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Personowens3116
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Hi all

We are in the process of buying our first ever van, exciting but stressful!

Can i ask you all? Is there any reason why lunar vans seem cheaper than swift, sterling etc?

We have about £5500 to spend for a 4 berth and are struggling. Is it better to buy a newer lunar than a older swift, compass, sterling etc?


Minefield!!!!!

Thanks x


moorlander999
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Where are you based ?


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Nr doncaster


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Have you visited local dealers to see the differences between the various models ?

There are issues with certain models / brands and there are people who experienced horror stories with them yet there are others who have had no problems at all.

Some people prefer certain brands, a bit like cars and tv's

My advice would be to go along to a few dealers, see what's on offer, make sure you get a full warranty for at least 12, months ( we did from our dealer in Bradford ) with a no quibbles repairs policy then if anything goes bad you can take it back.

Also keep a look out for dealers sales. We got our present van in a sale last year. It was cheaper than the same vans currently on sale at the same dealership.


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Thanks for the advice. It is a nightmare! Problem is within out budget im struggling to find anything from a dealers unless its.a 2000/2001 i am prob expecting too much, but wanted something little newer more 2005?

I don't mind travelling for the right van- i just keep thinking about my first holiday to keep me going lol :)


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I went out for a brand new van but couldn't justify spending £20,000 on something we would only use perhaps half a dozen times a year. Then saw a 2008 bailey for £9000 but was then shown a 2003 bailey , same model but without alloy wheels and a microwave ....that had been sold by the dealer new to a couple who used it 2 weeks a year, it had been kept in indoor storage throughout the years when not in use...so we purchased that one...a bargain at less than half the price of the 2008 model. It came with a 12 month no quibble warranty...so the minor niggles we had first time out last year have all been sorted free of charge. So if you keep,looking you will find the right van

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Persongeoff+emmy
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Have you looked on here?


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No i haven't. I will have a look.   Moorlander which dealer was it?


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Dickinsons


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There are a few 2005 vans on here around your price. Some with awnings and extras too.


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PersonManty
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Just a bit of advice...before you buy get a complete damp check done by someone other than the dealer or seller. All the best in your search.


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The 2005 musketeer looks ok and with most of the kit as well £5250 and in Yorkshire too
But get it checked and ask about service History..


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Quote: Originally posted by geoff+emmy on 30/4/2014
The 2005 musketeer looks ok and with most of the kit as well £5250 and in Yorkshire too
But get it checked and ask about service History..


I can't find it?


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Quote: Originally posted by owens3116 on 30/4/2014
Quote: Originally posted by geoff+emmy on 30/4/2014The 2005 musketeer looks ok and with most of the kit as well £5250 and in Yorkshire too
But get it checked and ask about service History..


I can't find it?


Free ads on top of page here infoboxes at top of free ad's page swift 4 berth to £6000 and 4 should appear its one of those somewhere near York according to dailing code let us know when you find it..


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I'm in Mansfield which isn't too far from Doncaster and a couple of our local dealers have these in (2004-2006 models under £6000 and you may be able to haggle then down a bit)

bailey pageant

Bailey ranger 2006

coachman kimberley

Bailey discovery 2006

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Quote: Originally posted by amandaindie on 30/4/2014


I'm in Mansfield which isn't too far from Doncaster and a couple of our local dealers have these in (2004-2006 models under £6000 and you may be able to haggle then down a bit)

bailey pageant

Bailey ranger 2006


coachman kimberley

Bailey discovery 2006



Thank you so much for taking the time to post those links. There is a few there i like. Really like the coachman and bailey
But my max tow weight is 1400 and some of these are 1420 will that make a differnece?



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