with us.

@gregboyd4321

3 жыл бұрын

@@FloridaVanMan my bad the manifold cover to see if any black death is occurring

Way to much money. I just paid $3500 for a rusty free 2005 but it does have 335,000 miles.

How do I get my van appraised

@FloridaVanMan

3 жыл бұрын

We offer inspection, generally pre-sale inspections with an opinion of the van's value. Where is the van?

@MaddisonGreen

3 жыл бұрын

Sorry for replying so late. Van is in Jacksonville, Florida. Is there a way to video it for you?

@FloridaVanMan

3 жыл бұрын

@@MaddisonGreen Send me an email to Bill@FLoridaVanMan.com Your video could give me enough to make a guess at a for-sale price, but I wouldn't call that an appraisal.

That’s a bullet proof engine but the rust will eat the truck anyways. This will sell for $5000 not more than $6000 on a good day

Not a very sporty shorty

I'll bid $8500 bob

@FloridaVanMan

3 жыл бұрын

I think the seller would take that offer. Email me if you want to discuss further. I can bring it to you in the 48 states. Bill@FloridaVanMan.com

@erickrick3901

3 жыл бұрын

@@FloridaVanMan I appreciate it, I have a 2004 3500 that I'm working on, but I think that is a good deal!

@artanndoni7048

3 жыл бұрын

Still high $6000 is what it’s worthed

@erickrick3901

3 жыл бұрын

@@artanndoni7048 Maybe they are just overpriced in my market. I see 300k miles rusty 140s for $6-7k. Extra rare to see them for below $5k. I got mine for $3.5k though with 198k miles and some fixin up to do.

I don't think it's worth this amount of money. My van had 79,000 miles and was only $,7,000. For 135,000 miles I would think it would be in better condition. That intercooler hose with that gunk on it would concern me. Plus it has an enormous amount of rust on it. I'm with you Bill, $11,000.....I DON'T THINK SO!!! People are trying to get a lot of money on these vans because they know they make a great home and has awesome gas mileage.

Bring it to California and it’ll sell for $20k.

@FloridaVanMan

3 жыл бұрын

If you can get $25k for Sunny & Share I'll drive it out west this week! Add your commission above that, 25 is my delivered bottom dollar. $20k if picked up here.

@Simonofcalifornia

3 жыл бұрын

@@FloridaVanMan better yet, put in an ad in California CL and have the hipsters fly to FL to drive back in a van. Texture coated the van for extra $$$.

@grantdubridge7995

3 жыл бұрын

I'll bring mine next week.

@Simonofcalifornia

3 жыл бұрын

@@grantdubridge7995 put an ad and it’ll be sold by the time you get here (ps fill up for $1 less per gallon outside Cali!)