Yes I have gone and done it!
I have been using a Ford Transit self-build for the last few years which has provided many happy holidays for my family. However after trips to the Overland Show and seeing lots of cool rigs I hankered after something bigger and more robust. I realised I couldn't afford a full on overland truck so came to the conclusion that a Mercedes Vario would do everything I wanted and be a lot stronger than your average white box motorhome (not my thing!).
I figured that as my son grew taller we could look round for one in a few years time. I kept an eye on the classifieds, as you do, just to see what turned up but with little intention of buying anything. Then all of a sudden one Saturday night home-alone with a few beers this appeared. I realised an opportunity like this may never happen again and by Sunday lunch-time it was mine! Let me introduce you to the ex Hampshire Fire dept Vario. Mint condition (probably been kept indoors) with full service history.
I have been using a Ford Transit self-build for the last few years which has provided many happy holidays for my family. However after trips to the Overland Show and seeing lots of cool rigs I hankered after something bigger and more robust. I realised I couldn't afford a full on overland truck so came to the conclusion that a Mercedes Vario would do everything I wanted and be a lot stronger than your average white box motorhome (not my thing!).
I figured that as my son grew taller we could look round for one in a few years time. I kept an eye on the classifieds, as you do, just to see what turned up but with little intention of buying anything. Then all of a sudden one Saturday night home-alone with a few beers this appeared. I realised an opportunity like this may never happen again and by Sunday lunch-time it was mine! Let me introduce you to the ex Hampshire Fire dept Vario. Mint condition (probably been kept indoors) with full service history.